Forging Ahead! Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is pleasure and honor to be taking the MOTN helm. I know that I have some big shoes to fill, but I look forward to growing with the organization and it's members. I would also like to welcome our new Vice President, Toby Stapleton, who I believe brings a fresh perspective to our group. I would also like to welcome our new board members Rich Weissman from Endicott College, and Todd Morrison from Woods Hole Group. An Exciting Event We also have our first maritime event under our new leadership this month, November … [Read more...]
MOTN Team Boat Draws Industry Attention
Endicott College Makes Strides in New Technology With MOTN Team Boat As previously reported, MOTN has teamed with Endicott College and the City of Gloucester to enter a "Miniboat" in the Educational Passages Atlantic Regatta, a coordinated effort between with numerous marine organizations and educational institutions around the Atlantic seaboard. See, Atlantic Regatta. Our boat was finished, painted and is being outfitted with instrumentation in the "Makerspace" at Endicott's Angle Center for Entrepreneurship. Angle's staff and students have been working vigorously on … [Read more...]
2017 Initiates Being Considered
Continued Implementation of MOTN's MOU with the Newfoundland and Labrador Ocean Cluster Negotiation of an MOU with Quebec's marine technology industry Further support and training for MOTN members in business issues, including: Export Opportunities with/in the U.S. Commercial Service Canada QuebecOntario/Ottawa, Newfoundland & Labrador Netherlands Iceland Greenland Raising Capital Government Contracting Intellectual Property Community and Educational Support MOTN loves to get feedback so please email … [Read more...]
MOTN 2016 Summary
In 2016, MOTN continued its efforts for its members in networking, identifying opportunities, creating connections with opportunities including government agencies and international trade Major 2016 events either conducted by MOTN or with significant MOTN participation by Harlan and/or other members included: March 4: Tour of Port of New Bedford for Iceland marine delegation, hosted by Member Port of New Bedford aboard vessel of Harbor Master Dave Condon. April 9: MOTN presentation at MTS (Marine Technology Society) event held at Aquabotix in Fall River. … [Read more...]
Be thankful for the miracle of whales this season. See these VERY rare whales in action – the potential for citizen science
If you ever wonder why we work so assiduously at fostering and advancing marine technologies, this is a great example of a very beneficial use of drones in ocean research, here by grad students at Auckland Technical University. See, http://www.news.aut.ac.nz/news/2016/june/aut-drones-capture-footage-of-rare-whale. Scroll down to the video at the bottom of the page and enlarge to full screen. It’s also a superb model for the potential of citizen science (provided marine mammal protections are observed). Enjoy and have a splendid … [Read more...]
Pictures of the Endicott-MOTN-City of Gloucester team miniboat
Hi Everybody, Last night’s event (11/15/2016) was very successful, with more than 30 folks, almost 1/3 MOTN members, braving the lousy weather to meet at NOAA’s regional headquarters in Gloucester. Thanks so much to member David Basile for his sponsorship of the food and drink, making it possible for this to be a “no charge” event and to Rich Weismann of Endicott for taking on all the logistical arrangements. I’ll circulate details and an attendence list soon. In the meantime, below is what the Endicott-MOTN-City of Gloucester team miniboat looks like. Note the MOTN … [Read more...]
“Marine Technology and the North” Recap and Networking meeting at NOAA Speaker added!
Hi Everyone, "Marine Technology and the North", held in Portland on Oct. 5, was a resounding success, with over 100 attendees coming from as far away as Greenland. Even if you didn't get a chance to attend, you can still download the symposium's presentations at http://www.verrilldana.com/marine-technology-and-the-north/materials/ Please see below for additional details and an added speaker. So we’ll have a headcount, please rsvp at hdoliner@verrilldana.com. November 15, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 MOTN NETWORKING MEETING AT NOAA ! Greater Atlantic Region … [Read more...]
Register today for Ocean Energy for non-Grid Connected Applications
It's time to register to attend the upcoming MTS Tech Surge: "Production of Renewable Ocean Energy for Small, Non Grid Connected Applications" taking place November 2-3 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This event, sponsored by Teledyne Marine and OGI, will begin on Wednesday Nov. 2 with a stop to see the Living Bridge that UNH is in the process of instrumenting. After that all will head to a local watering hole, Martingale Wharf (99 Bow Str. Portsmouth, NH) to hear three technical papers about ocean energy devices in action combined with a Welcome Reception sponsored by … [Read more...]
Ocean Energy for Small Non-grid Connected Applications: An MTS Tech Surge Not to Miss!
Ocean Energy for Small Non-grid Connected Applications: An MTS Tech Surge Not to Miss! (Hingham, MA) November 2-3, 2016, experts in the field of ocean energy are gathering to share their knowledge of ocean energy generation and how it can be harnessed to benefit non-grid connected users. There are plenty of places on earth that require power, but are nowhere near an electrical grid system. They principally use diesel generators that spew hydrocarbons into the air and cost a lot to transport to the sites. Harnessing power from the sea and from moving water obviously … [Read more...]
Oceans ’15
Oceans ’15 in Washington, D.C. occurred 20-22 October. It exhibited over 200 companies with corresponding technologies, informative technical sessions, panels, and town hall sessions, as well as planned and orchestrated fabulous networking sessions. From the first event, the “Icebreaker Reception,” MOTN was able to make/renew fantastic connections, such as Susan Avery of WHOI; Theresa Baus of NUWC (more on NUAC below); and Garrett Kuska and Vembu Subramanian, the Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System Managers for the MARACOOS (Mid-Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing … [Read more...]
