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AUV Fest 200522 Going Undercover

The recently completed AUV FEST 2005 was a demonstration of next-generation tech-

nologies available today to assist the military to rule beneath the waves.

New England Marine Science & Technology26 Business is Booming in the Northeast

A recent survey of the marine science and technology businesses in New England finds

a world-class, and growing, business. By Maggie L. Merrill

Port Security34 Assessing Risks to U.S. Ports

U.S. authorities are increasing the security focus on underwater threats. By LCDR Bess

Griffith, LCDR Brady Downs, Mr. Bob Reimann, Chris Doane and Joe DiRenzo III

Show Preview44 Oceans 2005

The industry is set to descend upon Washington, D.C. to talk shop and unveil the latest

in marine science and technology.

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Maggie Linskey Merrill is the founding editor and publisherof Marine Technology Reporter. She has 20 years experiencecommunicating marine science, technology, environmental andengineering news and information. She has held positions at theWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts Instituteof Technology, HA Perry Foundation and Sea Data Corporation.In 1993 she founded MTR and the Marine and OceanographicTechnology Network (MOTN). (Story on page 26)

Frequent contributors to the Marine Technology Reporter, Maritime Reporter &Engineering News, and Maritime Security Sourcebook, Chris Doane (left) is the Chiefof Port Security and Response for Coast Guard Atlantic Area. Joe DiRenzo III (right)is Atlantic Area's Anti-Terrorism Coordinator. Both are retired Coast Guard officers. (Story on page 34)

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on the CCoovveerrDeep Sea Systems International (DSSI) of Cataumet, Mass., delivers advanced zerovisibility port security ROV vehicles. DSSI's Sea Max Mk-2 Port Security ROVSystem included a vehicle with the sensors and equipment required for maneuveringand positioning using high resolution sonar and video imaging.

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Technologies designed to better monitor and detect underwaterconditions — for the purpose of national security, science orcommerce — is progressing at breakneck speed, as evidence ofthe content of this edition. Familiar drivers for better perform-ance, the government and military, are ramping up spending onproducts and systems designed discover and mitigate underwaterthreats, whether is be mines in foreign waters or terrorist intrud-ers on U.S. shores.Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Center Keyport divisionearlier this summer hosted the sixth annual AutonomousUnderwater Vehicle (AUV) Fest, to demonstrate AUV systems emerging from the FutureNaval Capabilities program. A review of some of the systems put to the test starts on page22. A report on port security, specifically the Coast Guard’s new Underwater Port SecuritySystem, starts on page 37.

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New world speed records were set earlierthis month in both men's and women'sdivisions of the International SubmarineRaces, an engineering design competitionthat challenges the creativity of underwaterinventors and entrepreneurs.

One and two-person teams from the U.S.,Canada and the Netherlands battled it outagainst the clock in the week-long biennialevent held at one of the world's largestindoor tanks -- the Naval Surface WarfareCenter's Carderock Division David TaylorModel Basin in Bethesda, MD.

Omer 5, a sleek two-person submersiblefrom the University of Quebec's Ecole deTechnologie Superieure (ETS) in Montreal,Canada, set a new two-person speed recordof 7.061 knots. The Canadians' women'steam also set a new record of 5.885 knots.

The fastest high school speed mark was setby SubLime, a team from Spring Hill High

School in Hernando County, FL, thatclocked a run of 4.81 knots. A SubLimewoman team member also claimed therecord speed, 4.828 knots, in the one-per-son design category.

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Competitors gatheredat Naval SurfaceWarfare Center'sCarderock DivisionDavid Taylor ModelBasin in Bethesda, MD,for the InternationalSubmarine Races.

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• Everett Community College, WA• US Merchant Marine Academy• Sussex County Technical School, NJ• Virginia Tech• Florida Atlantic University• University of Washington• Hernando County (FL) Schools• Villanova University • University of Michigan• Millersville University • University of Quebec (ETS), Montreal

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal• Texas A&M University• Technical University of Delft, Netherlands• Independents: Don Burton, Bruce Plazyk, • Wheaton Submarine Works (2 subs)

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Wasub from the Technical University ofDelft in the Netherlands. Placing secondfor overall performance was FA-U Boatfrom Florida Atlantic University, and thirdwas SubLime, the high school team fromSpring Hill, FL.

The top Innovation Prize went toVirginia Tech's Phantom 5. Finishing sec-ond and third were independent entrantsDon Burton's Sparky's Sub and BrucePlazyk's Faux Fish. Florida AtlanticUniversity also won the "SmoothOperator" award, a prize given to the teamwith the most consistent performance, suc-cessful troubleshooting and ability to racethe course.

Some of the hottest competition during

the week was between Omer 5 and thenew team from the Technical University ofDelft. The event ended with a first-timeever, two-boat side-by-side duel betweenthe two, won by Wasub. The Dutch subran straight and true while the faster Omer5 took a commanding three-boat-length

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lead, only to miss the final gate and be dis-qualified. Both boats used computer-aidedvariable pitch propellers. Also the first timein ISR history, the event included a slalomcourse, in which submarines were requiredto maneuver through a set course of under-water pylons. The top three finishers wereWasub, Ol' Sarge II and FA-U Boat.

In other awards, Umpty-Squatch II, theteam from the Sussex, N.J., Technical HighSchool, won the prize for Best Use ofComposites. The judges said the team usedcomposite technology to create "special con-tour and surface variations necessary toachieve their vehicle's design requirements."

An award chosen by the nearly 300 subteam participants, the Spirit of the RacesPrize, went to the team from the TechnicalUniversity of Delft.

Wasub's 20-plus member team also wonthe prize for Best Design Outline. Teamsmust make a formal 20-minute technicalpresentation to ISR judges and submit awritten outline of their design and construc-tion program. This was the first year thatTU Delft had competed. .

The SubLime high school team fromSpring Hill, FL, was awarded the Judges'Prize, given in respect for sponsors Steve andPatricia Barton's many years of participationin the competition.

In the speed categories, here's how theyfinished: two-person propeller academic,Omer 5, 7.061 knots; FA-U Boat, 6.100;Archimede 3, Ecole Polytechnique de

Montreal, 5.225. One person propeller,Wasub, 6.903; Ol' Sarge II, Texas A&M,5.382; and Sublime, 4.828. In the inde-pendent category, two teams fromWheaton, MD, Sub Works finished tops intheir class, Scuba Doo Two at 4.642 knotsand Sub Taxi, 3.897. In the non-propellercategory, the academic winner was Manateefrom the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.The independent winner was Bruce Plazykfrom Chicago.

This was the fifth staging of the event inthe 3,200-foot-long (975 m) David Taylortest tank at NSWC. The submarine race isa contest that began in 1989 and has grownto include the participation of universities,colleges, corporations, research centers, highschools and privately sponsored teams fromthe North America and Europe. Typicalteams consist of student athlete/engineers,wearing scuba gear as the subs are "wet",meaning filled with water. Team propulsorsprovide power and navigation as their subsrun a 100-meter course against the clockalong a fixed underwater course. The prin-cipal objective is education: encouragingcreativity and innovation in the use of team-work, planning, materials, hydrodynamicdesign, buoyancy, propulsion and underwa-ter life support.

"The Naval Surface Warfare Center hasbeen proud to host the 2005 InternationalSubmarine Races at its David Taylor ModelBasin," said Captain Charles D. Behrle,USN, Division Commander. "We werepleased to be able to once again supportsuch an outstanding educational and engi-neering endeavor." ISR Executive DirectorNancy Hussey thanked the Navy. "Withoutthe invaluable support of the Navy, none ofthis would be possible," she said. "We aredeeply grateful for their endorsement andtechnical assistance." Mrs. Hussey alsothanked Carderock officials, particularlyISR liaison chief Dan Dozier, who provided"countless hours of vital assistance in mak-ing the competition such a success."

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marines dates back more than 200 years.Contemporary submarines represent manymonths, if not years, of effort in labs,workshops and garages by engineering stu-dents or individual entrepreneurs. Mr.Plazyk's Faux Fish, for example, was fiveyears in design and construction of itsthree-part articulated fishtail propulsionsystem. The goal of all competitors is todesign an underwater vehicle that can bepowered successfully by scuba-clad teamsthrough the course without malfunction-ing, crashing into the bottom, popping tothe surface or simply failing to movethrough the water.

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Science as ArtA Seattle technology firm, HTI

(Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc.) is helpingmake waves in England'sart scene through the cre-ative works of a digitalartist from the UK. Thatartist is Julie Freeman andher exhibition is calledThe Lake, a new installa-tion at the TingrithFishery in Bedfordshire(approx. 40 minutesnorthwest of London).Her project consists ofsixteen fish, an assort-ment of tench, rudd,goldfish and carp that arebeing tracked in real timewith the most advancedfish tracking system in theworld. Ms. Freeman'sproject is like nothing everdone before in what theBBC World Service refersto as "ground-breakinghigh-tech art". The artist'svision came by way of

nature and technology working together.Through tracking each fish with a smallimplanted acoustic transmitter she was ableto see the fish behaviors within their envi-ronment. The transmitters ping every twoseconds to underwater microphones(hydrophones), sending information to alaptop that reveals their location, trackingtheir movements in real time 3-D anima-tion. The artist wrote her own software thatgenerates a creative interpretation of the fishmovement. Her program also orchestratesunique sounds that correspond to thebehavior of the fish. One experiences thesevisual and aural treats inside a 20-ft. tallrecycled silo housing near the pond. Inside,across the silo's ceiling one finds a stretchedcanvas membrane where Freeman's art ofthe fish movement is projected. You'll alsohear the random "fish concerto" played vialoudspeakers as created by her use of record-ed natural sounds. The exhibit offers us abeautiful experience in the private, everydaylives of fish. For information about thisexhibit visit www.juliefreeman.co.uk,and tolearn more about acoustic tagging technolo-gy visit www.HTIsonar.com.

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The Fiscal Year 2006 appropriationsprocess gets a new look in the House ofRepresentatives. Its AppropriationsCommittee already drafted its first two FY2006 appropriations bills (Interior andHomeland Security). According to theAmerican Association for the Advancementof Science, Congress is tackling the FY 2006appropriations process in a newly reorgan-ized committee structure. Instead of the tra-ditional 13 subcommittees in each chamberwriting 13 appropriations bills over inordi-nate amounts of time, the House shuffledsubcommittee jurisdictions to consolidate

into 10 subcommittees and 11 bills. TheSenate chose 12 subcommittees with juris-dictions similar to, but not identical to, theHouse. The federal R&D portfolio wouldbe divided among 10 of the 11 Houseappropriations bills and 10 of the 12 Senatebills. In late May, the House Science, State,Justice, Commerce & Related AgenciesAppropriations Subcommittee approved a$57.8 billion spending bill for FY 2006.The bill — which provides funding for theNational Science Foundation, the NationalOceanic & Atmospheric Administration,and the National Aeronautics & Space

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newsProfessionals and students from the

University of Hawaii (UH) are currentlystudying dolphin hearing and echoloca-tion - the use of sound waves to "see" - tohelp the Navy improve mining and sonartechniques and make the oceans safer formarine mammals. The research is beingconducted through the joint MarineMammal Research Program, located atMarine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

"We do research on hearing primarilybecause we're concerned about the loudsounds in the ocean and its effects on theanimals," said Marine Mammal ProgramDirector Dr. Paul Nachtigall. "We researchecholocation because we're interested induplicating the fine capabilities of the dol-phins' echolocation."

Two bottlenose dolphins, BJ and Boris,and a false killer whale, Kina, are helpingscientists better understand echolocationand hearing safety for marine mammals.

The dolphins at the research program aredemonstrating just how valuable theirsonar is. BJ is able to find a piece of metalthrough two feet of mud, and she's able totell researchers whether it's brass or stain-less steel. She does this by either touchinga ball to indicate steel, or remainingmotionless to indicate brass. Boris hashelped to develop a temporary thresholdlevel for dolphins, giving the Navy a start-ing point to begin regulating operationalsound. The Office of Naval Research pro-vides the majority of the funding, and alsohas an agreement with Marine Corps BaseHawaii's commanding general to use thebase facility. The University of Hawaiiprovides the program with employees, vol-unteers and students. Besides conductingresearch, the facility is equipped with acomplete laboratory, surgery, and necropsyfacility for mammals that become strandedaround Oahu. "Stranded animals thatcome in are quite often very sick," saidKristen Taylor, UH zoology graduate stu-dent intern. "Their main sense is hearing,

so we have to make sure it's good beforewe release them."

Researchers use a method similar to theone used to measure human hearing.

"We play loud sounds for the animal tosee what the effect is on their hearing andlook for the small shift in hearing,"Nachtigall said. "That shift gives us abenchmark of where to start to regulatethe sound." The Navy commits nearly $10million annually in research to better

understand how marine mammals hearand how they may be affected by man-made sound. Seismic disturbances, snap-ping shrimp and sounds from other oceandwellers, rain, lightning strikes, and man-made sounds such as offshore drilling, seis-mic surveys, commercial shipping andother ship sounds, fishing boats, recre-ational boating, and sonar use contributeto the background sound in today'soceans. "[The dolphin's] bio sonar is justsuperb," Nachtigall said. "We're interestedin the fact that [BJ] can do that, but we'remuch more interested in how she doesthat. So, we do experiments that look atthe acoustics that tell us how she's able todo that. We build algorithms and pass thatinformation on to the people who buildsonar."

— By Journalist 2nd Class Jessica B.Davis, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

Studying Dolphins to Improve Sonar

A female bottlenosedolphin named BJ per-forms her daily exercis-es while her trainer,Dera Look, supervisesat the joint MarineMammal ResearchProgram on boardMarine Corps BaseKaneohe Bay, Hawaii.Professionals and stu-dents from theUniversity of Hawaii arestudying dolphin hear-ing and echolocation(the use of sound wavesto see). The researchwill improve the Navy'smining and sonar tech-niques and make theoceans safer formarine mammals.

(U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2ndClass Jessica B. Davis)

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Wilcoxon Research Awarded ONR Contract

Administration — proposes discretionaryfunding levels that are just over 2% percentabove last year.

While the total funding levels for eachagency have been released, very little infor-mation is available about how supportwould be allocated within each agency. Fullcommittee consideration is expected June7, after the Memorial Day recess.

NSF would receive a total of $5.64 bil-lion, $171 million over last year and $38million above the budget request. NOAA

would receive $3.43 billion, $496 millionbelow FY 2005 and $152 million below thebudget request.

The only information available on howthe funds would be allocated among theNOAA line offices suggests that theNational Weather Service be funded at orabove the requested level.

And NASA would receive $16.5 billion,an increase of $275 million above FY 2005and $15 million more than the budgetrequest.

newsWilcoxon Research, a supplier of vibra-

tion sensors, won a multi-million dollarresearch contract with the Office of NavalResearch (ONR), Arlington, Va., to providesensing technology concepts for futurenaval systems.

The contract includes two stages to adaptand then miniaturize existing Wilcoxonsensing technology to provide a suite ofVector sensors. The sensors are a part ofconcept technologies that ONR may devel-op for clandestine undersea surveillance todetect and report the location of sub-marines in far-forward and contestedwaters. The estimated total for the multiplecontracts awarded under this program is$40 million, of which $3 million is forWilcoxon's individual contract. The con-tract extends for a period of two and a halfyears, with options worth an additional$5.2 million.

The Vector sensor was designed for detec-tion and localization of underwater acousticsignals under a current NAVSEA fundedPhase II SBIR program. In Stage 1 of theONR contract, the Vector sensor will beadapted to provide even more accuratedirectional information. In Stage 2,Wilcoxon will develop a smaller, low profile

design of the modified sensor, includingmultiple frequencies, to deliver a suite ofVector sensors.

Underwater Vector sensors and Vectorsensor arrays can improve the detection andlocalization of acoustic signals. In additionto detecting submarines, the Vector sensorscan be used to protect port entrances,nuclear power plant cooling water in- andout-flows, military piers, shore-based man-ufacturing plants, shipyards, and oil plat-forms, all of which are potentially vulnera-ble points of entry for intruders. Acousticdetection of an intruding force, such as aswimmer, diver, unmanned underwatervehicle, submarine, or surface watercraftwould give security personnel time topotentially prevent the attack on the facili-ty before it occurs.

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Assistant Secretary of the Navy forResearch, Development and AcquisitionJohn J. Young, Jr., approved for produc-tion the AN/WLD-1 RemoteMinehunting System (RMS) on Jul 1.

RMS is one of several next-generationorganic mine countermeasure systemsbeing developed by the Program ExecutiveOffice for Littoral and Mine Warfare(PEO LMW).

"Under the leadership of SecretaryYoung, the Chief of Naval Operations, andin close partnership with the Fleet, theNaval Sea Systems Command WarfareCenters and our industry partners, we arenow in a position to deliver real capabilityto the war fighters," said Rear Adm.William E. Landay, III, program executiveofficer for LMW. "The approval of RMSfor production is another success story inour ongoing effort to claim ownership ofthe littoral. RMS and the other systems weare acquiring will help assure access forU.S. and joint forces. As the CNO hasnoted, our naval and military success

depends upon access, speed and persist-ence." Recent at-sea system qualificationtesting, witnessed by Commander,Operational Test Force personnel demon-strated acceptable RMS performance towarrant the low-rate production decision.

PEO LMW's Mine Warfare ProgramOffice (PMS-495) is extremely pleasedwith the RMS's capability and demon-strated performance, according to GaryHumes, program manager. "During at-seatesting, the system met or exceeded all itscritical performance parameters anddemonstrated the ability to provide a sig-nificant

operational advantage to our currentminehunting capability," said Humes.

