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New Expedition Ship Fitted with FarSounder FLS

February 27, 2019 By MOTN

Luxury expedition cruise vessel by Mystic Cruises, the World Explorer.

FarSounder’s Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) will be included on the new luxury expedition cruise vessel by Mystic Cruises, the World Explorer. This latest technology in navigation and obstacle avoidance will be a welcome addition to this state-of-the-art vessel. The World Explorer will embark on a variety of unique voyages. Its journeys will include [ Continue reading. ]

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2019 New England Regional MATE Student ROV Competition – Volunteers Needed

February 20, 2019 By MOTN

Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center

Each year the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center sponsors a student ROV competition for middle, high school and college students.    Teams are given a mission task and a set of specifications for their ROV. Teams are then responsible for the design and construction of their ROV to accomplish the required [ Continue reading. ]

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www.blueincubator.com — >> A “BlueTech” Center On The North Plymouth Waterfront: If we build it, will you come?

February 16, 2019 By MOTN

blue incubator

There is an opportunity to create a unique "BlueTech" center on the waterfront in North Plymouth, MA that is accessible by commuter rail from South Station in Boston and roughly equi-distant from the 500+ marine technology companies and academic institutions that have been identified in southeastern New England and comprise our survey population. We are [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN Member News! Alucia2 Installing FarSounder 3D FLS

February 7, 2019 By MOTN

FarSounder

FarSounder’s flagship navigation product, the FarSounder-1000 Forward Looking Sonar (FLS), has been selected by the OceanX exploration team to help provide safe passage for Alucia2, their new 85.3m research and exploration yacht. Admarel BV, a member of the Alewijnse Group, is the FarSounder dealer in the Netherlands instrumental in securing this [ Continue reading. ]

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Rhonda Moniz Underwater Forensic Investigator on Oxygen’s Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice

January 31, 2019 By MOTN

Oxygen logo

Don't miss Smiley Face Killers: Will Hurley's Family Learns of His Death (Season 1, Episode 3) airing on the Oxygen channel on Saturday, February 2nd 7:00 PM. Our own Rhonda Moniz is the underwater forensics investigator on the third episode highlighting the cold case in Boston. Retired NYPD detectives investigate the Smiley Face murder theory talk to the [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN MEMBER NEWS! Captain Brian Perkins Receives Surface Navy Association’s Special Recognition Award

January 25, 2019 By MOTN

Surface Navy Association Symposium Jan. 15-17, 2019

While attending the Surface Navy Association Symposium, held in Washington DC, Captain Brian Perkins was awarded a Special Recognition Award. This award is generally awarded to Surface Navy Association members, dependents and retirees whose community-related activities go “above and beyond” as well as promoting the Surface Navy. “He was awarded the Surface [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN MEMBER NEWS! Strategies is proud to announce a new associate to our consulting group.

January 23, 2019 By MOTN

Matthew C. Stanley, Associate

Matt is an acquisition and operations specialist who excels at planning and execution while tracking risk and risk management and ensuring that cost, schedule, and performance goals are met. Matt is a certified DHS Level III Program Manager and a Level II Requirements Manager with a Masters in Quality Systems Management capped by Program Manager for the USCG [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN Helps Promote Blue Innovation in New England

January 4, 2019 By MOTN

Blue Innovation Symposium

  MOTN was a proud sponsor of The Blue Innovation Symposium, held from November 27-28, 2018 at Salve Regina University in Newport. The Symposium, organized by Salve’s Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Programs and the Canadian Consulate General of Boston, was the largest marine technology conference in New England with more than 200 [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN MEMBER NEWS! Falmouth Scientific Receives Patent Immunity for ExxonMobil’s Cable Head Source Patent

October 19, 2018 By MOTN

The FSI seismic source

Cataumet, MA, USA – Oct. 4, 2018 Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI) has received a patent immunity from ExxonMobil for ExxonMobil’s Cable Head Marine Seismic Source (CHS) patent (US 9,864,081). This immunity enables FSI to incorporate its seismic source with HawkEyeTM Clear Signature technology into ExxonMobil’s CHS concept for near-zero offset data [ Continue reading. ]

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2018 Annual Meeting Photo Contest Winner and Gallery

October 11, 2018 By MOTN

Blue Encounter

Congratulations to Matt Scheuer, whose entry "Blue Encounter" is the winner of the 2018 Annual Meeting photo contest.   Thanks to all the contest participants for turning out some fantastic shots! Below is a gallery of all entries. As you can see it was close race! (Select any image below to to view larger.) [ Continue reading. ]

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Photos from the 2018 MOTN Annual Meeting at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

September 27, 2018 By MOTN

MOTN's annual meeting was on September 26, 2018 at 5:30. Once again Mass Maritime Academy proved the perfect venue and catered to a full house.   Participants had ample time to network and catch up with colleagues throughout the event. Guest speakers included Toby Stapleton, Salve Regina and MOTN's VP, Kelly DeMello, Mass [ Continue reading. ]

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2018 MOTN Logo Contest Winner and New Website

July 26, 2018 By MOTN

MOTN 2018 logo redesign

Our new website launch has been a great success! As you can see we have a new look and feel thanks to our web guru, Jacqqueline Sylvia at jswebsolutions.com. We also have a new logo provided by our 2018 MOTN Logo Contest Winner, Kate Tremblay! Kate was one of a number of contributors to enter her MOTN logo design ideas and she won top honors!! Congrats Kate! [ Continue reading. ]

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A Welcome Message from MOTN President Rhonda Moniz

November 14, 2017 By MOTN

MOTN 2018 logo redesign

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 [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN Team Boat Draws Industry Attention

January 19, 2017 By MOTN

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. [ Continue reading. ]

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2017 Initiates Being Considered

January 4, 2017 By MOTN

MOTN 2018 logo redesign

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 & [ Continue reading. ]

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MOTN 2016 Summary

January 4, 2017 By MOTN

MOTN 2018 logo redesign

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 [ Continue reading. ]

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Pictures of the Endicott-MOTN-City of Gloucester team miniboat

November 16, 2016 By MOTN

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 [ Continue reading. ]

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“Marine Technology and the North” Recap and Networking meeting at NOAA Speaker added!

November 10, 2016 By MOTN

Whale

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.   Please see below for additional details and an added speaker.  November 15, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 MOTN NETWORKING MEETING AT NOAA ! Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries [ Continue reading. ]

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Register today for Ocean Energy for non-Grid Connected Applications

October 30, 2016 By MOTN

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 [ Continue reading. ]

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Ocean Energy for Small Non-grid Connected Applications: An MTS Tech Surge Not to Miss!

September 24, 2016 By MOTN

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 [ Continue reading. ]

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