Hydro International: July-August 2019

The Ocean Cleanup Project

Ocean Cleanup’s passive drifting system, also known as System 001, or ‘Wilson’, was deployed in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located roughly midway between California and Hawaii for 116 days. A team of scientists and experts researched any possible environmental impact of the system. Read on...

The Nekton Mission

Live transmissions from unexplored regions deep below the Indian Ocean have underlined the role that reliable, high-speed broadband is playing at sea in expanding knowledge and promoting a more sustainable future. Read on...

The Lost 52 Expedition

After almost 75 years utilizing advanced imaging technology, Ocean Explorer Tim Taylor and his Lost 52 Expedition Team officially discovered the final resting place for the 49 Sailors of the U.S. submarine S-28 (SS-133) off Oahu, Hawaii. The U.S. Navy recently validated the identity of the wreck, which Taylor located in 2017. Read on...

Submerged Munition, No Hazard Left Undetected

Munition in the sea poses a risk to the sustainable development of the ocean economy. In particular, it remains a global challenge during the construction of wind parks, pipelines and other infrastructure. To ensure high-quality performance during the execution of the necessary maritime munitions detection and clearance operations, industry experts and scientists from Germany have defined a set of requirements. Especially in the detection phase which requires the attention of hydrographical surveyors. Read on...