Operating from DDG 51-class FlightIIA destroyers and the new LittoralCombat Ship, the RMS will provide con-tinuous, unmanned, over-the-horizoncapability to determine the presence orabsence of mines. The RMS uses a dieselpowered semi-submersible vehicle, 23 ft.(7m) long, 4 ft. (1.2 m) diameter, and weigh-

Stena Drilling ordered a $600 milliondrillship at Samsung Shipyard in Korea,bringing its fleet to six. Of its current fleetof five semisubmersibles, two are activeoffshore Norway, one offshore GreatBritain, one offshore Mauritania and, inthe near future, one offshore Australia.

Stena Drill Max will be dynamicallypositioned with six propellers and willhave a total displacement of 105,822 tons."Believing in a sustainable high oil priceand demand for both oil and gas, we feelconfident this vessel will find a profitablecontract and productive employment ondelivery," says Tom Welo, ManagingDirector of Stena Drilling in Aberdeen.

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Stena Drilling Orders NewDrillship

Did You Know?Concerns are beingexpressed over thereceding levels of waterin Lake Victoria thatcould affect marineactivities. Marineexperts and trans-porters are describingthe recent recession ofwater levels as abnor-mal and alarming.

(Source: The EastAfrican Standard(Nairobi))

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ing 13,000 pounds towing an AN/AQS-20A sonar mine detecting set to detect, clas-sify, and localize volume, tethered, close-tethered, and bottom mines for StrikeGroup avoidance or organic mine clearance.The system also has the capability to prop-erly identify close-tethered and bottommines using an electro-optical ID system.

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems &Sensors, Undersea Systems in Syracuse, NY,is the prime contractor for the RMS pro-gram. Under the fixed price incentive con-tract for low rate initial production,Lockheed Martin will produce three vehi-cles in fiscal year (FY) 2005. The Navyplans to acquire a total of 47 RMS systemsbetween FY 2005 and FY 2011.

The PEO LMW develops, acquires andmaintains operationally superior, affordablesystems to provide assured access for U.S.and coalition forces in the littoral battlespace. These include programs in support ofMine Warfare, Littoral Combat ShipMission Modules, Unmanned Underwater

Vehicles, Maritime Surveillance Systems,Afloat Anti-terrorism/Force Protection,Explosive Ordnance Disposal and NavalSpecial Warfare.

New Method for Imaging The December 26, 2004, earthquake in

the Indian Ocean that generated the enor-mous tsunami that led to untold devastationwas one of the largest earthquakes everrecorded. Seismologists are using new meth-ods to detail the processes that unfoldedduring the event, known as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake.

Scientists at Scripps Institution ofOceanography at the University ofCalifornia, San Diego, in collaboration withscientists at the University of California, LosAngeles, have developed a new method forimaging how the earth ruptured during thequake, which is providing a fresh perspec-tive of the massive event. In this method,the scientists use the first-arriving seismic

Bibby Charters DSVnewsBibby Offshore Limited entered a long-

term agreement to charter a new 308.4 ft.(94 m) DSV/Construction Support vessel,built in Norway's Aker Langsten Shipyard.

The vessel, to be named Bibby Sapphire, isowned by Volstad Maritime AS. It will beavailable to the North Sea constructionmarket from early August 2005.

Following the addition of a full 15 manSaturation Diving system, the vessel will

also be available for diving work from thestart of 2006. The DSV will be the first ves-sel of its kind to enter the North Sea regionfor some years. The vessel has been specifi-cally chosen by Bibby Offshore to best servethe requirements of its clients. It is fittedwith a 150-ton heave compensated crane,has accommodation for 197 personnelonboard and has extensive working deckavailable for project equipment. The divespread, which will be installed during thewinter of 2005, will initially be a twin bell15-man system, extendable to 18-man withhyperbaric lifeboat modifications, capableof working at water depths of 300 MSW.The vessel is fitted with a Class II dynamicpositioning system and is F1-F1 2 rated,with a transit speed of 15 knots.

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Did You Know?FAU's $11 millionmarine scienceresearch center atHarbor BranchOceanographicInstitution's campuson the Indian RiverLagoon will open nextsummer and will bethe first step in bring-ing science degreeprograms to theTreasure Coast.

(Source:www.tcpalm.com)

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waves generated by an earthquake to pro-duce detailed images within 30 minutes ofan event, a development that could haveimplications for public-warning and tsuna-mi-alert systems. The method traces seismicwaves back to their original rupture source.In the case of the Sumatra-Andaman event,they used the Japanese Hi-Net array, con-sisting of about 700 high-quality seismome-ters, as antennae to track the seismicsources. "If you were at a pond and droppeda pebble, you would see a ripple appear inthe water. If another person only saw theripple, they could still probably guess whereyou dropped the pebble by tracing the ringsback to the center. That's exactly what weare doing. We are looking at how the ring ofseismic waves is approaching the array tofind out where the rupture is occurring,"said Ishii, the Cecil H. and Ida M. GreenScholar at Scripps. For the Dec. 26 event,the scientists obtained a series of rupturepoints progressing from south to north inthe Sumatra-Andaman region. Called "backprojection," the method is not unlike thoseused to find sources of oil and gas and byastronomers to image distant galaxies.

Seawatch Buoys Deployed In recent months, 12 additional Seawatch

buoy systems have been added to the net-work, playing an expanding role in regionalnetworks of the Global Ocean Observation

System (GOOS). "This, in turn, leads tofurther strengthening of the SeawatchPartnership Forum - a key element inencouraging the establishment of commonstandards and operating practices as well asproviding a forum for the exchange of ideason future developments," said Frode S.Berge of Fugro OCEANOR. The buoy net-work off the coasts of Spain comprises 14measurement locations that are part of thePuertos del Estado's (Coast and HarborAuthority's) buoy network, and monitoringthe sea state in the vicinity of major ports.The two most recent buoys were providedin 2004. Fugro OCEANOR was then re-awarded the contract in late 2004 to operateand maintain the Spanish deep sea buoynetwork through 2006 - a further threebuoys will be supplied to Puertos del Estadoin 2005. A network of 12 multi-sensorOCEANOR Seawatch and Wavescan buoyswas provided to the Puertos del Estado in1997 for the warning and observation net-work for the marine environment inSpanish coastal waters. Sea state monitor-ing combined with ocean wave modelinghelps the efficient operation of Spain's har-bors, with all data accessible through dedi-cated Internet web pages. In addition tothree navigation radars, the buoys aredeployed in the Bay of Biscay, theMediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltarand in the waters around Gran Canaria,Canary Isles.

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Sonar Test Engineer Covered by LHWCA The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a sonar test engineer

comes under the coverage of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act(LHWCA). In the instant case, the engineer spent about 40 percent of his time con-ducting tests on sonar transducers onboard a barge permanently moored in CayugaLake in upstate New York. Cayuga Lake is connected by locks to the Erie Canal, whichis connected by locks to both the Hudson River and Lake Erie. Even though CayugaLake does not currently support interstate commerce, the court held that, since it isphysically capable of such support, the lake is navigable for purposes of the LHWCA.Since a substantial portion of the engineer's work was performed on a floating objecton navigable water and he drowned when he fell from the shuttle boat carrying himashore, the court held that his widow was entitled to death benefits under the Act.Lockheed Martin Corp. v. Morganti, No. 04-0500 (2nd Cir.) (HK Law)

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Last December, Ulstein Verft AS won thecontract to convert Solstad's cable-layingvessel Normand Clipper into a pipe-layingand offshore construction vessel. The con-version work -- as extensive as the buildingof a new platform supply vessel -- wasscheduled to be finished by the end of May.

"Preparatory work began in December2004, when the rigging and cable-layingequipment was brought ashore," said LidvarLillerovde, Project Manager at Ulstein Verft."Bunkers still inside the vessel wereremoved, and the tanks drained of gas. InJanuary this year, workers began to cut awaythe hangar, remove equipment and buildsections, but shipyard workers could notfully begin the work until mid February. Bythat time, the vessel had entered dry dock."

"The yard has assigned many workers tothe task and there is the ability and deter-mination to deliver on schedule. In additionto this, the charterer has made a number ofrequests during the conversion process,which have led to minor modificationsbeing carried out - these demands have beentackled on the spot," said Captain ErlingSandviknes of Solstad.

Normand Clipper will have a 250-tonheave-compensated offshore crane mountedin August. Ulstein Verft will erect the cranepedestal and carry out preparatory work toenable the crane to be mounted on the portside of the vessel. A new transformer andswitchboard room, which ensures the powersupply for the crane, has also been installed.The 25-ton crane, which used to stand onthe port side, has been relocated to the star-board side, and has been upgraded for workdown to a depth of 500 m.

The vessel used to accommodate a crew of70. That capacity is adequate for pure pipe-laying assignments, but more hands areneeded for the more demanding construc-tion jobs.

"This challenge is met by the upgrading ofexisting accommodation, and by extendingthe superstructure towards the stern. We

have put in extra cabins, an ROV hangar forremotely controlled mini-submarines, anROV control room, an office and a confer-ence room. We will now be able to accom-modate a crew of 102. We have also fittednew life-boats and davits to comply with theNIS requirements for crews of this size,"Lillerovde says.

The vessel has increased its breadth from76.7 to 88.5 feet (23.4 to 27 m) by addingsponsons. "These sponsons are drawn rightup to the wheelhouse midships," said theProject Manager. "The sponsons extend thedeck sideways, accommodating bulky deckequipment such as pipe carousel, but theyalso compensate for the readjustment ofweight that is required when the largestcrane is swung over the ship´s side. As aconsequence of the sideways extension ofthe vessel, new crane base, ROV moduleand living modules, the added weight ofnew steel in the hull is estimated at approx-imately 1300 tons."

"For the vessel being capable of carrying afull load of pipes and equipment for pipe-laying and construction work, the workingdeck had to be reinforced. We have halved


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After conversion,Normand Clipper willlook quite like her sisterNormand Cutter.

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the distance between ribs and strengthenedseveral decks. While the deck could previ-ously support 3 tons per square meter, it isnow able to support 10 tons per squaremeter," said Lillerovde.

Upgrading of DP2"A moon pool has been installed in the

deck to enable equipment to be lowereddown for subsea operations. For suchassignments, the vessel must have strongmotors and propellers, as well as a dynamicpositioning system (DP) that guarantees thevessel's positional stability, regardless ofweather or conditions at sea. The vessel wasalready equipped with a DP2 system, butthis has been upgraded with new referenceequipment and other features. In order tomanage construction and pipe-layingassignments, the bridge has beenrearranged, the DP desks on the bridge havebeen moved aft, and new maneuveringdesks have been fitted in aft for completecontrol. With future demands from author-ities in mind, we have also mounted aVoyage Data Recorder (VDR) on thebridge, which processes signals, through 70different cables, from all machineryonboard," he said.

The converted Normand Clipper is due toleave Ulstein Verft in the end of May thisyear, bound for Newcastle, where the vesselwill report for duty on four assignments forTechnip Offshore.

"We will take on board two ROVs andfour drums for umbilicals and flexi pipes,"said Captain Sandviknes. The umbilicals arecables that provide sub-sea and other instal-lations with among other hydraulic, fiberoptic and electric power. Flexi pipes aredesigned to conduct gas and oil betweeninstallations on the sea bed.

"Three of the assignments are inside theEnglish sector, and involve laying umbilicalsand flexi pipes. The key project is the laying

of the principal umbilical from Melkøya offHammerfest, Norway, and out to theSnøkvit oil field. We will have a 65.6 ft (20-m) diameter carousel mounted for thisassignment, around which we will wrap theumbilical. This assignment will last justunder a month and a half."

These assignments came to an end midAugust. The vessel will then head forKristiansand, Norway, where NationalOilwell will deliver and mount the fullyintegrated 250-ton crane.

"The crane will undergo testing, afterwhich we will probably begin anotherassignment which will take us up to the 1stof November. As of that date, we will have a180-day contract with the Australian com-pany, Clough Ltd. We will take onboardcomplete deck equipment, i.e. eight flexi-pipe rails and new ROVs. Thereafter, wehead for the East coast of India to lay flexipipes. The agreement with Clough Ltd.contains an option to extend the agreementfor up to five more years, in direct continu-ation of the fixed period," said Sandviknes.

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For ten days early this summer, Naval Sea SystemsCommand Warfare Center Keyport (NWCK) divisionhosted the sixth Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)Fest 2005, held from June 6-16, 2005. A primary goal forAUV Fest 2005 - sponsored by the Office of NavalResearch (ONR); Commander, Naval Meteorology andOceanographic Command (CNMOC); and Commander,Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) - was todemonstrate AUV systems emerging from the FutureNaval Capabilities programs for Organic MineCountermeasures and Autonomous Operations.

ONR Program Manager for Ocean Engineering andMarine Systems, Dr. Tom Swean, said AUV Fests are anexcellent way to help advance the fairly new science ofundersea robotics. "ONR started investing in unmannedunderwater vehicle technology probably about 1991.After a few years, there were enough efforts going on thatwere starting to gain some maturity, where we were put-ting things in the water. We thought at that time that itwould be a good idea to try and bring the communitytogether at a location periodically to kind of look and seewhat the state of the art is." AUVs serve a variety of mis-sions ranging from locating mine fields, to intelligence,surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and force protec-tion, to mapping of the undersea environment. AUV Fest2005 was the largest in-water demonstration event forunmanned vehicles ever conducted, according to SteveStuart, NWCK event coordinator, both in participationand in the number of technologies demonstrated. In all,there were 168 vehicle team members, more than 200observers, and approximately 60 test-support personnelwho participated in testing AUVs, and supporting tech-nologies. "The demonstrations addressed capabilitiesapplicable to all nine UUV [Unmanned UnderseaVehicle] mission areas addressed in the 2004 update to theNavy UUV Master Plan, " said Stuart.

COL William Schopfel (USMC, Ret.), ONR ResearchTest Director, said, "Being able to test so many technolo-gies at once in one area helps to improve the acquisitionof these technologies for the Fleet." The objectives includ-ed showing support of mine countermeasure missions,and demonstrating the interoperable communication ofdata and mission status among various unmanned vehiclesystems with a central command node. Stuart said thatcommunication issues were one of the major focal pointsof AUV Fest 2005. "One of the primary challenges forAUV developers is to adhere to a set of common commu-nication standards," he said. AUV Fest was replete withexamples in which communication advancements werehailed as technological advances in the AUV community.Among the advancements were cooperative behavioramong multiple AUVs, and communication from theAUVs with a common command and control node oper-ated by the military forces in the field.

Another was the success of the Collaborative UnderseaRange Architecture for Test/Training &Experimentation/Evaluation (T2E2) (CURATE). TheCURATE implementation gave a glimpse of both thereality of merging a Test and Evaluation (T&E) event witha training event, and enabling the "test anywhere, testanytime" vision.

Stuart explained that CURATE was used in a test andtraining exercise lasting eight days in which the goal wasto integrate environmental and intelligence data, real andsimulated AUV/UUV assets, and operational units in abattlespace preparation and mission planning test.

This exercise demonstrated remote and distributedT2E2 capability. The Navy's SEAL Delivery Vehicle TeamONE (SDVT-1) in Hawaii received real, virtual, and con-structive data from the Mid-sized Autonomous ResearchVehicle, the Solar AUV, the Hydrographic USW Craft,and the simulated 21-in. UUV from which to plan a mis-


New Tech on Tap at

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TAR Crawlers, operatedby Naval SurfaceWarfare Center (NSWC)Panama City, demon-strated capabilities toreacquire and identifymine-like objects in veryshallow water and surfzone environments, withre-direction by a cooper-ating REMUS mine-detection UUV via under-water acoustic communi-cations.

The Remote Delivery of Unmanned System Technology (RDUST) project from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)Panama City demonstrated a capability to launch a REMUS UUV from an Autonomous Search and HydrographicVehicle (ASH) USV, as could be used to rapidly insert a slower-speed UUV into a distant mission area.

REMUS vehicles operated by Woods HoleOceanographic Institution and Hydroid, Inc., demon-strated detection of mine-like objects using side-scansonar, cooperative behavior with other UUVs, via under-water acoustic communications, and capabilities forlaunch and return to an underwater docking station.

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sion. SDVT-1 effectively trained with assets fromNewport, R.I., Keyport, and Hawaii - without leavingHawaii. Speaking at the NDIA UMV T&E Conference,COL William Schopfel (USMC, Ret.), ONR ResearchTest Director, said the event has grown considerably overthe last few years. "The initial AUV Fests normally com-mandeered about ten systems and technologies and thetotal numbers of participants and visitors rounded out toabout 150. This one was a wee bit different. There were18 organizations involved. Forty technologies [vehicle andin-water systems], not ten…and we spread them out overthe seven range areas at Keyport-often having 12 or 13different systems and technologies in the water simultane-ously." There were more than 450 visitors to the com-bined AUV Fest 2005 and NDIA Conference events fromacademia, industry, and Department of Defense with 40unmanned vehicles and technologies tested by 18 organi-zations. "Navy labs must work even more closely withdevelopers in industry and academia, who themselveshave come to focus more closely on T&E," said Dr. PaulLefebvre, NWCK T&E Executive and product area direc-tor for Undersea Warfare Analysis and Assessment, duringhis opening remarks at the NDIA Conference.

"Unmanned undersea vehicles have historically con-

Slocum Gliders, operated by Alaska Native Technologiesin cooperation with the Space and Naval WarfareSystems Command (SPAWAR), demonstrated persistentUUV operations for mapping of ambient underwaternoise conditions and collection of sound speed data,with transmission to shore for comparison with NUTEC's"ground truth" data. The Slocum gliders also demon-strated rendezvous and station-keeping with a SeagliderUUV operated by the University of Washington's AppliedPhysics Laboratory.

The Hydrographic Unmanned Survey Craft (HUSCy) USV,operated by the Naval Oceanographic Office, demon-strated capabilities for tactical data collection for shallowwater hydrography / oceanography and also remotelaunch of a small Ranger RN-2 UUV, a demonstrationconceived during AUV Fest 2005 by the two vehicleteams in the collaborative environment fostered by theNational UUV T&E Center concept.

