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Volvo Penta unveils pioneering self-docking yacht technology: 6/18/2018 12:06:50 PM; The Volvo Group has been carrying out research into autonomous vehicles and the transport systems of the future for several years. The group has produced a number of examples of self-driving concept vehicles for use in restricted areas, such as mines and ports.
Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service receive first H175s in public services configuration: 6/18/2018 11:46:04 AM; Hong Kong based Government Flying Service (GFS) has received three H175s in public services configuration, becoming the world’s first operator of this new variant which enlarges the H175 mission capacity to search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services, law enforcement, firefighting as well as land and maritime border control operations.
ABB to improve Edda Fides floating hotel safety with leading digital technology: 6/13/2018 12:19:37 PM; The 600-person accommodation vessel Edda Fides, operated by Edda Accommodation, will now be able to integrate real-time weather forecasts with ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS, a digital solution that helps vessel owners gather and analyze data to optimize operations.
Research Provides Insights on World War II Naval Battle Site: 6/13/2018 10:32:25 AM; The remains of World War II naval battle sites can be found under water, but most have not yet been subject to archaeological investigation. A new International Journal of Nautical Archaeology study provides precise geographic information for the preservation, long-term research, and future use of a historically important World War II battle site on the seafloor off the …
Facts behind the 1956 Nantucket Sea Disaster: 6/7/2018 5:54:14 PM; On the foggy night of July 25, 1956, the Swedish liner Stockholm collided with the Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria off the coast of Nantucket. Why did the two vessels crash against each other? Who was at fault? Robert J.
Marine Biologist Anthony S. Minardi Compiles Years’ Worth of Surveys in One Extensive Guide: 5/23/2018 7:00:00 AM; Marine biologist and educator Anthony S. Minardi has completed multiple surveys on the northeast coast. Thinking his findings would benefit the biological and environmental science community, he compiles years’ worth of beach surveys in one comprehensive guide titled “The Great Barrier Beach Field Guide” (Xlibris, 2017).