Blue Zone Group Posts

Celebrating 25-Years of BlueZone Group

A Quarter Century of Maritime Excellence   Founded in 2000 by Darren Burrowes and Neil Hodges, BlueZone Group began with a shared vision: advancing Australia’s Mine Counter Measures capability. With naval experience and engineering expertise, they laid the foundation for a company that now enables operations across Australia’s oceans, coastal seas, and rivers using world-leading […]

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High Speed Innovation: Exploring MARTAC’s Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Offering Speed, Flexibility, and Advanced Autonomy, MARTAC USVs are Built to Perform in the Most Challenging Environments   Engineered to deliver high-speed, autonomous performance across a wide range of maritime applications, MARTAC’s Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), include the cutting-edge Devil Ray and MANTAS series. From defence and commercial tasks to environmental monitoring, these versatile vessels […]

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Waves of Insight: Monitoring Marine Dynamics with the OBS-Buoy 7-Watt

Delivering Smart, Solar-Powered Wave Monitoring for Real-Time Ocean Insights   Ocean Wave Monitoring is the process of measuring and analysing the movement and behaviour of waves across the ocean surface. It is essential for understanding marine dynamics, supporting coastal infrastructure, and ensuring maritime safety. The OBS-Buoy 7-watt from Obscape is a compact, solar-powered wave buoy […]

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DeepSea Statement Regarding SeaVent DDS Relief Valves (S10554 and S10555)

23rd September 2025   DeepSea confirms that both the PEEK and Titanium models of the Double Dual Seal (DDS) SeaVent pressure relief valve are fully validated to operate without the inner SAE-#4 sealing O-ring installed.   Every DDS and Single Dual Seal (SDS) SeaVent unit is hydrostatically tested during production to its rated depth without […]

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Navigating Futures: BlueZone Inspires Students at Hunter Defence Expo

Showcasing Marine Defence Capabilities, Empowering STEM Students Through Hands-on Engagement and Industry Collaboration   This month, BlueZone Group had the opportunity to attend The Hunter Defence Industry Expo, a 2-day event, highlighting local businesses working within the defence industry. The Expo opens doors for high school and university students to engage directly with industry professionals, […]

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From Shipwrecks to Shorelines: The Multi-Disciplinary Power of StarFish Side Scan Sonar

From shallow water environmental surveys to deepwater archaeological exploration   Blueprint Subsea’s ‘StarFish’ side scan sonar delivers high-resolution, compact underwater imaging that’s redefining shallow water survey capabilities for marine professionals worldwide. Side scan sonar is a specialised underwater imaging technology, it offers a fast, efficient, and non-invasive way to visualise and map the seafloor and […]

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From Abyss to AIS: The Rise of Xeos Recovery Beacons

Secure Ocean Asset Tracking with Xeos by Satlink   Imagine deploying your new, innovative sensor array or AUV into the ocean, only to lose contact with it entirely. No signal. No recovery. Just silence. It’s a scenario that’s becoming all too familiar in ocean operations. From scientific instruments to subsea vehicles and offshore infrastructure, the […]

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Underwater Intelligence: Exploring the Capabilities of HII’s REMUS

An Inside Look at the Evolution of HII’s Remus and BlueZone Group   The REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are designed for a wide range of applications including naval, hydrographic, and ocean science. Each model is tailored for specific operational needs, but shares a modular, open-architecture platform that allows for flexibility and customisation.   Core […]

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