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ducted experiments with the Navy fleet and increasingly,we will see T&E become more integrated with the fleetthrough the Sea Trial process as well as becoming fullyintegrated through all phases of development."

From a NAVSEA perspective, in today's forward-deployed scenarios, technologies are needed that bringrealism to training without the logistic costs of movingpeople and resources - and technologies are needed thatleverage T&E events into training opportunities. AUVFest showed that steps are being taken to make that visiona reality.

AUV Fest 2005 is the second such event held atKeyport, home of one of the Navy's few cold-water under-sea test ranges. Established in 2001, NUTEC builds onmore than 90 years of undersea systems test and evalua-tion experience to test new unmanned undersea platformsand aid in their transition to practical Fleet use.

(The preceding report was supplied from a compilation ofreports from NAVSEA Warfare Center Keyport PublicAffairs; by JO2 David G. Schmidt, U.S. Navy ReserveJournalist, Commander Destroyer Squadron Two,Detachment B, Naval Marine, Corps Reserve Center,Harrisburg, PA; and by JO1(SW) Michael S. Howlett,COMSUBGRU9 Public Affairs)

Solar AUVs (SAUVs), operated by the AutonomousUndersea Systems Institute (AUSI), in collaboration withNUWC Division Newport, Technology Systems, Inc., andBenthos, Inc., demonstrated capabilities for persistentsurveillance by conducting multiple-vehicle cooperativeoperations using a "mother ship" navigation concept, withthe vehicles taking turns operating while other UUVs sur-faced to recharge their batteries via their solar panels.

The Mid-sized Autonomous Research Vehicle (MARV),developed by Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)Division Newport, demonstrated underwater color videosurvey capabilities, high-accuracy inertial navigation,and interoperability with Solar AUVs (SAUVs) usingacoustic communications.

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A long-awaited study of the economic impact of themarine science and technology industry in Massachusettsand the entire northeast region was completed in Marchof this year. The seven-month study was the brain-child ofthe Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network, atrade association comprised of 70 firms, universities, andgovernment agencies in the field of ocean science. Theyformed a business network in 1993 with funding from theMassachusetts Office of Business Development. Over theyears it became increasingly difficult to get the attention ofstate business leaders because other business clusters (suchas medical devices and biotech) were better at definingthemselves and proving their worth to the state.

Those in the business have known for a long time that

they have a positive economic impact worth bolstering.But, typical of small businesses, most did not have thetime to convince the powers that be of this fact. Most ofthese firms were started by leading engineers or scientistsfrom a host of institutions in the area, including WHOI,URI, UCONN, and MIT. Their products and services aresold to university and government researchers, offshore oiland gas companies and the U.S. Navy.

Now, with the region needing to kick-start the economy,the time is right to finally define in economic terms theimportance of this industry to the state and region.

The University of Massachusetts think tank TheDonahue Institute, along with researchers from UMASSDartmouth and Boston, coordinated the study; entitled

Marine Science & Tech in

New EnglandBy Maggie L. Merrill

A Hydroid vehicle put to the test.

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The Marine Science and Technology Industry in NewEngland. The prime objective of the study was to developawareness of the size and impact of this industry inMassachusetts and the New England region. This studyhas laid a strong foundation for much more work to come.

Clyde Barrow, Director of UMass Dartmouth Centerfor Policy Analysis, led the study team. "This is the one ofthe best industry analyses that I have ever completed.Because of the funding and the collaboration with indus-try, we were able to take the time to create an industrydatabase from the bottom up. We were able to combine avariety of databases to build a true profile of the industry."

The study has enabled the business research communityto begin to describe the many facets of the sector.

According to one of the three authors, The DonahueInstitute's Rebecca Loveland, "From a business researchpoint of view there was not a lot of literature on themarine science and technology industry per se. There waslittle to no quantitative data available on this very special-ized industry. To make matters more challenging, theequipment produced by companies in this industry couldnot be found directly in any regular business database."

The ResultsThe report states that in 2004, 481 firms in the marine

science and technology cluster directly employed morethan 39,000 people in New England and produced annu-al sales worth over $4.8 billion. (For the record,

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Massachusetts houses 298 firms; Rhode Island has 74;New Hampshire has 29; Connecticut has 61; and Maineboasts 19 firms.)

Most of the firms studied operate in international mar-kets; expect growth in terms of employment and sales andall stated that they do not want to move to another regionof the country due to the benefits of being located near somany sources of skilled workers; to universities withwhom to partner on new product development; and to allthe cultural and economic benefits of being in the north-eastern part of the country.

The companies in this sector produce niche relatedproducts such as: current meters, tide gauges, underwaterdata loggers, remotely operated imaging systems, under-water vehicles, sonar systems, buoys, navigation equip-ment and communications gear. In addition, the sectorincludes numerous engineering, field, service and consult-ing firms.

The study also pointed to some of the more obviousareas for growth; specifically homeland security, large scale

Distribution of Marine Science and Technology Establishments, Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Establishments Providing MarineScience and Technology Products andServices, 2004

Establishments Employment Sales ($m)

Massachusetts 298 18,152 3,330.6Maine 19 10,909 883.5Connecticut 61 10,831 1,169.1Rhode Island 74 9,301 1,335.3New Hampshire 29 6,754 1,079.3New England 481 55,947 7,797.8

*Data in this table represent employment and sales for all companies provid-ing marine-related products and services, regardless of their level of involve-ment. Source: THE MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY IN NEWENGLAND REPORT: D&B MarketPlace; author's survey

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ocean science, and energy from the ocean.Homeland security is a new market bringing new busi-

ness, albeit slowly, to many in the region in the form oforders for a variety of above water and underwater intrud-er surveillance, survey and alarm systems.

Large-scale ocean science is back in force now that thereare more satellites flying and better power sources for longterm ocean instrument deployments. One of the largestfederal initiatives, The Ocean Observatories Initiative ofthe National Science Foundation, has the potential topump millions into the New England economy. Theobjective of the program is to "wire" the ocean for weath-er, research, energy, food and protection.

Finally, the concept of extracting energy from the ocean

in the form of offshore wind farms, tidal energy, andocean thermal energy conversion are being revisited aspart of renewable energy sources worth supporting withfederal and state tax incentives. All totaled these new mar-kets are worth hundreds of millions to manufacturers ofhigh technology service and equipment for the ocean.New England firms are well positioned to take advantageof these emerging markets.

State Support for Industry is KeyThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic

Development (EED) was created in 2003 by GovernorMitt Romney to foster economic growth in theCommonwealth. EED Secretary Ranch Kimball stated

Company ProfileMooring Systems

Mooring Systems, Inc. is located in Cataumet,Massachusetts along route 28A where many marine tech-nology firms have established themselves to provide prod-ucts and services to the Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution, Marine Biological Lab, U.S. GeologicalSurvey and National Marine Fisheries Service.

Mooring Systems was founded in the 1980s to provideoceanographic scientists and engineers with design servic-es, fabrication, and a supply of ocean moorings, instru-mentation platforms and surface buoys. Mooring Systemsemploys a staff of six who have many years of experienceworking with the Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution's mooring design group. They have extensivebackground in the analysis of moored systems along withcomputer modeling tools to design custom systems.Mooring System's 5,000 square foot manufacturing spacehouses a complete welding and machining center, a rig-ging shop, and other capabilities to provide turn keymoorings for clients all over the globe. Mooring Systemssupplies instrument frames and surface buoys to a largenumber of instrumentation manufacturers on an OEMbasis. Recently, Mooring Systems purchased the rights toa complete coring product line from Benthos, Inc. whichwill fit nicely into their work with scientists who are con-ducting all sorts of sediment and bottom samplingresearch. www.mooringsystems.com

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that he and Governor Mitt Romney are "pleasantly sur-prised at the depth and breadth of the marine science andtechnology sector." The state wants to grow the marinetechnology cluster to drive economic growth and addjobs.

According to the study, there is a high concentration offirms dependent on the marine sector located on CapeCod, along the Route 195 corridor and reaching intoRhode Island as well. Also, there is a cluster of firms locat-ed in Newport, RI in close proximity to the US NavalUnderwater Warfare Center and URI. Therefore, theEED is focusing its resources in the SE part of the state.They will convene a marine science and technology sum-mit this fall to ask business and university leaders to definespecific action items for the state to address the improve-ment of the business environment.

Paul Vigeant, Director of the South Coast DevelopmentPartnership, an economic development arm of UMassDartmouth located in the southeastern part of the state,provided $40,000 of the total price tag of $80,000 for thestudy. "We are taking a very long and steady view of thisemerging industry," said Vigeant. UMASS Dartmouth'sAdvanced Technology Manufacturing Center (ATMC),director, Tom Curry says, "we expect that the results ofthis study will lead to further recognition and support forthe myriad of relatively small companies involved. TheMassachusetts marine science and technology industry isimpressive when you look at it in a collective way."

To promote a close working relationship with southeast-

Marine Sector Sales ($m) by State and New England Region, 2004

Marine Marine Marine Marine Shipbuilding TotalInstrumentation Materials Research Services & Design

& Equipment & Supplies & Education

Massachusetts 668.6 112.2 6.6 753.5 N/A 1,540.8Rhode Island 786.5 182.3 0.1 35.1 7.2 1,011.3Connecticut 72 86.2 0.1 42.6 744.5 945.4Maine 2.8 19.8 N/A 0.7 844.8 868.1New Hampshire 436.4 56.8 N/A 10.1 N/A 503.3New England 1966.3 457.3 6.8 842.1 1596.5 4,868.9

Source: THE MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY IN NEW ENGLAND REPORT: D&B MarketPlace. * Note - Although sales for marine research and edu-cation are reported here for three states, these commercial data do not capture grant and contract activity, thus actual revenues in this sector are significantlyunderreported.

Company ProfileHydroid

Hydroid, Inc. was founded following the executionof a technology transfer license with the Woods HoleOceanographic Institution (WHOI). The intent of thelicense was to transfer the REMUS AutonomousUnderwater Vehicle (AUV) technology out of the aca-demic development environment and into the com-mercial marketplace, making the technology availableto a wide array of users. Since spinning out of theOceanographic Systems Laboratory (OSL) at WoodsHole, Hydroid has sold over 100 REMUS vehicles thatare now in operation around the world, serving cus-tomers within the military, scientific, and commercialmarkets. Hydroid operates from a state of the art,7,600 square foot manufacturing facility located in anindustrial park in Pocasset, Mass.; a ten minute ride tothe village of Woods Hole. They currently have a staffof 15 and are in hiring mode. Hydroid plans on intro-ducing a family of AUVs during 2006 that will havevarious sensor suites, payload capacities, and extendedmission durations. The new family of AUVs will coverdepths to 6,000m. Hydroid anticipates significantbusiness growth in 2006 and 2007 as AUV technologycontinues to gain acceptance in numerous markets. For more information visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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ern Massachusetts businesses, UMass Dartmouth set uptwo business start-up incubators:

The Advanced Technology Manufacturing Center locat-ed in Fall River and the Quest Center located in NewBedford.

Both sites provide start-up companies with reasonablypriced work space, shared administrative services, and

access to innovative technologies and intellectual propertyassociated with UMASS.

It seems that finally, the marine technology business sec-tor is in the process of being defined in business and eco-nomic terms.

Now it's up to the extremely innovative people in theindustry to take advantage all that the future holds.

Marine Instrumentation and Equipment, 2004

Subsectors Employment Sales ($m) Establishments

Electronics for marine instruments and platforms 7,621 1,143.5 68Electronics for marine navigation and communications 3,058 524.8 31Oceanographic and geophysical measuring instruments 962 151.6 28Acoustics 442 31 23Floatation equipment 152 19.8 6Underwater construction equipment 130 70.9 9Underwater vehicles 118 22.2 5Diving and underwater work equipment 11 2.2 2Underwater telecommunications systems N/A 0.1 2Remediation equipment N/A N/A 1

Total 12,496 1,996.3 175

Source: THE MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY IN NEW ENGLAND REPORT: D&B MarketPlace; authors' survey.

Company ProfileBrooke Ocean Technology-USA

Brooke Ocean Technology-USA or BOT-USA is incorporated in the United States and is affiliated with BrookOcean Technology, a well known oceanographic firm based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. BOT-USA is the first ten-ant at the Quest Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

BOT-USA is a team of engineers and designers who design, fabricate, build, test, and market rugged gear for theoceanographic community. They specialize in launch and recovery systems for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUV) and handling systems for towed instruments.

This winter, BOT-USA partnered with BlueFin Robotics of Cambridge, Mass. to win Phase 1 and Phase 2 SmallBusiness Innovation Research grants (SBIR) to design and build a prototype launch and recovery system for theBluefin-12 AUV. The $2 million contract was awarded in mid-August. The task is to design, manufacture, and testan automatic launch and retrieval system for a variety of underwater vehicles. Roger Race, General Manager of BOT-USA stated, "We are all very pleased with this award and we are really looking forward to delivering it well withinthe 18 month time frame.

"The future is looking very bright for BOT-USA, We plan to grow the business and hire more designers and elec-trical engineers. We will be exhibiting at Oceans 2005 in September." www.brooke-ocean.com

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Since the attacks of 9/11, strategists, academics andpundits alike have debated many aspects of maritimesecurity, including the fundamental question of "assess-ments." Key questions (such as "How do you truly assessa port and its vulnerabilities?", or "How can risk and vul-nerability be used when looking at critical infrastruc-ture?") are routinely posed.

The Coast Guard, along with state and local authorities,has taken an active role in addressing the question ofassessment within the maritime transportation systemand the many factors involved in this critical issue.

As one of its initial actions, the U. S. Coast Guard cre-ated the Port Security Directorate to manage a program toenhance security in our nation's seaports. A crucial partof this organization is the Port Security Assessment Teamat Coast Guard Headquarters, which has the responsibil-ity of maintaining an understanding of port vulnerabili-ties and potential consequences of maritime-related ter-rorist acts. Additionally, they implement tools to helpports reduce the risk of terrorism.

The directorate immediately made an impact by con-ducting Port Security Assessments (PSAs) in the nation'smilitarily and economically strategic ports; charteringstudies of the consequences of terrorist acts on specifictypes of vessels and infrastructure; managing a risk-basedtool to help ports identify and reduce their risk of terror-ism; and assisting the Department of Homeland Securityin administering grants to improve port security.

Speaking before the U.S. House of RepresentativesSubcommittee on Coast Guard and MaritimeTransportation, then-Coast Guard Chief of Port Security,Rear Admiral Larry Hereth (who is now the Fifth CoastGuard District Commander), discussed the importanceof the PSAs, stating that the "assessments will augmentthose port security risk assessments conducted at the localport and facility level and will continue to enhance thelevel of preparedness outlined in our Area MaritimeSecurity Plans."

The link made by the Admiral between the PSAs andthe Area Maritime Security Plans, which are a key part of


Assessing the Risk in

U.S. Ports By LCDR Bess Griffith, LCDR Brady Downs, Mr. Bob Reimann,

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Widell from MSST91103 performs tests on the new IAS system.(See related story on page 37)

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the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), is acritical facet of security. The assessments help drive anddevelop the plans.

So what exactly is the Port Security AssessmentProgram?

This program takes a very close look at the vulnerabili-ties of critical infrastructure and key assets in a port sup-porting the marine transportation system. The assessmentapproach is unique in that it looks at port infrastructurefrom the perspective of the terrorist; applying CoastGuard-led teams of former U.S. Navy Seals to identifypotential targets within the port, including bridges, water-ways and terminals. These teams focus on the vulnerabil-ities of these targets and develop scenarios for attackingthem, then follow up with recommendations to improvesecurity and to detect, deter and disrupt potential attacks.

To raise security awareness within the port, the assess-ment identifies locations where terrorists might conductsurveillance of targets, gain access to the target, stageequipment near the target, and outline activities whichmay indicate that security is being probed prior to anattack. Using the unique terrorist operations perspectiveenhances the vulnerability assessments required by theMaritime Transportation Safety Act (MTSA) and preventsduplicating the security assessments being widely con-ducted by industry and government agencies. Assessmentshave been conducted over the past three years in 61 of thenation's most strategic port systems.

But what exactly is considered "risk" in an assessment?The Coast Guard defines risk as being equal to conse-quence times vulnerability times threat. It is essential thatthe evaluator have a good understanding of all three ele-ments to effectively mitigate the terrorist threat.

Besides the vulnerability assessments themselves, anoth-er key issue within each port is the assessment of risk.Considering the uncertain nature of security threats andthe limited resources to counter them, it is very importantto apply risk analysis to tackle the greatest vulnerabilitieswith the worst consequences. The Coast Guard has useda tool called the Port Security Risk Assessment Tool(PSRAT) for the past four years to assess risk in the vari-ous ports across the nation in order to provide local stake-holders with the information they need to best apply theirlimited resources.

Currently, the Coast Guard Port Security AssessmentTeam is in the process of creating the next generation ofthis tool, called the Maritime Security Risk AssessmentModel (MSRAM), which substantially improves thedetail of the present model and gives a more accurate pri-

oritization of risk in the port based on past experiencesand lessons learned by headquarters and field units.

The new model incorporates the following improve-ments:• An improved threat component by applying threatdata from the Coast Guard's Intelligence CoordinationCenter;• Realigned or pre-mapped asset categories to provideeasier reporting and comparison of results;• Revised attack scenarios and alignment with otherCoast Guard programs and Department of HomelandSecurity efforts;• Improved consistency of consequence and vulnerabil-ity scores between ports by having subject matter expertsassign acceptable ranges of scores. Field personnel will beable to override these assignments with appropriate justi-fication; • An asset screening step that will allow users to deter-mine if the consequence ratings rank high enough torequire a more detailed review of the most critical assets inthe port;• A "what if" capability where mitigation strategies canbe applied to the scenario/asset combination to evaluatethe resulting risk reduction;• Training for field units with the deployment of thetool; and• Analysis of data to support command and nationalrisk-based decision making.

