Subsea Power Enabling New Autonomous Technology Applications New Technologies Provide New Options for Subsea Energy The 2019 Autonomous Underwater Technology conference was a “sell-out” attendance in Perth with a keynote address provided by Commodore Chris Smith and Commander Paul Hornsby reviewing the Royal Australian Navy’s transition toward Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) for naval operations – […]
Saab Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System (MuMNS) Deployed from USV A powerful, reliable and adaptable vehicle that can be used in a variety of different roles Initiated in 2012 under a cooperation agreement between France and the United Kingdom, the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) programme develops a prototype autonomous system for the detection and neutralisation […]
U.S. Navy orders more REMUS marine robotic systems The U.S. Navy has awarded Hydroid, Inc a contract extension of US$52.3 million for the MK 18 (REMUS) family of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems. This modification is to provide additional fleet fielded assets, to provide expanded capacity. This modification will allow procurement of additional MK 18 […]
Defence Reserves Support Visit BlueZone Group was pleased to participate in a Defence Reserves Support Visit to RAAF Williamtown. BlueZone technicians, Paul Montgomery and Hamish McInnes, gained useful insight into both the workings of RAAF Williamtown and Defence Reserves Support. The tour included a Defence Reserves Support presentation, address by Group Captain Peter Cluff, 2 […]
Pacific 2019 and Teledyne Marine Technology Workshop October was a busy month for the BlueZoneteam meeting with our major customer, the Royal Australian Navy, at Pacific2019 in Sydney and learning about new products from our major supplier at theTeledyne Marine Technology Workshop (TMTW) in San Diego. At Pacific 2019 the BlueZone exhibit focussed on Maritime […]
12-tonne Winch Cable Termination Validated by X-Ray The BlueZone Perth facility has completed termination of a cable fitted to a 12-tonne winch for an Offshore Oil & Gas application. After completion of the large termination job, there was evidence of air seepage into the inner mould causing large air bubbles. A new technique was applied […]
Blue Zone Group Partners with MARTAC for MANTAS Unmanned Surface Vehicle BlueZone Group and MARTAC partner to expand sales and marketing of the MANTAS USV system to Military, Commercial and Scientific markets worldwide BlueZone Group is proud to announce a partnership with Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc (MARTAC), an innovator in unmanned maritime systems. Maritime Tactical […]
Remote MCM – Search, Detection and Classification Remote MCM – Search, Detection and Classification Many countries are moving to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) to perform MCM search operations (keep the man out of the minefield). AUVs provide a significant benefit when covert operations are required. If this is not the case, a major disadvantage of […]
Teledyne and Trimble Partnership Teledyne and Trimble Partnership Teledyne and Trimble have announced a Partnership with the objective to increase capabilities and drive cost down by aligning Teledyne Vehicles, Instruments and Software to offer complete Infrastructure solutions. During the marine construction lifecycle the Teledyne and Trimble partnership can offer products to enable: Environmental monitoring: ADCPs […]
Unmanned Maritime Systems Fleet Grows in Australia Next Generation REMUS 100 AUV joins Double Eagle ROV The fleet of Unmanned Maritime Systems operated by the Royal Australian Navy has grown with the arrival of New Generation Hydroid REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles following sea trials at Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts. The REMUS 100 capability will […]
