Technology Zone

  • Satellites target illegal fishing

    Project Eyes on the Seas. Satellite watchroom targets illegal fishing By Jonathan Amos Technologists have introduced a novel system they hope can help tackle illegal fishing. It meshes satellite and […]

  • PLA Navy use 3D printers

    Innovative use of tech at sea. 3D printers replace parts aboard PLA warships 3D printers are being deployed aboard the warships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy to replace crucial […]

  • India exports first warship

    Big step for Indian shipbuilding.  Meet the Barracuda – the First Warship India Will Export Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen Coast Guard Ship Barracuda – a 75 ft by 15 ft […]

  • The anatomy of protection

    Given recent piracy incidents in S.E. Asia and West Africa, this timely guide may be of interest to readers.  Bulletproof Vest Protection for Maritime Security By SafeGuard Armour While maritime […]

  • Last Hijack goes interactive

    Award winning interactive experience tackles piracy.  Last Hijack Interactive Last Hijack Interactive is an award-winning online transmedia experience that allows you to explore the hijacking of a ship in Somalia. […]

  • Auto anti-piracy system triples range

    Further developments in technology’s capability as piracy attacks and threats increase in 2014 Operating Range Tripled to 6 Nautical Miles WatchStander LLC, a provider of anti-piracy technology for the shipping […]

  • Unmanned Service Vessels big in UAE

    Local market could be worth as much as $4 billion over five years. UAE boat builder Al Marakeb aims to make waves in unmanned vessels John Everington The UAE boat […]

  • US Navy deploys laser weapon

    U.S. Navy Deploys Its First Laser Weapon in the Persian Gulf By Tony Capaccio The U.S. Navy has deployed on a command ship in the Persian Gulf its first laser […]

  • Anti-piracy software begins testing

    EU PMAR anti-piracy software begins testing The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a new anti-piracy software system that is currently being tested in two maritime operational centres […]

  • VSTEP delivers simulator

    System to be used for training.  VSTEP delivers maritime simulator classroom to Australian Army VSTEP has handed over an advanced maritime simulator classroom to the maritime section of the Australian […]