In addition to the vulnerability assessments and theanalysis developed via the PSRAT, the Port SecurityAssessment Team conducts special assessments to gatherinformation on vulnerabilities and to determine the pos-sible consequences of terrorist attacks on various vesseltypes and other critical port infrastructure. These assess-ments assist all levels of the Coast Guard, especially theCaptain of the Port (COTP), in their role as the FederalMaritime Security Coordinators (FMSCs) in making risk-based policy decisions based on factual data.

What are special assessments?Special assessments typically include a technical review

of the vessel or port infrastructure, mission, location,known vulnerabilities, cargo, areas of transit, terroristmodes of attack and historical review of related incidents.Technical experts then use computer models to determineblast effects of various explosions for a range of attack sce-narios providing a consequence assessment. The informa-tion gained by these assessments helps us better under-

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The Coast Guard's newest wave of anti-terrorism tool isbeing unleashed on ports nationwide. The UnderwaterPort Security System (UPSS) can detect, track, classifyand interdict intruders, and allows for the inspection ofhulls and pier structures or anything that is underwater.

"Terrorists are always looking for ways to attack ele-ments of our infrastructure critical to our economy andour freedom," said Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander,Vice Adm. Harvey Johnson during a recent demonstra-tion of the system in San Pedro, Calif. "Our ports areabsolutely vital to this nation, and we are constantly look-ing for ways to improve our ability to protect them."

The UPSS is composed of two elements: theUnderwater Inspection System and the Integrated Anti-Swimmer System.

The UnderwaterInspection System usesdivers trained to conductocean-bottom searches andinspect ships' hulls andpiers. It includes RemotelyOperated Vehicles that canbe deployed underwaterwhen it may be too danger-ous to put a diver in thewater, as well.

"The Coast Guard hasbeen lacking in this area forawhile," said Petty Officer2nd Class Jachob Smith, anelectronics technicianassigned to the MaritimeSafety and Security Team inSan Pedro. "Before we hadthis system, it was all about crews standing at lookoutwatches. We were really limited as to what we could see.Now, we can see very well in even cloudy or murky water."

The second element of the UPSS is the Integrated Anti-Swimmer system. The IAS is comprised of a commercial-ly available sound head that detects and tracks potentialunderwater threats, and a processor that classifies under-water contacts and alerts system operators to their pres-ence. IAS is capable of guiding Coast Guard securityforces to the threat, and provides high frequency sonarimages to positively identify the contact as a swimmer ordiver, and not marine life or some other object. Smith saidMSST divers have been sent underwater to try to trick the

system and to test its detection parameters, and, so far, thesystem has proved infallible.

"We've had the divers go at the system at all speeds andfrom all angles, and it detects them every time," he said.

The system, which will be housed with certain MaritimeSafety and Security Teams throughout the country, isportable and is available for operational commanders forspecific events, either as a deterrent or in response to intel-ligence reports.

When the system is deployed, the Coast Guard will noti-fy the public that specific security zones have been put inplace. Should someone innocently enter a security zone,the Coast Guard will make reasonable efforts to commu-nicate to them using underwater loud hailers before using

any additional forciblemeasures.

Smith, who's been work-ing with the system forabout a year and half, said heunderwent extensive train-ing to become well-versed inthe system's operations. Hesaid knowledge of wirelessnetworking technology, aswell as general computerknowledge, is necessary tobecome proficient at the sys-tem."There is a significant

learning curve, but it isdoable," Smith said. "It justtakes time."

Concern over the effect thissystem might have on marine

life led the Coast Guard to consult with the NationalMarine Fisheries Service. Preliminary data indicates thatthe system will not have a significant impact on anymarine species, and the Coast Guard will continue towork with NMFS to ensure the environmental impact isas minimal as possible.

"This system adds a layer of security to our ports by pro-viding specific protection from underwater threats, and itreduces the chances of success for a possible means ofattack," said Johnson. "It is by no means a guarantee, butit is an important step forward."

— By Petty Officer 1st Class Amy Thomas, Pacific Area Public Affairs


Mission Detection: The Underwater Port Security System

Members of MSST 91103 perform a demonstration of thenew IAS system Oct. 21, 2004. The system was officiallyunveiled on Feb. 2, 2005.

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Deep Sea Systems International (DSSI) of Cataumet,Mass., recently delivered an advanced, zero visibility portsecurity ROV vehicle.

The contract awarded from the University of SouthFlorida (USF) specified a port security ROV system foruse in ship hull inspections including port and harbor sur-veys in absolute zero visibility conditions. DSSI wasselected by USF to perform the vehicle design and manu-facturing services and to integrate an array of advancedsensors provided by USF. DSSI's Sea Max Mk-2 PortSecurity ROV System included a vehicle with the sensorsand equipment required for precise maneuvering andaccurate positioning using high resolution sonar andvideo imaging, enabling the vehicle to precisely bottommap and survey in real-time. The sensors installed on thevehicle are to enable it to handle the inspection of shiphulls, piers, harbors, ports, pipelines, and moorings in allvisibility conditions including "black water." The systemenables the piloting of the vehicle virtually as easy as whenusing traditional video systems in clear, open water. Allthe while being able to control the vehicle in the most tur-bid waters, with over 300 lbs of thrust. The vehicle car-ries an array of under water sonar systems, including aDidson sonar, Coda Echoscope (real time 3-D imaging),Ring Laser Gyro, an inertial navigation system, an

acoustic Doppler navigation system, and a viewing systemcomposed of four color TV cameras. It also has quartzhalogen and HID lights, an image scaling system, and aheavy duty tilt unit with a precision angular positionfeedback sensor. In addition, the data processing and col-lection capability of the system will enable route surveysto be routinely performed by building a sonar database ofthe survey and object identification data as references forcomparison with data from subsequent surveys enablingthe operator to notice any changes or anomalies. Vehiclecontrol and data acquisition is accomplished over a highspeed multiple user Fiber Optic data link including anoption for a wireless link to shore.

The Sea Max Mk-2 vehicle is based on the larger, all-electric, highly maneuverable Omni Max vehicle current-ly in service.

Propulsion is provided by six of DSSI's acoustically andelectromagnetically quiet 2-hp TH-2100 thrustersmounted in an omni directional configuration forsmooth, precise lateral and vertical control of vehiclemotion. The company currently supplies both commer-cial and military applications including delivering sophis-ticated ROV systems, cameras, lights, thrusters and otherhighly advanced custom products.


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Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research,Development and Acquisition John J. Young, Jr.,approved for production the AN/WLD-1 RemoteMinehunting System (RMS). RMS is a next-generationorganic mine countermeasure system being developed bythe Program Executive Office for Littoral and MineWarfare (PEO LMW).

"Under the leadership of Secretary Young, the Chief ofNaval Operations, and in close partnership with the Fleet,the Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers andour industry partners, we are now in a position to deliverreal capability to the war fighters," said Rear Adm.William E. Landay, III, program executive officer forLMW. "The approval of RMS for production is anothersuccess story in our ongoing effort to claim ownership ofthe littoral. RMS and the other systems we are acquiringwill help assure access for U.S. and joint forces. As theCNO has noted, our naval and military success dependsupon access, speed and persistence."

Recent at-sea system qualification testing, witnessed byCommander, Operational Test Force personnel demon-strated acceptable RMS performance to warrant the low-rate production decision. PEO LMW's Mine WarfareProgram Office (PMS-495) is extremely pleased with theRMS's capability and demonstrated performance, accord-ing to Gary Humes, program manager."During at-seatesting, the system met or exceeded all its critical per-formance parameters and demonstrated the ability to pro-

vide a significant operational advantage to our currentminehunting capability," said Humes.

Operating from DDG 51-class Flight IIA destroyers andthe new Littoral Combat Ship, the RMS will provide con-tinuous, unmanned, over-the-horizon capability to deter-mine the presence or absence of mines. The RMS uses adiesel powered semi-submersible vehicle, 23 feet (7 m)long, four feet (1.2 m) diameter, and weighing 13,000pounds towing an AN/AQS-20A sonar mine detecting setto detect, classify, and localize volume, tethered, close-tethered, and bottom mines for Strike Group avoidanceor organic mine clearance. The system also has the capa-bility to properly identify close-tethered and bottommines using an electro-optical ID system.

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems & Sensors,Undersea Systems in Syracuse, NY, is the prime contrac-tor for the RMS program. Under the fixed price incentivecontract for low rate initial production, Lockheed Martinwill produce three vehicles in fiscal year (FY) 2005. TheNavy plans to acquire a total of 47 RMS systems betweenFY 2005 and FY 2011.

Recently, PMS-495 and PEO LMW successfully guidedtwo other systems through low rate initial productiondecisions. The AN/AQS-20A sonar mine detecting setand the AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine DetectionSystems were also approved for production in April andMay, respectively. Both of these systems are to be operat-ed from the MH-60S helicopter.

Remote Minehunting System Approved

Kongsberg Wins $2.1M ContractKongsberg Underwater Technology won a $2.1 million

contract for the upgrade and maintenance of the U.S.Navy's existing Kongsberg SM 2000 UnderwaterSurveillance Systems. The contract is with the Space andNaval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego and providesfor the ongoing maintenance and upgrade of existing sys-tems over the next five years. It follows a $3 million orderin May 2005 for the delivery of an additional 10 SM 2000systems for the US Coast Guard's Integrated Anti-swim-mer System (IAS). The SM 2000 Underwater SurveillanceSystem is manufactured by Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.,Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. The system isdesigned to track and process underwater threats in orderto provide alarms for operators to act on. The system usesSonar to detect and differentiate between divers and othertargets such as marine life and debris.


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NOAA purchased Triton Imaging's HarborSuite multi-beam and sidescan sonar acquisition and QC system foruse in an underwater port security application. The sys-tem was purchased by NOAA's Navigational ResponseTeam (NRT) which is a component within the Office ofCoast Survey. The system will be used to test the BaselinePort Security (BPS) concept being developed by the U.S.Coast Guard R&DCenter. With BPS,high-resolution sonarimages of high-riskareas of the port seabedare periodically collect-ed. The resultantimages are comparedwith a set of baselineimages. Changes are detected and suspicious objects arethen investigated with divers and/or remotely operatedvehicles (ROVs).

In this application, Triton's Isis Sonar software will con-

trol Reson 8125 multibeam and Klein 5000 sidescansonars. Triton's MosaicRT and BathyRT software willprovide real-time geo-coded images of the seabed andassociated bathymetry to insure complete and accuratecoverage of the seabed. Also included in the purchase isTriton's survey monitor software, Triton MB-Monitor.MB-Monitor analyzes multibeam data quality in real-time

and provides visualfeedback to the vesseloperator to ensure high-quality data is beingcollected and insuringthat no potentially dan-gerous objects will beoverlooked.

Triton personnel areinstalling the HarborSuite system on the SeaArk vesselthis summer, with on-the-water testing scheduled inAugust in Miami Harbor.



Triton Selected for Port Security System

stand what may happen during a terrorist attack so thatthe most appropriate measures may be implemented toprotect our ports and waterways.

Special technical assessment projects are nominated byCoast Guard Headquarters and its Areas, Districts,Sectors and field units. Examples of special technicalassessments conducted include blast and consequenceanalysis of:• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)• Passenger Ferries; • Barges carrying Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDCs);• Tunnels;• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) barges• Cruise ships

These assessments are classified because of the sensitiveinformation that they contain, so they are not available tothe general public.

A logical outgrowth of an assessment is a need to addressthe vulnerability and gaps that have been documented.One of the mechanisms currently in place to addressneeds is the Port Security Grant Program.

When vulnerabilities are identified, consequences areknown, and risks are prioritized, it is important to takesteps to reduce risk in the port. This takes resources. Tohelp, the federal government administers a Port SecurityGrant program that funds projects which reduce securityrisks in ports. The Coast Guard plays a significant role inthe grant process, which has awarded over $560 millionsince 9/11. In 2004, the DHS Office of State and LocalGovernment Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP)was designated as the lead agency to centralize state andlocal terrorism preparedness and grant administrationwith other emergency preparedness grant programs. Theprogram has received good feedback because it addressesissues "at the deck plate" level.

The Port Security Assessment Program, the PSRAT(soon to be MSRAM), special assessments and the PortSecurity Grant program combine to provide an in-depthunderstanding of risks in our ports. The MaritimeTransportation System and the American public expectnothing less as we fully exploit effective mitigation strate-gies.

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The nation's capital will host the OCEANS 2005Conference, one of the largest international forums devot-ed to ocean sciences, technology, policy, engineering andeducation. The conference, presented bi-annually by theMarine Technology Society (MTS) and the Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), will be heldat the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington,D.C., September 19-23.

The OCEANS 2005 Conference will showcase thelatest research results, technology, presentations fromleaders across the ocean community, and roundtable discussions concerning future oceanresource use. Guests and participants of thisevent will include researchers, engineers,government officials, technologists, educa-tors, scientists, and students among manyothers. Members of the current adminis-

tration- including the president and the vice president-have been invited to attend. The Conference Committeeaims to bring attention to recent commission reports forfuture national ocean policies and create public awarenessregarding the condition and maintenance of our "oneocean."

"One Ocean"This year's conference theme is "One Ocean."

"When you pause for a moment and reflect, justbecause we have given regions of our ocean differ-

ent geographical identities, it doesn't change thereality that it is a continuous body of water thataffects all coastal nations directly and influ-ences all others in one way or another," saidthe committee on the website,


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www.oceans2005.org. "The future ofour 'One Ocean' is vitally importantto all of our global society, and wewant to identify all of the great workthat is going on already in the contextof the much greater need for addi-tional work and interaction that isnecessary for the future of our 'OneOcean.'"

Under the "One Ocean" theme,issues such as Homeland MaritimeSecurity, Global Observation andExploration, Emerging OceanScience, Technology, andEngineering, Ocean Education andOutreach and Proactive GlobalCooperation and Engagement will bediscussed.

Event planners expect guests toarrive in Washington, D.C. onFriday, September 16. On Sunday,September 18, there will be a confer-ence registration in the afternoon andan Oceans Conference Film Festivallater in the day. Program FocusEvents will kick off on Monday,September 19, followed by anevening reception. Exhibitions,luncheons, and focus events will con-tinue until Thursday, September 22,when the exhibition hall is scheduledto close. On Friday, September 23,there will be a Global Ocean TownHall meeting, followed by the confer-ence closing ceremony. For guestswho are leaving early, organizers haveplanned a Potomac River cruiseluncheon, while those leaving laterthat night will take part in the dinnerriver cruise aboard the Odyssey.

In the worksOne of the goals that organizers

have for OCEANS 2005 is toincrease student involvement in theconference. Student will be invitedto participate in a poster contest and,perhaps, even a student film contest.Organizers also hope to promoteocean education and outreach.Suggestions have been made by eventcommittees as to how this goal can beachieved. Suggestions include: Havehigh school students and teachersattend; include a student conferencein the program; and have college andjob fairs within the conference.

