Marine Technology Society (MTS)

🌊 Exciting Announcement: Ocean Enterprise Initiative's External Advisory Team! 🌊 We are thrilled to introduce the Ocean Enterprise Initiative External Advisory Team—a group of 22 distinguished professionals from across multiple ocean sectors, including science, technology, policy, business, and industry. These experts will help us spearhead innovation, accelerate thought leadership, cultivate a vibrant workforce, and drive economic development within the Ocean Enterprise. Team includes: Todd Kleperis 陶德, Alfredo Giron Nava, Anuschen Nawaz, Aspasia Pastra, Brad deYoung, Carlo Angeles, Christopher Whitt, Corinne Bassin, David Keller, Dr. Isa Elegbede (PhD), Holly Lopez-Woytak, Ifeoluwa Somorin, Jochen Klinke, Karim Hilmi, Larsen Mettler, Michèle Barbier, Millicent Pitts, Nair Balakrishnan, Nele Dageförde, Ruth Patterson, PhD, Scott Loranger, Ted Janulis This team brings diverse perspectives and deep expertise to address the critical challenges facing our oceans. Their collective experience will help to advance the program’s mission to grow the global ocean observing system. #OceanEnterprise #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #MarineTechology #Collaboration #Innovation 

🌊👻 Recap: 2024 MTS Houston Section BBQ 🍖 🌊 This October, our annual BBQ in Houston brought together MTS members, sponsors, and partners to celebrate marine tech innovation and education! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we awarded an incredible $39,600 in scholarships to the next generation of ocean engineering, robotics, and marine tech leaders! 🌟 💰 Scholarships were awarded to the following: 💰 - @[University of Houston](urn:li:organization:157342) College of Engineering - @[Texas A&M University](urn:li:organization:4556) College Station - Department of Ocean Engineering - Texas A&M Galveston - @[Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi](urn:li:organization:220637) - The Woodlands High School Robotics - Cinco Ranch High School Robotics - Pasadena High School Robotics - MATE Texas Regional A huge shoutout to our 47 exhibiting companies and 5 sponsors for making this event possible. Together, we’re building a stronger future for marine technology and fostering invaluable connections within our community. 💙 Ashtead Technology, MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, Seis GEaR, Exail, Delmar Systems, Subsea Technologies, Inc., Imenco, Glenair, NORBIT Subsea, Pentagon, DeRegt Cables, Herbert Engineering Corp., LRQA, Tilman Solutions, Core Group Resources, OARS Group, Nortek, Mako Subsea Consulting, Fugro, High Tech High, C-LARS, LLC, Voyis, Ram Alloys, LLC, Rampart Products, Veripos, Survey Equipment Services, SH Group, Gebrüder Weiss, Holloway, Hocker Inc., Zupt, PROCEANIC, Sunfish Inc, ClampOn, Southwest Electronic Energy, Scorpion Oceanics, SIDUS Solutions, LLC, WSENSE, DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc., i2S Orphie, Forum Energy Technologies, Teledyne Marine, CIS Interconnect,

⚡ Member Spotlight: COVE⚡ Exciting news from our member, COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship)! They've just released [The Canadian Ocean Enterprise 2024 White Paper]—a comprehensive, independent report that sheds light on Canada's ocean tech industry within a global context. This year's report introduces fresh insights, exploring new questions to deepen our understanding of the sector's growth and potential. 🔗 Download White Paper: https://hubs.ly/Q02WVDB80 #OceanEnterprise #COVE #MarineTechnology #BlueEconomy #CanadianOceanTech #Sustainability #MTSProud

🚨[ ATTENTION HOUSTON MEMBERS ]🚨 Join us for the December HOLIDAY Luncheon! 🍽️🎄 🗓 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Pelazzio (Tuscany Room A), 12121 Westheimer Rd, Ste 127, Houston 🎤 Speaker: Matthew Vick, Senior Subsea Wells Engineer | @bp Connect with professionals in the Houston area and engage with Matthew as he shares insights on his career of planning and executing deepwater completions, rig workovers, vessel-based well interventions, and well abandonments across the globe. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader! 🔗 Register now and secure your spot! https://hubs.ly/Q02WVj9r0 #MTS #MarineTechnology #ROV #Oceaneering #HoustonEvents #SubseaWell MTS Houston Section

