EditorialGregory R. Trauthwein Associate Publisher & Editor Email: trauthwein@marinelink.com Photo: Kongsberg Maritimewww.marinetechnologynews.com NEW YORK118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010ust back from Southampton and what proved to be a very busy Ocean Business Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-62712015, and I am happy to report that while the persistent low price-per-barrel for FLORIDAoil has slowed some parts of the industry, it has yet to dampen the innovative spirit 215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984that is the very hallmark of the global subsea business. This edition as well as the Jcoming few will be packed with news and features on innovative new products, PUBLISHERsystems and designs, but without a doubt the proliferation of new subsea and surface ve-John C. O’Malleyjomalley@marinelink.comhicle technology was a recurring theme in Southampton. As is the case with any meeting of this magnitude, it affords us the opportunity to sit Associate Publisher & Editorwith individuals and companies for a more intensive discussion on their activities. One Gregory R. Trauthweintrauthwein@marinelink.comsuch meeting with Dan Allidis of MOST (Autonomous Vessels) Ltd. led to the feature starting on page 14 on the AutoNaut. While the vehicle is powered by the motion of the Web Editor Eric Haunocean and at a glance similar to other competitors in this niche, the Autonaut has some haun@marinelink.cominteresting technological wrinkles that are designed to make it not only more ef? cient, but Contributing Editorsmore survivable in the harsh ocean environment. Capt. Edward Lundquist, USN (Ret.)Claudio Paschoa, BrazilIf you weren’t in Southampton or were there but didn’t have the chance to jump onboard William Stoichevski, NorwayBibby Athena, turn to page 44 for insights on Bibby Hydromap’s new custom built ROV Production Manager– d’ROP – which has been dubbed a ‘revolution in coastal ROV survey’ by its developers. Irina Tabakinatabakina@marinelink.comGrand claims you may think, and while I cannot personally attest to its performance in the ? eld, the concept, vehicle and mission range is impressive to say the least.Production & Graphic Design Nicole VentimigliaKira Coley once again graces our pages, and has in fact has quickly become one of our nicole@marinelink.com‘go to’ regular contributors for compelling features on the technology driving the industry Sales & Event Coordinator forward, faster. This month she reports on “Ocean Measurements from Space” starting on Michelle Howardmhoward@marinelink.compage 32, examining the use of Satellites in monitoring, learning and understanding two-Manager, Public Relationsthirds of the planet.Mark O’Malleymomalley@marinelink.comAs always, we welcome your thoughts and insights on new and emerging technologies in the subsea sector, as I and the editorial staff are always on the look-out for ‘what’s next.’Manager, Information Technology ServicesVladimir Bibikbibik@marinelink.comCIRCULATIONKathleen Hickeymtrcirc@marinelink.comDownload our AppiPhone & AndroidADVERTISINGVice President, Sales and MarketingMarine Technology Reporter ISSN #867, Bayport, NY 11705Rob Howard1559-7415 is published monthly Postmaster send noti? cation (Form howard@marinelink.comMemberexcept for February, August, and 3579) regarding Tel: (561) 732-4368 • Fax: (561) 732-6984December by New Wave Media, undeliverable magazines to Marine Advertising Sales Manager 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY Technology Reporter, 850 Montauk www.marinetechnologynews.com10010-2915. Periodicals Postage Hwy., #867, Bayport, NY 11705Lucia M. AnnunziataVol. 58 No. 4annunziata@marinelink.com at New York, NY and additional ISSN 1559-7415USPS# 023-276Tel: (212) 477-6700 • Fax: (212) 254-6271 mailing of? ces. Publishers are not responsible for 118 East 25th Street, POSTMASTER: Send address the safekeeping or return of Mike KozlowskiNew York, NY 10010kozlowski@marinelink.com changes to Marine Technology Re- editorial material. tel: (212) 477-6700 fax: (212) 254-6271Tel: (561) 733-2477 • Fax: (561) 732-9670 porter, 850 Montauk Hwy., © 2015 New Wave Media.JapanSubscription: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means • amskatsu@ dream.comKatsuhiro Ishii To subscribe please visit mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers.Tel: +81 3 5691 3335 • Fax: + 81 3 5691 3336www.marinetechnologynews.comMay 20156 MTRMTR #4 (1-17).indd 6 MTR #4 (1-17).indd 6 5/1/2015 10:27:50 AM5/1/2015 10:27:50 AM