Washington, D.C.According to the conference organ-

izers, guests will have things to dobesides attend conference events.They can tour the nation's capital on

foot or by bike or boat. Avid readerscan visit the Library of Congress, thelargest library in the world. Sportsfans can watch the national pastime,played by the city's home team, theWashington Nationals. Some mayopt to see the Lincoln Memorial, cen-trally located near the ReflectingPool, Washington Memorial, and theU.S. Capitol. There is also theDeclaration of Independence in theNational Archives as well as muse-ums; such as the International SpyMuseum, the Navy Museum, theNational Geographic Museum andits interactive exhibits, theSmithsonian, and the HolocaustMemorial Museum. For more information on OCEANS 2005

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Human-Powered Submarine Display N/A 20-21/26-27Hydro Group plc www.hydrohouse.co.uk 90Hydro International/GITC bv www.hydro-international.com 225Hydroid Inc. www.hydroidinc.com 25Hydroscience Technologies, Inc. www.seamux.com 39IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society www.oceanicengineering.com 13Impulse Enterprise www.impulse-ent.com 103Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO N/A 157International Industries & L-3 Communications Klein Associates www.internationalindustries.net 2

www.L-3Klein.comInternational Ocean Systems www.intoceansys.co.uk 186International Transducer Corp. www.itc-transducers.com 138InterOcean Systems, Inc. www.interoceansystems.com 215IVS 3D www.ivs3d.com 115IXSEA INC www.ixsea.com 57-58/62-63John S. Connor, Inc. www.jsconnor.com 214Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation www.livingoceansfoundation 74Knudsen Engineering Limited N/A 207Kongsberg Maritime Inc. www.kongsberg.com 8-JulLinkQuest Inc. www.link-quest.com 172Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc. www.sippican.com 53-61MacArtney Offshore Inc. www.macartney.com 127Makai Ocean Engineering www.makai.com 182Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center www.marinetech.org 97Marine Magnetics Corp. www.marinemagnetics.com 107Marine Sonic Technology www.marinesonic.com 34Marine Technology Reporter www.seadiscovery.com 22-23Marine Technology Society www.mtsociety.org 10Materials Systems Inc. www.matsysinc.com 30McLane Research Laboratories, Inc. www.mclanelabs.com 145MCS www.mcs.harris.com 187Measurement Technology NW www.mtnw-usa.com 123METOCEAN Data Systems www.metocean.com 87Microcom Design, Inc. www.microcomdesign.com 135Minerals Management Service www.mms.gov 192-193Miros AS www.miros.no 18Mitretek Systems www.mitretek.org 155-156Mooring Systems, Inc. www.mooringsystems.com 128National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) www.nga.mil 69National Response Center www.nrc.uscg.mil 213Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command pao.cnmoc.navy.mil 164-165Naval Undersea Warfare Center - Division Newport www.nuwc.navy.mil 98-99Nekton Research, LLC www.nektonresearch.com 68NFESC www.nfesc.navy.mil 136-137NOAA www.noaa.gov 139-150NOBSKA/General Oceanics www.nobska.net 230NortekUSA www.nortekusa.com 180Ocean Marine Industries, Inc. www.oceanmarineinc.com 178Ocean.US www.ocean.us 194Oceaneering International, Inc. www.oceaneering.com 46-47/51-52Oceanic Imaging Consultants, Inc. www.oicinc.com 173-174OceanServer Technology, Inc. www.ocean-server.com 64ODI Advanced Technology Systems www.odi.com 132Odom Hydrographic Systems & Imagenex Technology www.odomhydrographic.com 3


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www.imagenex.comOffice of Naval Research www.onr.navy.mil 49-50Optech Incorporated www.optech.ca 189ORE Offshore www.ore.com 206Paroscientific, Inc. www.paroscientific.com 133Phoenix International, Inc. www.phnx-international.com 154PMI Industries, Inc. www.pmiind.com 96PREVCO Subsea Housings www.prevco.com 131Pro Battery Specialists N/A 112RBR Ltd. www.rbr-global.com 211RD Instruments www.rdinstruments.com 121-122Remote Ocean Systems www.rosys.com 66RESON www.reson.com 72Schleifring www.schleifring.com 151Science Applications International Corporation www.saic.com 35-36Sea Con Brantner & Associates, Inc. www.seacon-usa.com 205SEA CON/Phoenix Inc. www.seaconphoenix.com 102Sea Sciences, Inc. www.seasciences.com 108Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. www.seabird.com 118-119Seaeye Marine Ltd. www.seaeye.com 1SeaRobotics Corporation www.searobotics.com 113Seaview Sensing Ltd. www.seaviewsensing.com 29Seimac www.seimac.com 191Service Argos, Inc. www.argosinc.com 188Sidus Solutions, Inc. www.sidus-solutions.com 146Smithsonian Institution www.si.edu/marinescience/ 166SonarData www.sonardata.com 15Sonardyne Inc. www.sonardyne.com 40Sonatech, Inc. www.sonatech.com 144Sound Ocean Systems www.soundocean.com 161South Bay Cable www.southbaycable.com 134SouthCoast Development Partnership www.southcoastdev.org 5SouthCoast Development Partnership www.southcoastdev.org 6SPAWAR SSC www.spawar.navy.mil/depts/d30 167-168Student Posters N/A 79-86Subconn Inc. www.subconn.com 126Subsea Technologies, Inc. www.subseatechnologies.com 219-220Sutron Corporation www.sutron.com 177SyQwest, Inc. www.syqwestinc.com 226Tenix LADS Inc. www.tenix.com 117The International SeaKeepers Society www.seakeepers.org 106The National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences (CEROS) www.ceros.org 183The UOV Company www.uovehicles.com 110Trimble www.trimble.com 208Triton Imaging, Inc. www.tritonimaginginc.com 124TSS (International) Ltd www.tss-international.com 78U.S. Geological Survey marine.usgs.gov 227-228VideoRay www.videoray.com 212WET Labs Inc. www.wetlabs.com 104-105YSI / Endeco / SonTek www.YSI.com 217-218Zevulun Marine Systems Ltd. www.aquamate.biz 153



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SeaEye China Success RecognizedShadow government minis-

ter, Mark Hoban MP, visitedSeaeye's factory in Fareham,England, following theannouncement of the compa-ny winning a major orderfrom China for the oil andgas industry. The company,which was formed in 1987, isa manufacturer of electricallyoperated underwater ROVs,with sales globally to the offshore oil and gas industry,marine science establishment, the military and the emer-gency services. During his tour of Seaeye's developmentand assembly areas, Mark Hoban said it was a greatachievement for the company to have broken into theChinese market.

“When people talk about a threat from China, Seaeye'ssuccess proves there are in fact opportunities for a two waytrade.” He added: “With gloomy talk about manufactur-ing business in the UK, it is good to see that those com-panies that are innovative, and look for new markets,thrive.”

JRC Debuts Doppler SonarJapan Radio introduces to the JLN-550 Doppler Sonar.

The JLN-550 is a 2- or 3-axis Doppler sonar designed tooffer enhanced speed accuracy and stability of display,achieved with a new compact dual frequency transducerthat is less affected by aeration and can be mounted in abow location. Using a 240 KHz 4 beam pulse pattern forbottom tracking, speed over the ground (SOG) can beshown in water depths below keel of approximately 2m to250m, while in the high frequency (2MHz) mode, watertracking allows speed through the water (STW) fromdepths below keel of 3m and greater. A new large LEDdisplay gives excellent presentation of vessel ahead/asternspeeds and bow port/starboard motion. An optional rategyro provides 3-axis operation for stern port/starboardmotion.


Fugro Pelagos Wins NOAA DealFugro Pelagos, Inc. won a contract with the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-NOS)to provide Hydrographic Surveying and Related SupportServices. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantitycontract is for 5-years, and not-to-exceed $50,000,000.An initial Task Order has begun, valued at just under$6,000,000 for operations in remote portions of Alaskawaters, using multiple vessels, and RESON 8111 and8101 multibeam echo sounder systems. Future opera-tions can include multibeam echo sounder, side scansonar and hydrographic LIDAR anywhere in US waters,including Alaska, Hawaii, the Territories and Great Lakesareas.


USN Assists Russian Sub Rescue The U.S. Navy sent a remotely operated submersible

vehicle to assist in rescueefforts for a Russian subma-rine, caught in a fish net offthe eastern Russian coast,according to a statementreleased by the U.S. PacificFleet. "At the request of theRussian Navy, we are prepar-ing to deploy a team from theNavy's Deep SubmergenceUnit to assist with the situa-tion," the statement read.The submersible, called a"Super Scorpio," is capable ofcutting one-inch-thick steelcable. The United States andRussia are participants in theInternational SubmarineEscape and Rescue LiaisonOffice (ISMERLO), thestatement said, noting thatboth countries participated insubmarine rescue exerciseSorbet Royal off the coast of Italy in June 2005.

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Official U.S. Navy filephoto of the "SuperScorpio" remote operatedvehicle (ROV) to a saferecovery aboard the spe-cial mission charter shipM/V Kellie Chouest. U.S.Navy photo byPhotographer's Mate 1stClass Daniel N. Woods

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Low Cost PC Based Sonar for WindowsCruzPro Ltd. has developed what it calls the first dual

frequency PC based color sonar that works in both stan-dard Analog and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes.The PcFF80 interface box offers 2560 watts peak-to-peak(320 watts RMS) and will work to 1000 feet at 200Khzand more than 1500 feet at 50Khz. The PcFF80 willturn any laptop or desktop PC running Win98, WinXpor Win2K into a high resolution color sonar unit for lessthan $1,000, including transducer.


C-Surveyor AUV Far East CampaignC&C Technologies wants to mobilize one of its C-

Surveyor deepwater AUVs to the Far East in the begin-ning of 2006. The company is currently discussing proj-ects with several operators in the region to align timeschedules and budgets. Thomas Chance, president of C& C Technologies, Inc., said, "We are uncertain that thereis enough work in the Far East to justify the mobilizationcosts. In order for us to expand our AUV services to thisregion, we must secure several pending projects."

C&C is presently finishing up the customization of itsnext generation AUV, the C-Surveyor II. Once complet-ed, C-Surveyor II will embark on several months of Gulfof Mexico projects. When these GOM projects are com-pleted, a decision will be made regarding mobilization tothe Far East. Meanwhile, the C-Surveyor I is currently

working in Brazil and will transit to West Africa in July forvarious pipeline surveys in that region.

C & C's AUVs collect detailed data including multi-beam bathymetry and imagery, chirp side-scan sonar, andchirp sub-bottom profiler data. Sub-sampled data is thenacoustically transmitted from the AUV to the support ves-sel in real-time, thus allowing on-board engineers to makeinformed route decisions and perform on-the-fly qualityassurance.


WesternGeco Conducts Survey WesternGeco said that Sabah Shell Petroleum Company

Ltd. has contracted the company to conduct a high-reso-lution Q-Marine survey over its St. Joseph field, offshoreSabah, Malaysia. The survey, which commenced in June,is the first Q-Marine project in Southeast Asia and willcover approximately 100 sq. km. The shallow, structural-ly complex St. Joseph reservoir produces oil and gas in anarea that poses many surveying and imaging challenges.Strong currents, numerous obstructions and infrastruc-

MTS ROV Committee Announces Scholarship WinnersKevin Bretney, David Kunz, Brady Gibbs, and Justin Leidwanger have been selected as recipients of the Marine

Technology Society's 2005 ROV Committee Scholarships. In addition, Yuko Yokazawa and Kathy Keyton receivedspecial ROV Committee Scholarships exclusively for MATE students. Bretney, who will be a freshman at FranklinW. Olin College of Engineering, was awarded $5,000; Kunz who will be a freshman at Gonzaga University inSpokane was awarded $2,500. Gibbs is a marine/mechanical engineering major at Texas A&M University inGalveston, and Leidwanger who is pursuing a masters in nautical archaeology at Texas A&M University in CollegeStation each received $1,250. As winners of the MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) ROVCommittee Scholarships, Yokazawa who is a marine science and technology major at Monterey Peninsula Collegereceived $3,000, and Keyton who is pursuing a degree in marine technology at Cape Fear Community College willreceive $2,000. All will be recognized during the Awards Presentations at Underwater Intervention '06 in NewOrleans, Louisiana. Drew Michel, chairman of the ROV Committee of MTS initiated the scholarship program in1994. Since then it has awarded over $65,000 to deserving students.

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ture, combined with difficult near-surface conditions,have hindered previous conventional survey attempts toimage faults and reservoir sands. The Q-Technology ves-sel, Geco Topaz, is conducting the survey towing six3000-m cables with a separation of 30 m, using theWesternGeco proprietary calibrated Q-Marine source.

Ocean Science Training Bill AnnouncedSenator Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced the Ocean and

Coastal Literacy in Urban and other Environments Act(S. 1465) to strengthen programs relating to ocean,coastal, and Great Lakes science training by providingcoordination of efforts, greater interagency cooperation,and the strengthening and expansion of related programsadministered by the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration, and to diversify the ocean, coastal, andGreat Lakes science community by attracting underrepre-sented groups. (HK Law)

Triton Enhances Seismic Data LoggerTriton Imaging, Inc. has released version 1.5 of its new

seismic data logger, Triton SB-LoggerTM. New featuresinclude: 24-bit analog interface utilizing COTS A/Dboards and designed to provide high resolution data cap-ture with minimal user interaction; band pass filteringwith graphics-based controls for setting low- and high-end values; power spectrum display tied to band pass fil-ter; logging and display of event marks with non-over-writing annotation; full-screen display for maximumviewing of seismic profile data; heads up navigation dis-play with large, easy-to-read characters and graphics


U.S. Navy to Test New UUVThe AN/BLQ-11 Mine Reconnaissance System was

loaded aboard a nuclear powered fast attack submarine fortesting on July 7.

The Navy was scheduled to launch the UUV fromMinneapolis/Saint Paul and recover the UUV while sub-merged during a series of tests to be conducted during thelater part of July.

The AN/BLQ-11 is a UUV with capabilities that mayhave far-reaching implications. The system is a program

run by the Navy's Program Manager for UnmannedUndersea Vehicles. Key testing activities include the NavalSea System Command's Undersea Warfare CenterNewport division (Technical Direction Agent) and theBoeing Company (System Contractor).

"The system is comprised of two UUVs, a recovery arm,a power stow, a Command and Control stow, and a sparestow," said electronics technician chief (SS) James Jeffery,the AN/BLQ-11 leading chief petty officer for SubmarineDevelopment Squadron 5 UUV Detachment. The recov-ery arm weighs in at about 4,400 pounds and is the heav-iest part of the system.

Now installed on the boat and undergoing a series ofpier side checkouts, the AN/BLQ-11 is set to undergo itsfirst of two at-sea submarine demonstrations of the two-tube recovery approach. Based on the success of thesetests, UUV technology may show significant advance-ment. The unique part of this system is the recovery arm,which is the first system designed to allow a submarine tocapture an autonomous UUV and recover it using twotorpedo tubes.

"It employs what they refer to as a two-tube recoveryapproach," said Naval Undersea Warfare Center(NUWC) test director, Richard Thornton. "The UUV isimpulse-launched from the lower starboard torpedo tubejust like a weapon. The recovery arm is extended from theupper starboard torpedo tube.

Following autonomous UUV operations, the UUV isprogrammed to acoustically home and dock to the recov-ery arm using advanced high frequency sonars. Once theUUV is docked, the recovery arm manipulates it backinto the lower tube, where it is retrieved, backhauled, andultimately refurbished for reuse."

"It is a brand new technology," said Thornton. "It's abrand new approach to launching and recovering vehicles,and that's a very complex evolution. The AN/BLQ 11, aresearch and development program, will provide technol-ogy and valuable lessons learned for the next generation ofunmanned undersea vehicles.

"The real purpose of this system and associated subma-rine testing is to demonstrate the launch and recoverycapability, so that the technology, if it works, can beapplied to future 21-inch UUVs," Thornton said.

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Coonamessett Inn, Falmouth,Mass: Over 200 marine technologyand oceanographic luminaries gath-ered to pay tribute to an industrygreat. Samuel Otis Raymond, 76,was honored by his seven-yearChairman, Steve Fantone. Fantonemet Sam at four A.M. in an airport19 years ago, and Sam was the onlyone alert enough to hold a conversa-tion - "that was some time ago andit's been fun all the way".

Sam graduated from MIT in 1950with a degree in mechanical engineer-ing. He became associated with DocEdgerton while working on underwa-ter products at EG&G. He startedBenthos in his barn in Falmouth in1962. Sam thanked all in attendanceand honored many past employeesand colleagues. With the expertiseand energy of 750 employees (overthe years) Benthos has grown from abarn-sized enterprise to a multi- mil-lion dollar publicly-traded corpora-tion that is traded on the NASDAQ.

Sam has four children, representedat the banquet by daughter Nixie. Sheensured that no one walked awaywith any illusions about what grow-ing up with Sam as a dad was like,saying "most children are looked afterby their parents, but it was much dif-ferent in our family. At a very earlyage we, as Sam's kids, had to reallywatch out for him. Sam bungee-jumped, sky-dived, scuba-dived, anddid all sorts of 'out there' things. Hetaught us to explore ideas, solve prob-lems and pursue our dreams."

WHOI Director Bob Gagosianlauded Sam for his impeccable char-acter, values and work ethic. Klein

Sonar Systems founder Marty Kleinintroduced himself as an "old retiredengineer" who worked with DocEdgerton and Sam at MIT. Martythanked Sam for his friendship andunwavering mentoring during thestartup of both of their companies.

Ron Marsiglio, the current presi-dent of Benthos, presented Sam witha pair of electronic image stabilizedbinoculars "with which to view theworld." Marsiglio stated that beforehe met Sam, he had "never met any-one whose mind was so un-groundedin this time and space" and that "Samwill always be the founder ofBenthos...no one can take that awayfrom him."

Another buddy, Jack Crossen ofNational Marine Fisheries Service,said that when Sam told him thename of his new company, he said

that "the benthos aurous is a bottomdwelling fish that scavenges the seafloor for food, which tells you some-thing about how frugal Sam is."

Jack Morris, the first officialemployee of the Barn Crew, intonedthat "no matter how tall you are, youalways look up to Sam."

I was honored to be invited toattend and I wish Sam and his lovelywife happy trails in their around-the-world adventure.

— Maggie Merrill

Cohan Joins SchillingRobotics

Steve Cohan has joined SchillingRobotics, LLC as director of controlsystems engineering. Using his experi-ence in control systems for a widevariety of products (from robotic sur-gical instruments to aerial drones toROVs), he will focus on enhancingproduct performance features androbustness. His work will apply toSchilling Robotics ROVs and to theRemote Systems Engine, a family ofsoftware and hardware modules thatcan be used to control almost anytype of remotely operated subsea sys-tem. This is Cohan's second employ-ment at Schilling Robotics. He previ-ously worked for the company forfour years, first as a control systemsengineer and later as chief engineerfor software and controls. In theinterim he has gained broad experi-ence in a wide range of complex elec-tro-mechanical control systems.

"Steve brings to our companyalmost two decades of experience insoftware design for remotely con-trolled devices, and he also has expe-


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Benthos Founder Retires

(L to R) Old buddies Marty Klein andSam Raymond remember the "goodol days" when they started theircompanies.Both have since sold theircompanies and have retired.

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rience in project management and strategic prod-uct development," states Schilling Robotics CEOTyler Schilling. "The breadth of his experience,which runs from medical to aerospace to subsea,fits well with our emphasis on creating productsthat use innovative technologies from diverse disci-plines."

Cohan played a key role in developing flight con-trol software for an unmanned aerial vehicle(drone) that serves as a target for missile testing andfighter pilot training. The issues on this project aresimilar to those for an ROV: remotely controllinga vehicle over a long distance, using extremely soft-ware-intensive control systems, and dealing withmany different electro-mechanical devices thatcontribute to overall operation and control.

Cohan holds a BA in science systems from theUniversity of California, San Diego, and a MS inmechanical engineering from the University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles. He also holds two patentsfor procedures used in robotic orthopedic surgery.He will be based in Schilling Robotics' headquar-ters in Davis, Ca.

Oceaneering's Nelson NamedMarAd Chief Counsel

Julie Nelson was appointed as Chief Counsel forthe Maritime Administration. "Julie brings theright combination of experience to the job," saidActing Maritime Administrator John Jamian."Her experience in industry and her credentials inthe field of Maritime and Admiralty Law give hera solid understanding of the work we do here,.

