A recent investigation has revealed that Russian spy sensors may have been secretly placed in the seas around the United Kingdom to track the movements of British nuclear submarines.
The sensors are believed to be targeting the Royal Navyâs Vanguard-class submarines, which carry the UKâs nuclear missiles
Saildrone, a provider of maritime autonomy, is expanding to Europe and establishing a subsidiary in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the new branch, the company wants to address the urgent need for maritime domain awareness in European waters.
Announced at the Maritime Industry Symposium at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC, Saildrone
After recent reports of Russian vessels planting subsea listening devices in waters near the UK, Russia's ambassador to London told BBC that there was no reason for concern - though he did not deny that the Russian military has been at work on Britain's seabed.
"I am not going
The Maritime Executive (April 14, 2025, 3:01 a.m.)
After recent reports of Russian vessels planting subsea listening devices in waters near the UK, Russia's ambassador to London told BBC that there was no reason for concern - though he did not deny that the Russian military has been at work on Britain's seabed.
"I am not going
The Maritime Executive (April 14, 2025, 1:01 a.m.)
Taiwanese authorities have charged the captain of a Chinese-crewed freighter for intentionally damaging a major undersea cable that connects Taiwanâs main island to the outlying Penghu Islands.
This is the first time Taiwan has prosecuted someone for such an act.
According to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office, the
[By Euan Graham and Ray Powell]
Civilian exploration may be the official mission of a Chinese deep-sea research ship that sailed clockwise around Australia over the past week and is now loitering west of the continent. But maybe itâs also attending to naval duties.
These could have included
The Maritime Executive (April 11, 2025, 1:01 a.m.)
[By Euan Graham and Ray Powell]
Civilian exploration may be the official mission of a Chinese deep-sea research ship that sailed clockwise around Australia over the past week and is now loitering west of the continent. But maybe itâs also attending to naval duties.
These could have included
The Maritime Executive (April 11, 2025, 12:02 a.m.)
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its full liquid hydrogen-based Service Operation Vessel (SOV) design from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, according to the company's release.
The Level 1 AiP marks progress toward the realization of the project. The SOV, powered entirely by
Image Credits: Anduril
Anduril, a U.S.-based defense tech firm,has unveiled an innovative AI-driven undersea sensor network called Seabed Sentry. This cutting-edge system is crafted for ongoing monitoring and instant interaction beneath teh waves.
Seabed Sentry aims to enhance maritime awareness for both military and commercial sectors
Scantrolâ s mTrack AHC Controller, combined with Bosch Rexrothâs Secondary Controls, ensures smooth and safe operation for TravOceanâs new 15-ton cable laying winch. This winch is used to lay wind turbine power cables on the seabed.
âWe need Active Heave Compensation (AHC) to have smooth operation and
An American defense technology company, Anduril has launched a revolutionary AI-enabled undersea sensor network, Seabed Sentry, designed for continuous monitoring and real-time communication on the ocean floor.
This advanced system is built to improve maritime awareness for both defense and commercial operations, offering a cost-effective and efficient
The title of the worldâs biggest and most advanced cable-laying vessel is held by Leonardo da Vinci, operated by the Prysmian Group.
It was constructed by Vard, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, and is 171 m long and 34 m wide with a summer draught of 8.5 m and
A Chinese research vessel sailing near Australiaâs southern coastline is being closely watched by Australian authorities due to concerns over its activities near vital undersea cables.
The ship, Tan Suo Yi Hao, operated by Chinaâs Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering, has been following a route along
SINGAPORE-based offshore specialist Nortrans has taken an accommodation barge (âfloatelâ) on charter after winning work from Saipem, which is the main contractor to Chevron on the North West Shelfâs Gorgon project.
The charter is for Belait CSS-1, owned by Bruneiâs Belait Shipping and built in China
As the world becomes more globalised, the idea of power-sharing is growing more popular. Several countries around the globe already have interconnected energy infrastructure, benefitting from one anotherâs natural resources to boost their power. Meanwhile, many countries are pursuing a green transition by investing heavily in the development
In a statement, Prysmian said the agreement will complement its proprietary monitoring solutions and inspection, maintenance and repair capability.
Prysmian said the agreement with N-Sea means that it is the only cable solutions provider to have a vessel fully dedicated to inspection, maintenance and repair operations.
âThis unique capability
There are subsea canyons far bigger than the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon is 6,093 feet (1,857 meters) deep, but the Zhemchug Canyon, located in the middle of the Bering Sea, is 8,530 feet (2,600 meters) deep.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 kilometers) long
Prysmian has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Dutch subsea services provider N-Sea to enhance maintenance and repair solutions for submarine cables, according to the company's release.
The deal includes dedicated engineering support, a specialized vessel, and rapid-response teams for high-voltage cable repairs.
The agreement