Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers Widespread Applications Stem from Diverse Measurement Capabilities. Rather than a spinning propeller, the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) – like dolphins and bats – uses sound to explore its environment. Operating underwater, the method works like hand-held radars used by police to catch speeding motorists. A sound burst is emitted by […]

Side Scan Sonar used to locate HMS Beagle anchor near Darwin An anchor belonging to Charles Darwin’s ship is believed to have been found in a remote river in the Northern Territory, strengthening a key link between the European discovery of Australia and the origins of humankind. It was found almost 179 years to the […]

REMUS Hi SAS REMUS 600 with HISAS 2040 Synthetic Aperture Sonar Hydroid Inc., has successfully completed testing of the REMUS 600 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) with the newly integrated HISAS 2040 synthetic aperture sonar. This advanced technology allows for higher resolution sonar images than conventional sonars. “Compared to traditional sonars, the HISAS 2040 sonar reduces […]

RAN Minehunters lead the pack in mine detection, identification and neutralisation BlueZone Group congratulates HMA Ships Gascoyne and Huon contributing to the Multi-National Navy Mine Warfare Exercise 2018 (MNMIWEX) in the Republic of Korea. Both Gascoyne and Huon conducted a lengthy transit of more than 4,000 nautical miles to the exercise via stops in Darwin […]

Successful Demonstrations at Autonomous Warrior 2018 BlueZone Group project management, technical and engineering staff have completed successful demonstrations at Autonomous Warrior 2018 (AW18) in Jervis Bay NSW 5 to 23 November. Held under the auspices of the Five Eyes’ The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), Autonomous Warrior 2018 was led by Defence Science and Technology (DST) […]

EOM Offshore Joins BlueZone for Distribution EOM Offshore Joins BlueZone for Distribution  BlueZone Group is pleased to welcome EOM Offshore for exclusive distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Offshore provides specialised mooring components that may be configured to support multiple industries and research.  EOM Offshore’s patented stretch hose technology is the result of […]

New Generation REMUS 100 for the Netherlands The Royal Netherlands Navy’s Mine Service had added three New Generation REMUS 100 marine robots to enable mapping of the underwater soil and viewing objects such as mines, explosives and also missing persons. The AUV can perform pre-programmed missions autonomously as they are equipped with Seebyte Neptune software. […]

GPS Denial – DVLs Offer a Robust Navigation Solution GPS denial is a real risk to defence operations globally. In November 2018 it was reported that Russian efforts to disrupt NATO wargames with electronic warfare were suspected of putting airline passengers at risk by jamming satellite navigation systems across Norway and Finland. This risk to […]

Remotely Operated Vehicles for Real-time Intervention ROVs will remain a required capability in a “balanced force” for Offshore Oil & Gas for many years to come. Any work that requires subsea intervention: e.g. opening & closing valves, welding, cutting and salvage will always require an operator with real-time control. Recent innovations have focussed on global remote control and smart tools. […]