Nelson joins MarAd from OceaneeringInternational, Inc., an ocean engineering develop-ment group, where she served as General Managerand Maritime/Contracts Attorney. Previously sheserved as General Counsel and General Managerfor Nauticos Corporation of Hanover, MD, also ahigh-technology ocean engineering firm.

Nelson received her B.G.S. from IndianaUniversity, and did graduate work at the EcoleNational D'Administration in Paris.

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Scuttlebutt

Roger Race, formerly of YSI/Endeco is now general managerwith Brooke Ocean Technology USA, New Bedford, Mass.

Ted Curley, of EPC Labs, has left the family fold and is nowserving as Marketing Manager of TSS, Inc.

Bob Lobecker of Sea Beam, MTS, MOTN and RIMES famehas re-tooled Technical Marketing Associates (TMS) provid-ing consulting services to the marine and engineering fields.

Ken Jordan, one of the founders of Hydroid, Inc. resignedhis post as president in June to pursue other opportunities.

John Irza, formerly of Sygnus Technologies has joinedBluefin Robotics as sonar systems engineering director.

Battelle-Columbus, Ohio announced that it purchasedBluefin Robotics of Cambridge, Mass. in May.

Steve Withrow of L-3 Communications Klein Sonar is nowre-energizing Trinity International to provide management,strategic planning, and marketing services to the entire uni-verse.

Sam Raymond, founder and president of Benthos, finally(only kidding, Sam) stepped down effective Tuesday August9. He threw an amazing farewell party for himself and we allenjoyed the proceedings, food and drink immensely. (Seestory on page 49)

Jaimie D. Graham, son of MTR online.net's David Graham(also of Sea Technology fame), starts his Ph.D. studies inocean engineering this September at the University ofHawaii. Jaimie is an alumnus of Florida Atlantic Universityin Boca Raton.

Benthos's Chairman, Steven Fantone's son, Stephen willgraduate this coming spring from MIT's Ocean Engineeringprogram. He is very interested in underwater imaging andunderwater vehicles.

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Widder Inducted intoDiver Hall of Fame

Harbor Branch deep-sea explorerand bioluminescence expert Dr.Edith Widder became one of thenewest members of the WomenDivers Hall of Fame. This elite groupincludes such notable women as ZaleParry, star of the Sea Hunt series, andDr. Sylvia Earle, world record holderand National Geographic explorer-in-residence. HBOI president andCEO Dr. Shirley Pomponi, who nowserves on the group's board of direc-tors, was inducted in 2003. Widder

was first certified as a scuba diver in1965 and has been at Harbor Branchfor more than 15 years. She is also anadjunct research professor in theEarth & Planetary SciencesDepartment of The Johns HopkinsUniversity, a distinguished scientistadjunct at the Monterey BayAquarium Research Institute, and anadjunct professor of biological scienceat both Florida Institute ofTechnology and Florida AtlanticUniversity. In 1985, working from aDeep Rover, Widder was the first per-son to make video recordings of bio-luminescence in the ocean, which is

the light chemically produced bymany open-ocean animals. She is aworld authority on the measurementof bioluminescence and co-holds apatent on the U.S. Navy's standarddevice for measuring biolumines-cence throughout the world's oceans.

RESON Wins EgyptianNavy Contract

RESON Mediterranean Srl hasdelivered and completed the installa-tion of a survey system that includes aRESON SeaBat 8124 multibeam sys-tem and PDS2000 Software to the

Obituary: Charles David KeelingCharles David Keeling, a leading authority on atmospheric greenhouse gas accumulation and climate science pio-

neer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), died Monday, June 20,2005, while at his Montana home, of a heart attack. He was 77 years old. Keeling has been affiliated with Scrippssince 1956. Keeling was the first to confirm the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide by very precise measurementsthat produced a data set now known widely as the "Keeling curve." Prior to his investigations, it was unknownwhether the carbon dioxide released from the burning of fossil fuels and other industrial activities would accumu-late in the atmosphere instead of being fully absorbed by the oceans and vegetated areas on land. He became thefirst to determine definitively the fraction of carbon dioxide from combustion that remains in the atmosphere. TheKeeling record of the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide measured at Mauna Loa, Hawaii, and at other "pris-tine air" locations, represents what many believe to be the most important time-series data set for the study of glob-al change. "There are three occasions when dedication to scientific measurements has changed all of science," saidCharles F. Kennel, Scripps director. "Tycho Brahe's observations of planets laid the foundation for Sir IsaacNewton's theory of gravitation. Albert Michelson's measurements of the speed of light laid the foundation forAlbert Einstein's theory of relativity. Charles David Keeling's measurements of the global accumulation of carbondioxide in the atmosphere set the stage for today's profound concerns about climate change. They are the singlemost important environmental data set taken in the 20th century. Dave Keeling was living proof that a scientistcould, by sticking close to his bench, change the world. The loss is the world's loss, and the loss is also Scripps's,but, most of all, it is his family's loss." "Dr. Keeling will be sorely missed by the NOAA family," said Retired NavyVice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAAadministrator. "As a scientist, he will forever be remembered by one of the most recognizable graphs in science, thesloping curve that symbolically represents the atmospheric carbon dioxide record he derived. His pioneering workon atmospheric carbon dioxide fundamentally changed the way we view the planet and our role on it and firmlyplaced him in the pantheon of history's great scientists. He has left us with the eternal gift of his vast knowledge,but more importantly he left us and future generations with the gift of inspiration. His legacy will inspire futuregenerations to follow in his footsteps in the quest for scientific discovery."

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Hydrographic Division of theEgyptian Navy. The award alsoincludes training of Egyptian Navypersonnel.

In cooperation with RESON'sEgyptian representative, SurveyingSystem, RESON Mediterranean Srldelivered and installed a SeaBat 8124system and accessories, including aPDS2000 Hydrographic SoftwarePackage. RESON Mediterranean per-sonnel will also provide a full trainingcourse, including both theoreticaland practical training on the sonarhardware and software. The SeaBat

8124 Multibeam system operates at200 kHz and is a high accuracy sys-tem, even on the outer beams. It fea-tures an advanced bottom detectionsystem that incorporates both ampli-tude and phase detection methods. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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AXYS, Navcom, ITS toProvide Water Monitors

AXYS Technologies Inc. received anorder through NavCom TechnologyInc. to provide the NavalOceanographic Office with high pre-

cision water level monitoring buoysusing RTK-StarFire global position-ing system (GPS) technology. Thebuoys are being provided under acontract from NavOceanO held byITS Corp.

The TRIAXYS GPS buoy, using aNavCom GPS receiver, will be usedto provide real-time, accurate waterelevation data by means of acquiringGPS elevation correction data, apply-ing the solid earth tide correctionswithin the GPS receiver, and provid-ing this data at configurable intervalsto NavOceanO. The first set of GPSbuoys was to be delivered in March2005. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Nautronix LaunchesOnline Communications

Nautronix launched its new globalonline communications system to"allow customers greater access toinformation and promote greaterintegration between its network ofcompanies," according to CEO MarkPatterson. The new system includes awebsite and intranet functionality,controlled by Nautronix via a special-ly developed content managementsystem and ensures that the informa-tion is constantly updated to providethe most current view of Nautronix,its products, and its services. Headded, "What we now have is muchmore. It is a business system that wecan manage in-house to provide ourcustomers and employees withinstant access to all of the up-to-dateinformation they need about the

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Scripps Nierenberg Prize AwardedThe fifth annual award honoring the memory of William A. Nierenberg,

who led Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, as director for morethan two decades, will be awarded to BBC nature filmmaker Sir DavidAttenborough. Attenborough received the Nierenberg Prize for Science inthe Public Interest during a ceremony in front of the Birch Aquarium atScripps. He was presented with a bronze medal and $25,000.

"It is a pleasure to award the Nierenberg Prize for Science in the PublicInterest to Sir David Attenborough, whose distinguished career spans a halfcentury," said Scripps Director Charles F. Kennel. "The three key wordsthat best describe Attenborough's life's work are: science, public and aboveall, interest. He has found ways to interest all of us in how Earth's creatureslive and by so doing has enriched the lives of all humans."

Attenborough has traveled the world making innovative nature programsfor more than 50 years. Shortly after joining BBC in 1952, he began host-ing the 10-year-long series, Zoo Quest, which helped establish his career aswell as the reputation of BBC's Natural History Unit.

A landmark in television came with 1979's Life on Earth, a series abouthow life evolved on the planet, which required 1.25 million feet of film andvisits to 30 countries.

Among numerous honors over the years, he was elected a fellow of theRoyal Society — the UK's national academy of science — in 1983 andreceived a knighthood in 1985. He is a founding member of the WorldWildlife Fund and a patron of the World Land Trust, which purchases rainforest and other lands to preserve them and their animal inhabitants.

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company and its products." Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Kongsberg WaterloovillePlant Relocates

Kongsberg Maritime Ltd.'sWaterlooville facility recently relocat-ed to larger premises, a move necessi-tated by increased business levels inits U.K. naval markets. Site adminis-trator Sandra Holland said "The newsite provides an improved workingenvironment for our staff and cus-tomers." The facility specializes inthe application of proprietary andKongsberg Group (Horten, Norway)technology for U.K. maritime defenseapplications. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Octopus Printer SalesCodaOctopus Ltd. won an approx-

imate $101,000 contract to supply"specially adapted" Octopus 200series printers to Atlas ElektronikGmbH (previously part of STN AtlasElektronik GmbH), Bremen,Germany. The 20-in. printers will beintegrated into Atlas' naval submarinesonar systems, according to aspokesman. Octopus 120 series and200 series gray-scale printers have aproven track record and are widelyused in geophysical survey anddefense applications. They producecontinuous images onto thermalpaper or film for hardcopy output ofboth side-scan and seismic geophysi-cal data and other continuous data. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Oceanscan AnnouncesAppointments

Oceanscan Limited, a provider ofunderwater products to the Defence,Oil & Gas and Telecommunicationsindustries, has made two key staffadditions. Dr. Victor Svet, Doctor ofScience (Phys.-Math.), a specialist inapplied acoustics, has joinedOceanscan as Head of Research &Development. Dr. Svet graduatedfrom the Department of RadioSystems of Moscow Electro-TechnicalInstitute of Communication and wassubsequently offered a permanentposition at the Acoustics Institutewhere he has been working for morethan 38 years on problems related tothe reception and processing ofacoustic signals. His first researchprojects were concerned with study-ing non-linear correlations in acousticsignals and noise generated by high-power mechanisms with rotary units,the outcome of this theory being newefficient methods for the acousticremote sensing of aircraft engines andturbines. Further research projectswere concerned with the develop-ment and application of the ideas andmethods of coherent optics andholography for space-time signal pro-cessing in underwater acoustic obser-vation systems.

Oceanscan also announced theappointment of Donald SandilandsMSc, as Manager of Research &Development. Sandilands has beenworking in the subsea industry for 20years since graduating from HeriotWatt University. Initially working inAberdeen as an Electrical Engineer

designing ROV's and interventiontooling systems, he has spent the last10 years with Perry Slingsby Systemsin Jupiter, Fla.,, as a Senior ElectricalEngineer, the last five years of whichas Electrical Engineering GroupLeader with responsibility for thedevelopment of the electrical systemson a wide range of remotely operatedvehicles.

Manel Monteiro, Director of Sales& Marketing at Oceanscan said,"Oceanscan will be the first companyto introduce an underwater acousticlaboratory in Aberdeen. The appoint-ment of Dr Svet and DonaldSandilands is a major contribution toour commitment to ongoing researchand development in underwateracoustic technology. Both under-stand Oceanscan's aims and believethat Oceanscan is at the forefront ofsonar technology."

C&C, NavCom ExtendAgreement

C & C Technologies, Inc., a surveycompany, and NavCom Technology,Inc., a subsidiary of Deere &Company, announced a five yearextension to their agreement for thedistribution of C-Nav GPS. Theagreement continues to be exclusivewith respect to offshore operationspertaining to satellite navigation posi-tioning on projects for surveying,mapping, geophysics, mining, cablelaying and offshore construction,installation, inspection, and mainte-nance operations.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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people &companies

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Tide Gage SystemsSutron Corp. of Sterling, Va., sup-

plies tide gage systems to the USNational Ocean Service (NOS):• G3 Main Gage - Data loggingand telemetry for all approved NOSwater level and weather sensors • G3 Redundant Gage - Data log-ging for a redundant water level sen-sor and redundant weather sensors,operating along side the G3 MainGage as a backup • G3 Hydrographic Station -Water level monitoring in tidally-

affected inlandstreams and researchapplications Gagesinclude Sutron'sXPert data logger.XPert loggers runWindows CE, and

can communicate over three deviceswhile collecting data. Four MB areavailable for data and custom process-ing in BASIC. XPerts include soft-ware made for NOS applications.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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SeaBotix Adds to theLBV Line

SeaBotix has added to the LBVrange of ROV systems making a totalof 12 standard systems. There are fiveprimary categories: LBV150,LBV300, LBV600, LBV1500 and"Fly Outs". The number designatesthe LBV's depth rating in meters andthe "Fly Out"c a t e g o r yoffers threesystems in thedeeper depth

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Draeger Safety, Inc. launched thefirst delivery of 45 Submarine EscapeDevices (SED) delivered in April2005 to the Escuadron deSubmarinos of the Ecuadorian Navyin Guayaquil, Ecuador. The SED is apersonal escape apparatus for use bymarines or Submarine personnel toexit from a stricken submarine. Thesefirst 45 units are destined for theshipyard HDW class 209-1300Submarine S-102 Huancavilca.Introduction to the Ecuadorian Navystarted in early 2003 and was man-aged together with project partner,Alfred Rytz of SIPASA. SIPASA andDraeger Safety, Inc. are currentlyworking on another SubmarineEscape Devise project for Ecuador'sNavy to procure units for the secondSubmarine named Shyri.

A team from Draeger Safety trav-eled to Ecuador in mid-May to final-ize the delivery of the product and

conduct operator and maintenancetraining to the Submariners. Thetraining was at the EschuleSubmarinos (Submarine TrainingSchool) and the Naval Academylocated in Ecuador.

With the new SED, Draeger hasexpanded the product range availablefor Submarine safety and atmosphereconditioning for conventional diesel-

electric Submarines. The SED wasdeveloped exclusively at Draeger'sPittsburgh office to replace theDraeger TR75 escape unit which hadbeen out of production since the late1980's. The SED is a fully functionalsemi-closed circuit re-breathingdevice using a nitrox mixture as thebreathing gas and designed to be usedup to a depth of 75 m/246 fsw. Aunique feature of the SED is its com-bined breathing bag/buoyancy cham-ber. Shaped in the form of a horse-collar type life preserver, it functionsas a re-breather breathing bag duringthe ascent phase of the escape and asa life preserver at the surface whenfully inflated, keeping the sub-mariner's head out of the water andin a face up attitude. Signal equip-ment is provided to help alert rescuersto the submariner's position.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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SED: An Emergency Escape Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Draeger Safety's SED team with rep-resentatives from the Ecuador Navy.

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ratings. Built on the LBV platform,each model includes the standard fea-tures such as powerful thrusters, smalldiameter umbilical, two forward cam-eras, lamp tracking camera, lateralthruster, auto depth/heading, andvideo overlay. All the 300 m anddeeper LBV systems are available withthe additional two forward thrustersgiving the LBV extra thrust. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Magnum's Fin Wrap

Magnum's new Fin Wrap underwa-ter cutting rod is designed to burnlonger and through thick materials.The new double spiral outer adhesivewrap is designed to insulate the diverfrom shock as well as provide a supe-rior shield to slow consumption. Theoverlapping outer wrap resembles afish fin and is designed to eliminateside burning. Fin Wrap rods come 50to the box and can be ordered ineither high visibility yellow or tradi-tional black. The rods fit any brandunderwater cutting torch using 3/8"collets. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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The Underwater TiltmeterApplied Geomechanics Inc. (AGI)

introduced the Model 802DeepWater tiltmeter for underwatermeasurement of structural andmachine movement, designed for themonitoring of oil platforms, produc-tion facilities, pipelines and pipe lay-

ing equipment.They also meas-ure pitch androll of surfaceand underwatervehicles. Thestandard hous-ing withstands pressures in excess of250 bars (3625 psi). The internalsensing element is a precision tilttransducer similar to those used inaircraft and marine gyroscopes. Thehigh-gain version measures rotationalmovements smaller than 0.0001degree, while the wide-angle version,with an operational range up to +/-70degrees, accurately monitors themovement of underwater machinery.DeepWater tiltmeters are availablewith analog voltage, 4-20 mA, RS232and RS485 outputs. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Rockland OceanographicRockland Oceanographic Services

Inc. - a leader in marine microstruc-ture turbulence technology - offershigh-accuracy instrumentation andtechnical services for oceanographicresearch and monitoring. The com-pany is also the North American rep-resentative of Japan's Alec ElectronicsCo. Ltd. Rockland's product line-upincludes multi-parameter turbulenceprofilers and towed systems; single-channel and multi-channel data log-gers for CTD, fluorescence, turbidity;and electromagnetic current meters. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Multi-Function C-90Joystick

The new Cobra style joysitck isdesigned to be flexible,reliable and durable. Tothis end, the C90 can becustom configured froma list of standardoptions, including bothmomentary and alter-

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Rotech T8000 Subsea Excavation SystemThe Rotech T8000 is a range of patented subsea excavation tools operat-

ed by Rotech Subsea Limited. The Rotech tools excavate with a high speedbut low pressure column of water. The Rotech T8000 can be used for awide variety of subsea excavation requirements, such as:• Pipeline, umbilical and cable trenching, pre-trenching or deburial.• Pipeline free-span remediation.• De-burial of subsea templates, well-heads or jacket members, fromseabed materials, mud slides or drill cuttings.• Salvage of dropped equipment or vessels.• Removal of rock dump.• Site preparation for subsea installations• Civil excavation works, including harbor/berth clearance, channel main-tenance and site preparation for sea defense works.


