Taking the digital revolution to sea: Ocean robotics at an inflection point Imagine an ocean where networks of sensors, manned and unmanned systems, and satellites are connected to give us instant, affordable access to information. This is the vision for the digital ocean. It’s not science fiction: it’s a prerequisite for more-effective ocean preservation and […]
Focal Optical Monitoring System & Model 923 Slip Ring Sensor Focal has introduced new products providing advanced optical fiber analysis, reducing down time, saving operating costs, and increasing working time. The Model 928 Optical Monitoring System (OMS) offers industry leading real-time performance monitoring of fiber-optic systems, consisting of multiple fiber-optic rotary joints, tethers, and umbilical […]
Seaeye Falcon for Aquaculture Support The powerful, portable and versatile Seaeye Falcon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is demonstrating its ability to support the cleaning and maintenance of deep nets in the aquaculture industry. Many aquaculture operators have the need to clean and maintain the nets, so they can remain in place for longer periods […]
SewerSerpent225® Launch Day BlueZone Group company, UVS Trenchless Technology, marked the release of the SewerSerpent225® product with staff BBQs and celebrations at Newcastle, Melbourne and Perth offices. The SewerSerpent225® is the fastest way to detect leaks in pipelines from 100 to 225mm in diameter using Extra Low Voltage electric signals that are safe for operators […]
Z-Boat Demonstration in Perth The BlueZone Group’s, Perth office has conducted a successful demonstration of a Z-Boat survey completed using a Kongsberg M3 Multibeam sonar for test trial in Hillarys Boat Harbour. The multibeam sonar was integrated by the Fugro Survey team in Perth assisted by staff from Fugro BTW in New Zealand. The flexibility […]
BlueZone Group at the Greater Hunter Makers Festival BlueZone Group joined over sixty local companies that exhibited at the inaugural Greater Hunter Makers Festival at the Newcastle Jockey Club in November. Also at the festival were 5 local schools showing their exciting work in STEM education spearheaded by practical projects and competitions in building and […]
SeaBotix Service Starts-up Service for Teledyne SeaBotix Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) has started in style at the BlueZone UVS facility in Newcastle, NSW. In November the workshop was busy with service and repair of four LBV systems operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The systems operated by the RAN are equipped complete with Little Benthic […]
Saab Acquires DAMDIC Manufacturer Nordic Defence Industries Saab has acquired Nordic Defence Industries (NDI), the Danish naval company that designs and manufactures the Danish Marine Disposal (DAMDIC) mine disposal charge. The Royal Australian Navy utilises the DAMDIC system for mine disposal, deploying them from the powerful and flexible Double Eagle MK II Mine Disposal System, […]
University of Newcastle Maritime RobotX Challenge Team Students from the University of Newcastle form one of only three Australian teams who have been chosen to compete in the Maritime RobotX Challenge (RobotX) which will be held in December 2016 in Hawaii. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman and run by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International […]
Unmanned Surface Vehicles Autonomously Detect and Track a Live Submarine During the exercise Unmanned Warrior recently conducted in the UK, Liquid Robotics and Boeing demonstrated the use of the Wave Gliders, to successfully detect and track a manned diesel submarine. Four Wave Gliders were deployed in the Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft (SHARCs®) configuration off […]
