The next generation satcom systems, Thrane and Thrane's SAILOR 500 and 250 FleetBroadband are available to order. By providing reliable maritime broadband speeds FleetBroadband the way mariners communicate and work...

CARIS has appointed James (Jim) Page as Senior Business Developer to focus on fostering business opportunities for the company's complete ping to chart product line across Latin America.   Prior...

Marport has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with Simon Fraser University (SFU) for an acoustic imaging system invented by Drs. John Bird and Paul Kraeutner at SFU's Underwater Research Laboratory....

Fugro has launched the first of several developments designed to enhance the consultancy side of its offshore geotechnical and marine survey services. The initiative is designed to effectively harness Fugro's...

This article is based on the results of a new studyThe AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-2017published by Douglas-Westwood Ltd. This report aims to consider the prospects for this game-changing technology and...

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) expert group for the compilation of the new International Bathymetric Chart of the Southern Ocean (IBCSO) proposes to build a consistent bathymetric database...

Saab TransponderTech has introduced a new vessel traffic management and information system (VTMIS), complying with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) recommendations for coastal surveillance and vessel traffic control....

Faced with resource constraints, the Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS) must find a balance between its military and civil roles; new initiatives to enhance the AHS’ ability to undertake Rapid Environmental...

Three divisions have a special place because they serve all the others. First of these is the Ports, Waterways and Maritime Affairs Policy Division. Second, the Flemish Nautical Authority and...

There were three major overlapping phases in Mike Eaton’s career: Arctic developments in the Canadian Hydrographic Service, positioning systems development while at the Bedford Institute and electronic chart development after...