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nate switches, see-saw potentiome-ters, trigger switches and directionsensing and center detect switches.The C90 can also be configured aseither a spring return or frictionclutch device. Special potentiometerssuch as ganged, contactless (Halleffect) and oil filled are also available.

Applications areas include marinecontrols, cranes, gantries, hoists, lifts,conveyors and container handlingequipment. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Ameron Fiberglass PipeAmeron manufactures glass rein-

forced epoxy (GRE), vinylester andphenolic composite pipe and fittings

globally and pro-vides services,such as pre-fabri-cation of spools,assembly andinstallation train-ing and fieldservice anywherein the world. Fiberglass piping isinherently corrosion resistant andlightweight. It also offers fire resist-ance and thermal insulating charac-teristics. Products are designed andavailable with special features of elec-trical conductivity, low flame spread,low smoke generation and low toxici-ty. Products are designed for use innormally wet service as well as for dryservices, such as deluge piping, and

are designed to resist exposure to firesas intense as jet fire (over 300kW/m^2 heat flux).Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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SONRAS: SoundRegistration andAnalyzing System

SONRAS is a Sound Registrationand Analyzing System consisting of asubmerged buoy and a Ship Bornecontrol Station. The system isdesigned to records, presents andanalyses acoustic noise in the frequen-cy domain from 10Hz to 100kHz.The analysis is performed by FastFourier transform, and presentedwith few seconds delay.

The Instrument buoy is ported in acage with weights and floats, makingit stable in the sea. A mast is support-ing the radio antenna and the GPSreceiver.• Weight 40 kg• Hydrophone suspend able to

30 m depth• Battery capacity for 8 hours • Recommended frequency span

10 Hz to 100kHz



Shark Marine Technologies Shark Marine Technologies, a manu-

facturer of underwater imaging equip-ment, ROV and underwater surveysystems has released the Navigator, anunderwater navigation and sonar unitdesigned for diver operation. Thesonar and navigation data are dis-played on a five-in. LCD screen andcontrolled by the diver throughWindows based software. Weighing2.5 lb. in the water, including thefront mounted scanning sonar, theunit is designed to be portable. The will be used for, but not limited to,mine countermeasures, Navy ops, search and recovery, hull inspections,underwater archaeology, diver guidance and surveillance.

Options include GPS, Digital Camera, Acoustic Positioning System(APS), Magnetometer or cable tracker, Depth and compass to provide thediver with even more information and to keep a log of underwater activi-ty. The Navigator can also be attached to a Diver Propulsion Vehicle(DPV) for navigation and obstacle avoidance.


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• Fourier analysing in the buoy, analogue and digital transfer by radio to the ship

• Selected data stored in buoy during operation

• GPS position determinationVisit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Platinum HB: EngineeredHardband Solution

Grant Prideco has introducedPlatinum HB, an engineered hard-band solution.Designed for bothoperators and pipeowners, Platinum HBprovides is designedto provide excellent

casing wear performance and tooljoint protection. Casing wear testsrevealed a 31 percent reduction inwear to the casing over the nearestcompetitive hardbanding, accordingto the company.

At the same time, radial tool jointwear in casing was reduced 55% com-pared to the next best casing-friendlysolution. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Brunswick Commercial &Government Products

Brunswick Commercial &Government Products, formerlyBoston Whaler Commercial &Government Products, is dedicated to

the needs of commercial and govern-ment customers with over 30 yearsexperience building and supportingmission specific Law EnforcementHomeland Security, SpecialOperations/Combat, Fire/Rescue andWorkboat craft. Offering commer-cialized Boston Whalers, UnmannedSurface Vessels, Brunswick hulls andVT Halmatic products includingRIBs and composite craft up to 100feet (328 m).


The Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution (WHOI) began develop-ing a new piston corer for retrievingsediments from the ocean floor. Oncecomplete in 2006, the deep-watercoring system will reportedly be thelargest in the U.S. and among thebiggest in the world. The corer'senormous weight - 25,000 pounds -coupled with the environmentaldemands associated with working inwater up to 20,000 ft. deep presentedmajor technical challenges to the sys-tem required to lower the corer to thesea floor then recover it, along with itsancient sediment samples.

The institute's new piston corer willbe able to penetrate up to 160 ft. intothe ocean floor, giving scientists aview of hundreds of thousands oreven millions of years of climate and

ocean history.In the past, research vessels like

those used by WHOI and other shipsengaged in activities ranging fromdrilling to deep-water salvage typical-ly used steel ropes to lift heavyobjects. The new mission requirednew technology, particularly in therope used and its ability to deploy andrecover the massive corer while pro-viding long and satisfactory life.

To support the 25,000-pound cor-ing system and withstand the envi-ronmental demands presented bydeep-water exploration, WHOIselected a custom braided, syntheticfiber rope from Puget Sound Rope, aunit of the Cortland Companies. Therope will be based on Puget SoundRope's Plasma 12 x 12-strand, whichuses Spectra polyethylene fiber from

Honeywell Specialty Materials, aswell as other products and technolo-gies, to gain its incredible strengthand other attributes. Spectra fiber,pound for pound, is 10 timesstronger than steel.

Once completed, WHOI's rope willbe nearly 23,000 ft. (7,000 m) longand, while just two inches in diame-ter, will be able to lift more than350,000 pounds. The corer will beinstalled on the 279-ft. (85 m)research vessel Knorr, which is ownedby the U.S. Navy and operated byWHOI.

The Knorr and its 2,700 sq. ft. offloating laboratory space are sched-uled to begin work with the new pis-ton corer in 2006.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Exploring the Deep with a Unique Rope

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Kokes Marine Technologies, LLCoffers the Corsair RS-1 andConstellation RS-2 for charter. Thetwo 48 ft. Diesel / ElectricSubmarines are based on the previoussuccess of the RS Class Design. TheRS Submarine fleet is available forworldwide charter to the offshoremarine industries, research centersand qualified naval forces located in

the U.S. and abroad. The RSSubmarine is an ideal platform forcovert naval and security operations.Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) andprototype system testing can be effi-ciently performed for a fraction of thecost normally allocated to such tasks.The RS Submarine has 8000 kg ofreserve buoyancy and, therefore, iscapable of carrying a myriad of bolt-on or internal ancillary equipment.Hydraulics as well as various voltagesupplies and computer interface pro-tocols are available for a broad rangeof applications. The submarines aredeployed directly from the pier withup to six personnel onboard andarrive at the dive site under independ-

ent power. Operations are conductedwithout the need of support ships.The RS Class Submarines are capableof navigating over 400 nautical mileseither on the surface or submerged in

the snorkel mode, and are command-ed by experienced retired U.S. Navysubmariners.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Kokes Offers Sub Services

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Offering commercial-off-the-shelf,mission-specific options and in-housecustom capabilities.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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New Digital UnderwaterCommunication System

ELAC Nautik recently introducedits new model UT 3000 for cus-tomers with extended communica-tion requirements. In addition to thefeatures of the UT 2000, this newunderwater communication system isdesigned to be capable of establishinga digital link for data transfer andvocoder applications.

Different transmission modesenable the selection of the optimumcommunication channel. Standardand customizable interfaces of theUT 3000 support integration in theship's communication network andenhance the communication optionsby interaction with connected sys-tems.

ELAC Nautik's underwater com-munication systems family is comple-mented by the UT 2200 serving as anemergency system onboard of sub-marines or as a mobile device.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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New Ocean MeasuringInstrument

Ocean Sensor Systems released thenew OSSI-010-006 Wave Staff IIwater level sensor that combines asealed, waterproof package, lowpower microprocessor and a tempera-ture stable, sensing circuit. The WaveStaff II operates from 5.5V to40VDC and has analog and RS232serial data outputs. The serial dataoutput string contains the water level& temperatures in ASCII or binaryformat.

The Wave Staff II can be pro-grammed to free run or sample ondemand. It is easily programmed viaa PC serial port using our Wave StaffInterface Software. The Wave Staff IIhas two new features. The CoaxialCable Staff eliminates the need for aseparate water ground wire and bothStaff & electrical cord are changeable.Price ranges from $942 to $1100depending on staff length. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Modular Batteries forUUV & SubmersibleApplications

Lithion Inc. introduced a new high-capacity modular battery systemusing Lithium-ion technology.

Based on the ASDS (AdvancedSEAL Delivery System) battery devel-oped for the U.S. Navy, it is designedto allow the safe storage of over 1.2MW/hours of energy in a rugged,compact design. The system can bebroken down into its three primaryelements: the individual Lithium-ioncells; the Lowest Replaceable Units

(LRUs); and the Battery Modules.The individual cells are 3.6 volt

(nominal), 350 Ampere-hour cells,and feature high-grade stainless-steelshells. Each cell is hermetically sealedusing a laser welding system. In addi-tion, each battery system is equippedwith an electronics package known asa Battery Management System(BMS), which monitors the status ofeach cell in the entire battery system,in addition to battery temperatures inseveral locations.Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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Wärtsilä: Providing the Power

Wärtsilä is The Ship Power Supplierfor builders, owners and operators ofvessels and offshore installations. Itsglobal service network takes completecare of customers' ship machinery atevery lifecycle stage. Wärtsilä is aleading provider of power plants,operation and lifetime care services indecentralized power generation.

Wärtsilä offers a single source formain and auxiliary engines from 520kW (697 hp) to 80,080 kW (107,300hp), generating sets, reduction gears,propulsors, efficiency rudders, con-trol systems, seals and bearings. Visit www.maritimeequipment.com/mt

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COMMERICAL CERTIFIED DIVERJob Location: USA, OR Portland

We are currently accepting resumes for expe-rienced certified divers, requirements are asfollows:

• A Min. of 5 Years Diving Experience.Topside and Underwater Welding, PropellerRepair & Polishing, General Marine Services& Light Marine Construction.

• Must be willing to relocate. This is a fulltime position.

If You Meet Our Requirements And AreInterested In Applying Please Send ResumeBy Fax To: (503) 286-2871 or Email To: [email protected]

Marvin SmithFred Devine Diving & Salvage Co.6211 N Ensign StreetPortland, OR 97217USA

Phone: 503-283-5285Fax: 503-286-2871Email: [email protected]: http://www.freddevinedivingandsal-vage.com

DESIGN ENGINEERSJob Location: New Zealand, Auckland

High Modulus (NZ) Ltd is a world leader incomposite engineering for the marine indus-try.

We are currently expanding our DesignEngineering Department and are seekingIntermediate and Senior level compositedesign engineers to work in our head officein Auckland, New Zealand.

Job Overview:Structural analysis and design of sailing andmotoryachts in composite materials. The jobalso entails work in the R&D area, some yardvisits and a significant amount of client con-tact.

The Person:Applicants should be tertiary qualified engi-neers with at least three years experience innaval architecture and/or composite structur-al engineering. Those with established designexperience and the ability to work in a teamenvironment would be preferred. Practicalboatbuilding experience would be an advan-tage, as would a personal interest in boating.

Candidates wishing to apply should send aC.V with covering letter to:

Contact: Evelyn CraigCompany name: High Modulus (NZ) LtdAddress: Private Box 302-191, NorthHarbour, Auckland, New Zealand Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.highmodulus.co.nz/

Engineering Office ManagerHigh Modulus (NZ) LtdPrivate Box 302-191North HarbourAuckland, New Zealand

Email: [email protected]

FACILITIES TECHJob Location: Bahamas, Lee Stocking Island

The Perry Institute for Marine Science(www.perryinstitute.org), a US non-profitorganization that has been successfully run-ning a marine biology research facility in theBahamas since 1970, is seeking an energeticself-disciplined Facilities Professional for itsmarine research center located on LeeStocking Island, Exuma, Bahamas. This is anon-island analytical problem-solving positioninvolving all aspects of daily facility mainte-nance operations of a large self-supportingremote island. The ideal candidate will havehands-on maintenance experience with gener-ators, electrical distribution systems, utilities,including water and wastewater systems,HVAC, refrigeration, marine diesel and out-board engines, vessel repairs/outfitting,heavy vehicles and equipment, fundamentalconstruction, project management and com-puter knowledge. This is a hands-on positionand the ideal candidate must be flexible withpriorities, able to juggle between multipledemands, be relentless about work beingdone correctly, able to work outside in verywarm conditions for a large part of the day.A team-oriented attitude is also required. Thisis a great challenge for great adventure forthe right individual. Salary is commensuratewith experience and additional compensationincludes housing, utilities, travel, partial relo-cation, medical/dental coverage, vacation,and retirement benefits. No pets. Range is$32,000 to $36,000 DOQ. Fax resume withcoversheet including salary requirements to:561-741-0193 EOE/DFWP.

Ruth Ann GonzalezPerry Institute for Marine Science100 North US Hwy One #202Jupiter, FL 33477USA

Phone: 561-741-0192Fax: 561-741-0193Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE MANAGERJob Location: Germany, Hamburg

Leading a team of around 40 service engi-neers based in 8 European locations.Resource Management, Quality Control &Qualification to the optimum sattisfaction ofour customers would be your task.

Oliver SchwarzPro Nautas GmbHKutterweg 1Leer, 26789Germany

Email: [email protected]

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERJob Location: USA, CA Oxnard

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible forensuring the correct manufacturing proce-dures, fixtures and tooling are developed andavailable for all production activities. TheManufacturing Engineer also assists with cer-tain quality activities, e.g. nonconformingitem disposition, procedure writing, problemsanalyses and recommendations. Performsany other manufacturing engineering func-tions, and assists other departments asneeded. Maintains document control, per-forms other general engineering work, and

reports as appropriate.

Eric BirnsBIRNS, Inc.1720 Fiske PlaceOxnard, CA 93033-1863USA

Phone:805-487-5393Fax: 805-487-0427Email: [email protected]: http://www.birns.com/engrmfc1.html

MARINE ARCHTECT IIJob Location: USA, TX Houston

Floatover AnalystMinimum of 8 years experience in motionanalysis using MOSES, reduction of environ-mental data, mooring system modeling anddesign, LMU, DSU loose slot, barge ballast-ing, loads on the LMU/DSU. loads on thefenders, etc. 3-8 years experience

Permanent Position in West Houston, Texas.Must be authorized to work in US for anyemployer.Must be willing to relocate to Houston, Texas

Contact Renee Grimes, Technical Recruiter at713 358 7164 or 800 364 2626 or via e-mail:

[email protected]

Renee GrimesBridgewater Carltech24 Greenway Plaza #1303Houston, Texas 77046USA

Phone:713 358 7164Email: [email protected]: http://www.bwresources.com

MARINE ENGINEERING MANAGERJob Location: Canada, Vancouver

• 10 years experience in design of ship sys-tems and/or offshore engineering projects,particularly with regard to smaller special-ized commercial vessels

• Demonstrated capability and experiencesupervising a team of qualified engineersand technologists

• Demonstrated capability and experience inpreparing and meeting project schedulesand budgets

• Qualifications suitable for registration as aProfessional Engineer in the Province ofBritish Columbia, Canada

• Familiarity with the development and imple-mentation of quality assurance proceduresin a design environment

• Strong inter-personal skills in dealing withClients, suppliers, and personnel

Applicants must:

• Be capable, creative individuals with strongmotivations to provide the highest stan-dards of design for high performance work-ing vessels

• Be able to work independently or as part ofa focussed project team on the widest pos-sible range of ship-design activities

• Be familiar with rules of major ClassificationSocieties, Canadian and US NationalAuthorities, SOLAS, and IMO

• Possess strong skills in AutoCAD, Word,and Excel

• Have excellent written and oral communica-tion skills in English

Ken Harford, P. Eng.Robert Allan Ltd.Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Email: [email protected]: http://www.ral.bc.ca

MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTJob Location: Canada, Vancouver

• Training in the design of Marine EngineeringSystems

• Strong AutoCAD skills• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a shipyard

or design office

Applicants must:• Be capable, creative individuals with strong

motivations to provide the highest stan-dards of design for high performance work-ing vessels





Ken Harford, P. Eng.Robert Allan Ltd.Vancouver, Canada


MARINE INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANJob Location: USA, CA Bodega Bay

Bodega Marine Laboratory of the Universityof California has a current opening availablefor a marine technician to oversee, maintainand troubleshoot a variety of oceanographicsensors and moorings. For more information,please go to:

http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/ViewVacancy?id=3379

Conci MackBodega Marine Laboratory2099 Westside RoadBodega Bay, CA 94923USA

Phone:707.875.2011Email: [email protected]:http://jobs.hr.ucdavis.edu/jm/ViewVacancy?id=3379

MARINE MACHINISTJob Location: USA, FL Ft. Lauderdale

Must be able to setup & operate manual mills& lathes with a broad knowledge of tools.Fabricate precision replacement or repairparts for all types of marine equipment fromall types of metallic and plastic material ofvarious sizes working from blue prints,sketches, samples or other instructions withspeed & accuracy with little or no assistance.Be able to accurately use precision measur-

MMTTRR MMAARRKKEETTPPLLAACCEE •• JJOOBBSS •• WWWWWW..SSEEAADDIISSCCOOVVEERRYY..CCOOMMFor information on posting a job on these pages and on the “JOBS” site at www.seadiscovery.com, contact DaleBarnett at tel: 212-477-6700; fax: 212-254-6271; or e-mail: [email protected]

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ing devices, have good to excellent blue printreading skills, good to excellent math and /ortrig skill. Personal tools required. Be familiarwith • Shafting• Tapers• Threaded components• Sleeve bearings• Custom parts

Tom Krigger or Paul EngleBradford Marine, Inc.3051 State Road 84Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312USA

Phone: 954-791-3800Fax: 954-583-9938Email: [email protected]

MARINE MECHANICAL ENGINEERJob Location: Canada, Vancouver

• Undergraduate degree in MechanicalEngineering

• Strong analytical skills• Strong AutoCAD skills• 5 years experience in design of ship sys-

tems and/or offshore engineering projects• Familiarity with marine propulsion systems

including conventional propellers, Z-drives,VSP, and waterjets

• Qualifications suitable for registration as aProfessional Engineer in the Province of BC

Applicants must:• Be capable, creative individuals with strong

motivations to provide the highest stan-dards of design for high performance work-ing vessels





Ken Harford, P. Eng.Robert Allan Ltd.Vancouver, British Columbia Canada


MARINE SHIP REPAIR/PROJECT MGR.US FLAGJob Location: USA, GA Atlanta,

Estimate, mobilize, manage and control ship-yard repairs contracts in varied U.S. loca-tions. Experienced, well-organized candidatewith hard-core proven track record for deliver-ing projects ON TIME - WITHIN BUDGET.Responsible for administrative electronicreporting, i.e., CFR's, sound knowledge ofgovernmental requirements (i.e., safety, EPA),compliances and protocol.

