Falmouth Scientific, Inc. has announced the appointment of Rick Babicz as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining FSI, Mr Babicz was the Senior Product Line Manager of the...

Valeport Ltd, UK, has introduced a seabed-mounted tide recorder that makes precise water level measurements where conventional units attached to piers and jetties are not practicable. Applications are in oceanography,...

ECA is to develop the AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) ALISTAR 3000 for the ultra-deep operating offshore industry in the context of a programme called ‘HALIODSTAR’. The project is being carried...

The Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase (UUVS) will take place in the Southampton Oceanography Centre, UK, from 24th - 25th September 2003. It will be a specialist event aimed at users...

Captain Roger L. Parsons, NOAA, has been named the new Director of the NOAA Office of Coast Survey, an office that also carries the title of US National Hydrographer. He...

OEA Technologies Inc. has initiated a study of Canadian Forces requirements and opportunities in the field of maritime Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA). The study, led by Defence Research and Development...

The University of Southern Mississippi has dedicated the new George A. Knauer Marine Science Building at the Stennis Space Center. The building features multimedia-enhanced classrooms and specially designed laboratories for...

Ormond Beach physicist Dr James L. Cairns is this year’s recipient of the Marine Technology Society’s Compass Distinguished Achievement Award. Established in 1966, this Award is given annually to one...

The Marine Institute in Ireland has ordered two YSI 6600 EDS environmental probes from OSIL. The EDS (extended deployment sonde) was carefully selected for its ability to measure environmental parameters...

The Southampton Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for 23 AR861B2S Acoustic Releases with TT801 command units, plus options for additional equipment in 2004, to Ixsea Oceano Ltd for the...