Marking the transition to a New Era in Australia’s Maritime Security The HMAS Gascoyne (II) has made her final entry into Sydney Harbour in preparation for the decommissioning on Thursday 5th November 2024. The ceremony will be held at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney to celebrate over two decades of dedicated service to the Royal Australian […]
Uncrewed Surface Vessels Showcase a New Era in Philippine Maritime Surveillance Puerto Princesa, Philippines is situated on the front lines of the South China Sea’s contested waters, the Western Command of the Armed Forces (WESCOM) of the Philippines on Palawan Island is key in monitoring and securing the Philippines’ territorial integrity in the region. This […]
BlueZone Group’s Strategic Support for Sea Mine Disposal Operations The DAMDIC is an advanced Mine Disposal Charge (MDC) designed for deployment from Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) like the Saab Double Eagle MKII. In collaboration, BlueZone Group, Thales Australia, and Saab work to sustain the Double Eagle Mine Disposal System’s capability, ensuring it remains effective beyond […]
BlueZone Group’s JOSCAR-AU Accreditation Marks a Milestone for Commitment to the Australian Defence. BlueZone Group is proud to announce its successful registration with JOSCAR-AU (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register – Australia), the premier supplier compliance system for the Australian Defence, aerospace, and security industries. This milestone solidifies BlueZone Group’s commitment to excellence in compliance, risk […]
Important Information Regarding Proper Charging & Maintenance of UTS-9500 Topside Internal Battery Teledyne Benthos has recently seen a few situations where customers have not been properly maintaining the charge on UTS-9500 series deck boxes per the advice in the user manual. The deck box should be plugged into AC mains power periodically to recharge […]
High-Performance, Versatile USV Solutions for Littoral and Open Ocean Missions Introducing the Muskie M18 and Devil Ray Small Class USVs from MARTAC, offering high-performance capabilities for littoral and open ocean missions. The Muskie M18 excels in speed, range, and endurance for one-way operations, while the Devil Ray supports large payloads, superior stability, and subsurface sensor […]
Xeos Technologies Rebrands as Xeos by Satlink, Signalling New Era in Ocean Sensing Technology We are thrilled to share that our long-time partner, Xeos Technologies, has rebranded and will now be known as Xeos by Satlink. This change marks more than just a new name and look—it represents an important evolution in Xeos’ journey as […]
Recognised for Exceptional Support of Reservist Employees in the NSW Medium Private Category At BlueZone Group, we are proud to announce that we have received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 Employer Support Awards in the NSW Medium Private category. The award was presented by Squadron Leader Kailyn Percival RAAF and accepted by Engineering Manager […]
The Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui Exposes Gaps in Defence Readiness The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) hydrographic dive and survey vessel HMNZS Manwanui sank on Sunday 6th October after running aground on a Samoan reef, off the southern coast of Samoa. The sinking of HMNZS Manawanui occurred while the vessel was conducting a reef survey. […]
Kraken Robotics Announces More than 50 Mine-Like Targets Found with MINSAS During Annual REPMUS Exercise Kraken Robotics recently announced that their Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MINSAS) was demonstrated to five NATO navies at the Portuguese Navy annual Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) exercise. Five Kraken MINISAS modules were integrated onsite […]