Ideal candidate: self-starter that is highlymotivated and committed to delivering excel-lent work. US Citizen candidate must be will-ing to travel and multi-task when necessary.This is a position that will grow in managerialfunctionality as the new Marine Ship RepairDivision is retrofitted and our divisionexpands. Candidates with on-hands experi-

ence, capabilities and strong estimating skillswill override all credentials.

Meg C. SkinitisMandaree Enterprise Corp1660 Peachtree Str. NESuite 2307Atlanta,, GA 30309USA

Phone: 678-884-0517Fax: 678-884-0352Email: [email protected]: http://www.mandaree.com

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, MECHANICALDESIGNERBrooke Ocean Technology Ltd. is a leadingmanufacturer of advanced marine equipmentand instrumentation. We are about to open anoffice in New Bedford, Mass. and have imme-diate openings for the following positions:

Electrical Engineer - Robotics andAutomation - position requires 5 years experi-ence in automation and robotics and familiari-ty with electro-hydraulic systems. A marinebackground and experience with telemetrysystems would be a definite asset. The suc-cessful candidate must have a bachelor'sdegree in electrical engineering or equivalentexperience.

Jr. Mechanical Engineer - must have 2-5years experience in the development ofmarine equipment and systems. The success-ful candidate must have a strong mechanicaldesign background and be proficient withCAD software. Experience with hydraulic sys-tems would also be an asset. The successfulcandidate must have a bachelor's degree inmechanical engineering or equivalent experi-ence.

Mechanical Designer - must have at least 5years experience in the design and manufac-ture, assembly and testing of marine hard-ware. The successful candidate should havehands on experience with hydraulic systemsand be proficient with CAD software. Youshould have an associate's degree inmechanical engineering or equivalent experi-ence.

Please e-mail your resume and salary historyto Donna d'Entremont at [email protected] or fax to902-468-1388.

No phone calls please.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Only qualified applicants will receive consider-ation.

Donna d'EntremontBrooke Ocean Technology Ltd

Fax: 902-468-1388Email: [email protected]: http://brooke-ocean.com/

NAVAL ARCHITECTJob Location: USA, LA New Orleans

Responsibilities:• Running computer programs for hull calcu-

lations and structural analysis• Check drawings• Produce concept designs and specifica-

tions

• Produce detailed engineering deliverables• As required, manage a team of engineers

and designers to generate contract, func-tional and production engineering packagethrough construction, vessel trials and war-ranty

• Prepare calculations including preliminaryweight, performance, powering and rangeestimates.

• Develops new hull forms/lines, generalarrangements and basic hull structural defi-nition for concept designs

• Prepares technical reports and/or reviewstechnical data or reports provided by oth-ers as directed

• Performs and checks naval architecturalcalculations relating to floodable length,hydrostatics, stability or tonnage to assureconformity with applicable classificationsociety, regulatory body or specificationrequirements. Performs other duties asassigned by management

Requirements:• BSE in Naval Architecture and Marine

Engineering• 3+ years relevant experience• Knowledge of exterior design desirable• Familiar with USCG, DNV, LR, ABS, USN,

and BV standards• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and

Microsoft Excel• Experience with or willingness to learning

modeling software such as Rhino preferred• High degree of computer proficiency• Good communication skills essential.

Position involves coordination with regulato-ry agencies, clients, and production crew

J GiveansA. K. Suda, Inc.3004 19th StreetMetairie, LA 70002USA

Phone: 5048351500Fax: 5048311925Email: [email protected]: http://www.aksuda.com

NAVAL ARCHITECT / SALVAGE ENGI-NEERJob Location: USA, CT Groton

Successful candidate will be responsible forproviding naval architecture, salvage engi-neering, and marine engineering support forcommercial vessels such as tugs, tankbarges, research vessels, dive vessels, andpilot boats. Assigned tasks will include:

• Conducting intact and damaged stabilityanalyses.

• Conducting structural assessments usingfirst principles methods and finite elementanalysis.

• Designing marine engineering systems. • Conducting ship checks/surveys.• Performing deadweight surveys and inclin-

ing experiments.• Conducting damage assessments and

developing repair plans.• Developing shipyard work specifications.• Conducting rule analyses using classifica-

tion society standards and/or USCG regula-tions.

• Utilizing HECSALV, AutoCAD, Rhino, andAlgor software.

The position requires an engineering degreein the marine field. A graduate degree in

naval architecture or an undergraduate navalarchitecture degree with prior experience orPE is preferred. Candidates should havefamiliarity with classification society stan-dards, USCG regulations, and vessel designand construction principles. Shipboard experi-ence is highly desirable.

Interested individuals should send a resumewith cover letter. The cover letter should con-cisely describe experience related to the taskdescription above and salary history.

General information regarding JMS can befound at http://www.jmsnet.com.

Blake PowellJMS Naval Architects & Salvage Engineers1084 Shennecossett RoadGroton, CT 06340USA

Email: [email protected]: http://www.jmsnet.com

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE -- ELECTRI-CAL ENGINEERELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Do you have S.T.Y.L.E.? NCL Got S.T.Y.L.E.!

Norwegian Cruise Line offers unique cruisevacations and delights their customers withfriendly and efficient service from a dedicat-ed, passionate team…all driven by the spiritof determination and innovation under themotto "Selling VACATIONS and deliveringDREAMS".

Our customer service concept is calledS.T.Y.L.E. Service Teamwork and Yes Lead toExcellence. As part of our STYLE-ish team,you must be able to provide the most enthu-siastic, efficient and friendly service in everycontact with every customer. All of ouremployees take pride in supporting and rolemodeling S.T.Y.L.E. If you have a "can-do"attitude, then you have S.T.Y.L.E!

We are currently seeking an experiencedElectrical Engineer for our magnificent cruiseships with over 2200 passengers, and 900crew members sailing all over the world andthroughout the Hawaiian Islands year roundand offering the best of Freestyle Cruising.

***We are also accepting applications for2nd and 3rd Engineers, Deck Officers, andElectronics Engineers. [email protected] for IMMEDIATE considera-tion.***

The Electrical Engineer's primary responsibili-ty is to safely ensure the consistent, efficientoperation of all electrical systems on boardthe ship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of theElectrical Engineer include, but are not limit-ed to:• Must hold and Electrician Certificate and

preferably have a High Voltage Certificate,if the ship is equipped with medium/highvoltage system and other appropriatelicenses and certificates as required by reg-ulations.

• Familiarize himself/herself and understandthe Diesel Electrical Propulsion system ifthe vessel is so equipped.

• Know all about the ships Emergency and


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Safety Systems. Be familiar with the opera-tion of the emergency generator and howto manual start if needed. Operation of themain switchboard, synchronizing of the gen-erators, ability to bring power back to theship after a complete blackout.

• Location of all the major distribution panels,in order to be able to shut down power inthe event of a failure, i.e., fire and or main-tenance work. Maintenance/repair of mostcommon electrical problems that occur.The Electrical Engineer will work closelywith the vessel's Engineer in solving electri-cal problems.

• The Electrical Engineer may be part of awatch going system on a rotational basis.

• The Electrical Engineer must familiarizehimself/herself with the vessel'selevators/lifts. He/she may be required toattend the various elevator manufacturerstraining courses.

• Checking and maintenance of all electricalequipment as directed by the ChiefElectrical Engineer.

• The Electrical Engineer must know first aidin case of emergency.

*Fluent in English; Speak, Read, Write

International Candidates: Any employment offer for NCL is contingenton the ability of the applicant, candidateand/or new hire to successfully complete apolice background check and a medicalexamination including drug screening.Candidates must also have a valid passportand possess the ability to obtain a C-1/Dworking visa prior to being assigned to aship. US Candidates: *MMD/ Z Card Required** All NCL engineers must become MEBAmembers. You do not need to be a memberof MEBA to be considered for employment,however, if offerred a job, you must becomea member to work onboard the ship. Youmay contact your local MEBA hall for detailsabout becoming a member of the Union.

* Must have valid passport.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering orEquivalent High Voltage and Trouble ShootingExperience required.

Must hold all applicable licenses as requiredby maritime regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.• Climb on step stool or ladder in order to

complete elements of job or facilitate maintenance issues.• Bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.• Fine motor skills.• Use stairs often.• Work within different temperature changes-

indoors to outdoors.• Able to pass basic safety course.• All in here mentioned is a minimal descrip-

tion of duties. • Other work requirements may be necessary

and assigned as business or maritime lawdictates.

Cruise Ship Employment: Cruise ship employees live and work onboardfor the duration of their contract. They workapproximately 10 hours per day, 7 days perweek. Shipboard assignments may last 4 to10 months and can be followed by 1 to 2

months of vacation time. Assignment dura-tions vary based on position.

Uniforms, accommodations and all meals areincluded. Transportation to and from the shipwill be provided.

At NCL, we promise to value our team mem-bers, promoting a passionate and fun environ-ment built upon respect, integrity and enthusi-asm.

Additional NOTES: Electrical Engineers needed for both our NCLand NCLA ships. Rotations and compensation varies.Several needed in August, September andOctober.

Generally rotations are 16 weeks on and 8weeks off.

NCL ships sail all over the world.NCLA ships sail the islands of Hawaii.

EMAIL [email protected] WITH YOURRESUME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FORIMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.

Visit our website at www.NCL.com fordetailed voyage and employment information.

Maggie MerinoNorwegian Cruise Line7665 Corporate Center DriveMiami, FL 33126USA

Email: [email protected]: http://www.ncl.com

OFFERING INDONESIAN FISHERMANJob Location: Indonesia, Jakarta

Dear sir,With hereby we would like to introduce ourcompanies. Our company as the CrewingAgent mainly supplying Indonesian fishermanto foreign fishing vessel. We have intesivequalified experienced crew ready to join ship (Trawler, Longline Boat, Purseseiner, etc).

Please don't hesitate to contact us if youinterest to recruit indonesian crew and pleasecontact to the bellowe address :

Thank you for your good cooperation.

DIDING CASWADIPT.SOLOMINDO PACIFIC INTERNASIONALVILLA MAS GARDEN BLOK A/15, PERWIRAJAKARTA, BEKASI 17122, JAKARTA 17122Indonesia

Phone:62-21-889798838Fax: 62-21-8876430Email: [email protected]

PORT ENGINEER-CLAMSHELL DREDGESJob Location: USA, NJ

Weeks Marine, Inc., a leader in the MarineConstruction & Dredging industry has animmediate opening for a Port Engineer.Qualified applicants must have a minimum of5 years experience in the marine industry.Familiarity with hydraulic systems, A/C andD/C electrical systems, and hands on experi-ence with diesel engines; the ability to travelfrequently and strong computer and organiza-tional skills also required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits packageand salary commensurate with experience.Please send resume including salary require-ments to:WEEKS MARINE, INC.Att: HR/Port Eng.4 Commerce Drive Cranford, NJ 07016Fax: 908-272-3948E-Mail: [email protected]/F/D/V

Trish McSullaWeeks Marine, Inc.4 Commerce DriveCranford, NJ 07016USA

Phone:908-272-4010 ext 2109Fax: 908-272-3948Email: [email protected]

PROJECT MANAGER SHIP REBUILD USFLAGJob Location: USA, CT Bridgeport

Plan, direct, organize and control the rebuildof the USS/USCGC Glacier in a shipyard yetto be selected. Candidate will hold advancedmarine engineering degree, posess shipyardexperience and have a proven track record ofdelivering projects on time and within budget.

This is a not for Profit charity enterprisewhich is currently working with 100% volun-teer staff and suppliers. Funding is expectedshortly and the project will move quickly frominitial palnning to execution. We seek a quali-fied, highly motivated individual who is com-mitted to deliver a rebuilt vessel that willaccomplish the Charity's Mission: 1. DeliverHealth Care in the Circumpolar Arctic OceanRegion. 2. Conduct Environmental Research& 3. Provide Education Services.

Successful candidate will posess the interper-sonal skills to integrate himself into the exist-ing volunteer and professional organizationwhich has preliminary engineering and ven-dors selected.

Bernard G. KoetherGlacier SocietyP.O.Box 1419Bridgeport, CT 06601USA

Phone: 203-380-3474Fax: 203-386-0416Email: [email protected]: http://www.glaciersociety.org

PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGERJob Location: USA, CA Santa Cruz

We are a manufacturer and systems integra-tor of Waterside Security Systems, VesselTraffic Systems and a variety of video andradar surveillance systems in ports and har-bor, dams and bridges and waterways aroundthe world.

Requirement is for technical systems manag-er to work with sales and the customer todefine the system then on contract to beresponsible for all elements necessary to getthe major items built (we sub-contract allmanufacturing to a Contract Manufacturer inour building), then integrate and test the sys-tems. To work with installation crews to seethe equipment is installed properly, either

through tech support or on-site support.

Current customers are USA west coast or inMiddle East. Expansion to Gulf and EastCoasts is emminent. Requires technicalknowledge and experience with video, com-puters, data comm and maritime operations.Customers are port authorities, terminal oper-ators, police and offshore terminals. Minimum5-10 years hands-on experience in relatedsystem areas. West coast location. Sometravel.

Rick FayRadar Digital Systems Inc1 Victor SquareScotts Valley, CA 95066USA

Phone:831-440-9668Fax: 831-401-2711Email: [email protected]: http://www.radar-digital.com

PROPELLER TECHNICIANJob Location: USA, FL St. Petersburg

Metal finishing technician: To perform recon-ditioning services on marine propellers.Company specializes in the high performanceboating industry. Will train the right person.

Julie CroceThrottle Up Propeller10611 Bay Pines Blvd. #1St. Petersburg,, FL 33708USA

Phone:727-531-2255Fax: 727-393-0292Email: [email protected]: http://www.throttle-up.com

SALES ENGINEER, MECHANICALJob Location: USA, WA Seattle

Leading Winch System Engineering Firm andManufacturer seeks a qualified MechanicalEngineer to assist the Sales Manager in thedevelopment of winch solutions, both oceano-graphic and workboat, for our worldwide cus-tomer-base. Past experience in winch engi-neering helpful but not mandatory.

Scott KreisMarkey Machinery Company4634 East Marginal Way SouthSuite C140Seattle, WA 98134USA

Phone: 206-622-4697Fax:Email: [email protected]: http://www.markeymachinery.com

SERVICE MANAGERJob Location: USA, MA Marblehead

Hands on service person, organized, and wellversed in all aspects of our growing servicebusiness.

Chris HoodC. W. Hood Yachts, Inc.3 Beacon StreetP. O. Box 443Marblehead, MA 01904USA

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Fax: 7816310345Email: [email protected]: http://www.cwhoodyachts.com

SUBMARINE MECHANICAL ENGINEERJob Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

To supervise manned submarines construc-tion, machinery design and assembly, HP airsystem piping, hydraulic transmission,diesel/electric engines installation, test div-ing, ISO 9001, bureau veritas.

Herve JaubertExomosRoad 1120. Jebel Ali PortDubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Phone:971 488 35222Fax:Email: [email protected]: http://www.exomos.com

TECHNICAL SALESJob Location: USA,

Sea-Bird Electronics, the world's leading man-ufacturer of CTD instrumentation has aTechnical Sales opening for a mid-career pro-fessional.

The successful candidate will be self-motivat-ed to quickly develop product and applica-tions expertise, understand and adopt thecompany sales culture, become familiar withour customers and their needs, and increasesales. He/she will be very skilled in writtenand oral communication and enjoy engagingcustomers to communicate technical and sci-entific explanations, and develop a consulta-tive rapport with customers. The candidatewill posses sensitivity to culture and cus-tomer differences and the flexibility to workeffectively with international end users, facto-ry reps, resellers, and OEMs world wide.

Experience:A satisfactory candidate will have approx. 8years experience selling technically complexproducts to government and academic endusers. He/she will have a degree and/orequivalent training and practical experience inelectronics or engineering or a physical sci-ence, ability to make sales presentations tosmall groups and to train others.

It will be considered a plus if they have:

Knowledge of oceanography and oceano-graphic or water quality instrumentation,Degree in a Physical Science orEngineering,Knowledge of monitoring systemapplications, Foreign language skills, 2-3years sales management experience.

Salary commensurate with experience. Sendintroduction cover letter and resume by emailto [email protected]

Thank youDoug Bennett Engineering Sales Manager

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. 1808 136th Place N.E., Bellevue, Washington98005 USA Tel: 425-643-9866 Fax: 425-643-9954 Vist our website at: http:// www.seabird.com

Doug BennettSea-Bird Electronics, Inc.1808 136th Place N.E.,Bellevue, WA 98005

Phone:425-643-9866Fax: 425-643-9954Email: [email protected]: http:// www.seabird.com


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