Engineering Interns – East & West Coast BlueZone Group has been pleased to host engineering interns over the summer university break in our workshops on the East & West Coast. Chief Technology Officer, Darren Burrowes, said that Engineers Australia requires engineers to complete the equivalent of 12 weeks full time engineering experience before being awarded […]
CAN Bus Communication Protocol for Active Flying Lead Product Family CAN Bus Communication Protocol for Active Flying Lead Product Family Teledyne Oil & Gas has added the Controller Area Network (CAN bus) communication protocol to its Active Flying Lead product family. The subsea oil and gas industry has standardised to “fault tolerant” CAN bus communications […]
Reef Guardian Research Grants 2018 The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is inviting PhD and MPhil candidates in Australia in the biophysical and social science fields to apply for its Reef Guardian Research Grants 2018. The grants provide financial assistance ranging from $1000 to $5000 for new management-relevant research that addresses risks and threats […]
Unmanned Vehicles Underway in 2018 BlueZone Group companies have amassed significant experience in the support of Unmanned Vehicles for maritime operations for Australian applications. The first Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was introduced to the Australian market in 1976 by BlueZone company, Underwater Video Systems (UVS). The RCV-225 ROV with 400m depth capability was supplied and […]
WA Glider Fleet at Work The University of Western Australia operates a large Teledyne Webb “Slocum” Glider fleet from the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre. Fifteen gliders are operated with by the Australian National Facility for Ocean Gliders (ANFOG). ANFOG is a facility of the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and is responsible for […]
CS24 Camera System for Collins Class Submarine BlueZone Group is now completing an important project for Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) in support of the Collins Class Submarine. The CS24 Camera System is being upgraded to meet contemporary video and electronics standards and provide increased functionality for the submarine crew. Innovations in the design will include […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From all the team at the BlueZone Group, we would like to wish all of our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our crew has enjoyed supporting your work in Australia’s deep oceans, coastal seas, rivers and water infrastructure in 2017. We look […]
Benthos R-Series Acoustic Release for Reliability An Acoustic Release is a common oceanographic tool used for the deployment and recovery of valuable underwater equipment. The Release will remain secured to the anchor of a buoyant instrument until it is acoustically commanded to release it to the surface. Teledyne Benthos R-Series Acoustic Releases are an ideal […]
BlueZone Receives AIDN-WA Collaboration of the Year Award BlueZone Receives AIDN-WA Collaboration of the Year Award At the AIDN-WA Christmas Party BlueZone Group was very pleased to be presented with the Collaboration of the Year Award. Recognising Collaborations for SME Engagement with Defence This award is designed to recognise outstanding Collaborations between Western Australian Small […]
Quick Connect for Countermeasures The Royal Australian Navy Mine Counter Measures force has recently taken delivery of the innovative “Tether Connection Mk 2” for use with the Double Eagle Mk 2 Mine Disposal System. The Tether Connection Mk 2 provides a “plug & play” solution to connecting to the Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal […]