Today, we're thrilled to unveil our multi-year #StrategicPlan, a roadmap designed to guide our community's growth and amplify our impact on sustainable ocean use, technology innovation, and public engagement. If you're looking to make a difference, expand your career, or connect with a global network of marine technology professionals, now is the time to join #MTS! Dive into our vision and be a part of the journey to transform the marine and ocean technology sector. 🔗 [ Strategic Plan ]: https://lnkd.in/gaDsaj_D #MarineTechnology #OceanInnovation #JoinMTS

Big congratulations to this year's Ocean Exchange Collegiate Award Winners! 🏆 PhyCo Technologies (Ranah Chavoshi) 🏆 Ceretune LLC (Reid Barnett) MTS was honored to partner with Ocean Exchange and the Guy Harvey Foundation to support the Collegiate Awards, each winner receiving a $10,000 USD prize. 💰 A huge shoutout to all the finalists and Ocean Exchange for an inspiring event! The innovative solutions shared were truly remarkable, showcasing the latest advancements that are paving the way for a healthier, more resilient ocean ecosystem. #OceanExchange #OceanExchange2024 #MarineTechnology #CollegiateAward

🚨 [ ONE WEEK AWAY ] 🚨 Explore the latest in subsurface sensing with MTS Member - Sofar Ocean! 📆 Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 ⌚ Time: 1:00 - 1:45 PM EST 👥 Speakers: - Evan Shapiro, CTO - Sofar Ocean - Chris Verlinden, CTO - Applied Ocean Sciences (AOS) - Austin Vincent, Product Specialist - Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) Discover how Sofar Ocean's Spotter platform is evolving with two new subsurface integrations—a hydrophone and dissolved oxygen sensor—using the Bristlemouth connectivity standard. 💡 💻 Register today and learn how these innovations reduce the cost and complexity of monitoring ocean sound and water quality at scale! https://hubs.ly/Q02WtLwx0 #OceanTech #Webinar #MarineScience #OceanSensors #SofarOcean #MTSEvents

Earlier this month, the MTS/Oceaneering Symposium brought together ocean industry leaders, like Fabien Cousteau, to discuss groundbreaking innovations in marine technology. But the true highlight? The power of connection. Meet Adithya Selvakumar, a former MATE ROV COMPETITION turned MTS member and now an MTS EMERGE Program participant! Years after being inspired by Cousteau's words, our CEO, Chris Ostrander was able to introduce Adithya to his role model face-to-face. This moment encapsulates the essence of what MTS and the MATE ROV Competition aim to achieve—providing a platform where aspiring marine technologists can connect with their role models, gain practical experience, and build networks that propel them toward success. ✨This is just one of the many reasons MTS and MATE decided to join forces. ✨ 🔗 Read Full Story: https://hubs.ly/Q02WnGWw0

🚨 ONE WEEK Left to Enter!🚨 Kongsberg Discovery's 2024 Image Contest is still open for submissions, but time is running out! This contest celebrates the potential of Kongsberg’s hydroacoustic equipment, capturing stunning underwater imagery from across the globe — and now it's your chance to share yours! Contest Highlights: 🌍 Winners, determined by popular vote, can make a generous donation to the approved charity of their choice.* 📅 Winning images will be featured in Kongsberg Discovery’s 2025 desk calendar, shared worldwide. 💡 Your work could also appear in our marketing materials and on the Kongsberg Discovery website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 📸 Submit your images before the October 31st deadline and let your work shine! https://hubs.ly/Q02VW5Lc0 *Kongsberg Discovery will provide a pre-approved list of charitable organizations for the winner to select from.

🌊🌪️ Spotlight on Innovation in Hurricane Science! 🌪️🌊 Congrats to New Jersey native and MTS Member/Award Recipient Joe Gradone! Recently recognized by Rutgers University, Joe's groundbreaking research with Rutgers' RUCOOL team is pushing the boundaries of hurricane prediction, using gliders to track critical ocean data in real time. This summer, he successfully navigated an underwater glider close to Hurricane Beryl's eye—making history while providing valuable insights to the National Hurricane Center. Joe's passion for making oceanography accessible shines through his outreach efforts, from local libraries to STEM programs, inspiring future scientists and enhancing community awareness of our oceans' role in climate. 🔗 Dive into the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VT4rY0 📆 Curious to learn more from Joe? Don't miss his commemorative lecture on January 23, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST. Save your spot today! https://hubs.ly/Q02VT5Fn0