Sea Currents

Greenland Bound: Mapping Critical Mid-Range Depth With The SeaBat T50-R

When Dr. Diana Krawczyk and her team at Greenland’s Institute of Natural Resources needed to research in the waters around Greenland, it found a strong partner in Teledyne Marine’s SeaBat multibeam sonar system.

By Greg Trauthwein

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"Survey Once, Reuse Many Times"

As efforts to map the world’s seabed gains steam, David Shea, Kraken’s SVP of Engineering, discusses the benefits of using high-speed, high-resolution Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (InSAS) for hydrographic applications.

By Greg Trauthwein

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Subsea UK And The Creation Of The «Global Underwater Hub»

Subsea UK is embarking on a new adventure as The Global Underwater Hub, a new organization with already nearly $18 million in funding. ‘The Hub’ aims to leverage the UK’s strong maritime heritage, as well as its underwater expertise that transcends offshore defense and research. Subsea UK has been around nearly 20 years, set up to champion the UK subsea industry. It was fortuitous timing, as that $2.7B CapEx industry in oil and gas grew to more than $12B by 2013. Neil Gordon, Chief Executive at Subsea UK, discusses the path ahead.

By Greg Trauthwein

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Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War, But Says It Could End Soon Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War, But Says It Could End Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to escalate the war with Iran if it blocked oil shipments from the Middle East, even as he predicted a quick end to the conflict.

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Trump Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions Trump Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing oil sanctions on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of options aimed at curbing spiking global oil prices amid the Iran conflict, according to multiple sources.

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Greek Vessel Laden with Saudi Oil Sails through Hormuz Greek Vessel Laden with Saudi Oil Sails through Hormuz

A Greek‑operated oil tanker has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data showed on Monday, in a sign that some commercial vessels are still attempting to navigate the vital passage despite the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

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1M Barrels of Venezuelan Crude Headed to China 1M Barrels of Venezuelan Crude Headed to China

North American Blue Energy, a company backed by U.S. energy magnate Harry Sargeant III, has moved to export nearly 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude for delivery into China, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a document.

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Towage Giant Delivers Record Results, Eyes Global Expansion Towage Giant Delivers Record Results, Eyes Global Expansion

SAAM closed 2025 with record financial performance, underscoring the continued strength of its harbor towage business across the Americas while positioning the company for further international expansion.

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ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms

The container shipping sector continued its gradual normalization in 2025

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R.M. Young Company to Host Technical Webinar on the Engineering Behind ResponseONE-Pro R.M. Young Company to Host Technical Webinar on the Engineering Behind ResponseONE-Pro

Environmental Instrumentation  ·  Technical Webinar  ·  March 24, 2026A live technical deep dive into the design philosophy, measurement technology, and field-serviceable architecture of the next-generation all-in-one weather station — March 24

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Shipowners to Lead Maritime Transformation Talks at APM 2026 Shipowners to Lead Maritime Transformation Talks at APM 2026

The transition towards digitalisation and automation is speeding up in the maritime industry, and a comprehensive strategy is emerging to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability.

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Semco Maritime, Zamakona Form Las Palmas Shipyard Alliance Semco Maritime, Zamakona Form Las Palmas Shipyard Alliance

Semco Maritime and Zamakona Yards have formed a strategic alliance to establish Las Palmas Shipyard, a new hub for rig upgrades, vessel maintenance and offshore modification projects in the Canary Islands.

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Aramco Launches Rare Oil Tenders as Iran War Disrupts Exports Aramco Launches Rare Oil Tenders as Iran War Disrupts Exports

Saudi Aramco has offered more than 4 million barrels of Saudi crude in rare tenders as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted exports from the Middle East, several traders said.In a tender that will close at 5 p.m.

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Singapore Developing Master Maritime Plan Singapore Developing Master Maritime Plan

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, Singapore’s MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore.

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Japan and New Zealand Plan Hydrogen Corridor Japan and New Zealand Plan Hydrogen Corridor

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Obayashi Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Chiyoda Corporation have established the Japan–New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor.

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