Society News

08/25/2008 - MTS Boosts Scholarship Funds, Announces Awards to 32

MTS boosted its annual scholarship fund to $50,000 this year and was able to award an additional eight MTS Scholarships to the high school, undergraduate, graduate and two-year college student recipients. A total of 25 students from across the U.S. were notified last week that they won $2,000 scholarships at a time when the education loan industry is reducing the availability of funds. Last year, the society awarded $34,000 to 17 students. In addition to the MTS Scholarships, the society handed out $9,000 in named scholarships for a total distribution of $59,000 to 32 students. A table of scholarship, winners, award amounts, hometowns, and educational institutions is on the Scholarship page under the Education menu.

08/15/2008 - MTS Seeks Public Affairs Consultant

The Marine Technology Society is seeking an experienced consultant to assist in the development and execution of an MTS strategy for engagement in public and government dialogue and affairs. Please review the cover letter and statement of work issued by the society, and, if interested, contact MTS Executive Director Rich Lawson, (410) 884-5330.

08/14/2008 - DP Conference Early Registration Ends August 31

To take advantage of early registration rates for the Dynamic Positioning Conference in Houston October 7-8, register online not later than August 31.This year's conference includes an excellent line up of presenters and papers covering a wide range of topics, including sessions on New Applications and DP Innovations. There will also be sessions on Sensors; Risk, FMEA and Reliability; Operations; Thrusters; and Training. The Advance Program is available. The technical program, luncheon presentations, industry recognition awards, a cocktail reception on the first evening, networking opportunities and exhibits by leading vendors from around the world make this a highly informative, enjoyable and "not to be missed" event for any one involved or interested in dynamic positioning. 

08/12/2008 - Get the Latest Technology News about Offshore Wind Energy in the MTS Journal

Offshore wind energy is a technology whose time has come, and it’s the focus of this summer's peer-reviewed, flagship publication of the Marine Technology Society. Guest edited by Greg Watson, senior advisor for Clean Energy Technology with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and vice president of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, the 2008 summer MTS Journal explores the technologies, feasibility and regulatory challenges of this green energy solution. MTS members have free access to the MTS Journal and may subscribe to a paper copy for $25 annually. Non-members can purchase individual copies for $20 each or subscribe for $120 (domesdic) or $135 (foreign). Visit the Store to subscribe or purchase a copy.

08/04/2008 - MTS Board Elections Open

MTS members will vote for three positions on the MTS Board of Directors between August 4 and September 5. The positions are president-elect, vice president of section affairs, and treasurer and vice president of budget and finance. Jerry Boatman and Leonard R. Pool are vying for president-elect, a two-year position that leads to the presidency in 2011. Kevin Hardy and Lisa Medeiros are on the ballot for vice president of section affairs. And Debbi Kill and Sandor Karpathy are competing for treasurer and vice president of budget and finance. Information on the candidates and a link to the online ballot are on the Elections page under the About menu above. Members with e-mail addresses will receive a notification and link to the ballot by e-mail. Members without working e-mail addresses will receive information via postal mail with instructions on how to vote online.

07/28/2008 - Marine Science and Tech Higher Education Guide Available In Print

The Guide to Marine Science and Technology Programs in Higher Education is now available as a book from MTS and Amazon.com. The guide is the work of MTS and the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center and is available free in PDF form on the MTS Education area of this Web site. The cost of purchasing a printed book from MTS is $11 plus shipping and handling, which will vary depending on the address. Contact Suzanne Voelker by e-mail or at (410) 884-5330 to purchase the guide from MTS. The cost at Amazon.com is $25, plus shipping fees if applicable. The guide is an important contribution to the missions of MTS and the MATE Center to foster the next generation of marine workers. It is organized by institution with several valuable indexes to help locate information.

07/18/2008 - Read the Currents Newsletter with Photos in Color!

The latest issue of the MTS newsletter Currents is posted online under the Publications menu. You don't have to be a member to read information about the society, industry news, science and technology news, and more. In this issue, get tips on judging student science fairs, find out how to connect with other professionals interested in ocean observing systems and renewable energy, and learn who's doing what in industry. This 20-page bimonthly is filled with interesting and useful news. And you can be a part of it: submit your news for the September/October issue to editor Susan Branting.

07/16/2008 - Houston Section's Annual Golf Tournament Slated for July 24

The Houston Section's July 24 Florida Scramble Golf Tournament has sold out, although sponsorship opportunities ranging from $3,000 to $200 are still available. The tournament is sponsored by Global Industries Offshore, an MTS member. Other MTS member companies sponsoring activities during the tournament are DOF Subsea (awards); Oil States Industries ( lunch); Equipment and Technical Services,Saipem America and Sea Writing and Training Solutions (refreshment carts); L-3 Communications Dynamic Positioning and Control (refreshment stand); and C.A. Richards and Associates, Fugro Chance, InterMoor, Kongsberg Maritime and Sonardyne (holes). The event starts with registration at 11 a.m. at the Cypresswood Golf Club.

07/16/2008 - Catch the Latest Unmanned Maritime Vehicle News

The AUV glider sector is evolving rapidly and iRobot Corp. has announced a sole licensing agreement with UW TechTransfer at the University of Washington to commercialize Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Seaglider technology previously supported by the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation. That's some of the news that the chair of the MTS Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Professional Committee, Justin Manley of Battelle, has posted in the UMV Committee newsletter. The newsletter is available on the committee Web page and will be posted on the MTS Wiki, where Manley is encouraging those interested in AUVs and UMVs to create a dialog on the technologies.

07/10/2008 - Lautenbacher to Speak at Norfolk, Va., Blue Ocean Forum

The featured speaker at the Blue Planet Forum: Exploring the Bay and Beyond will be Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., under secretary of commerce, NOAA administrator and a member of MTS. The forum is July 31 at Nauticus at the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, Norfolk, Va. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and light refreshments, and the forum begins at 7 p.m. The forum is free but seating is limited. Register at (757) 622-1964 or hamptonroads@cbf.org.

07/08/2008 - Houston Section Names Scholarship Winners

The MTS Houston Section has awarded four scholarships worth a total of $10,000 to friends and relatives of section members in good standing. Winning $3,000 each are Anne Hofer (sponsored by Liz Stansfeld), a third year medical school student enrolled at the University of Texas Southwest Medical School in Dallas; and Dmytro Chenchykov (sponsored by Sandeep Khurana), a sophomore electrical engineering student at the University of Houston. Winning $2,000 each are Xiaodon Mao (sponsored by Robbie DeVries), a graduate student at the University of Houston pursuing an MBA and a master's degree in hospitality management at the Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management; and Jesse Drewa (sponsored by B. P. Malcolm Sharples),a sophomore marine engineering technology major at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

07/02/2008 - Hartnell Students Win Award at International ROV Competition

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06/28/2008 - Blog #3: Things Wrap Up at the ROV Competition

The last of the competitors wrapped up their in-pool tasks by noon today, and their were both cheers and disappointments. Aberdeen, Scotland's Bridge of Don Academy tried to repair the unpleasant surprise yesterday of finding their TV camera wasn't compatible with U.S. standards--the result being the ROV operator had only a tiny screen set within the laptop screen. But an trip to Radio Shack last night didn't solve the problem and they struggled with the same problem in their final heat. Clapstop Community College had neither a team name nor a t-shirt, and they had a disappointing opening in the first heat yesterday--a mere 80 points, but they more than made up for it today, scoring 210 points! For those who don't know, points are accumulated in two ways: 200 for a tech report, poster and verbal presentation before judges and 200 for the in-water tasks with additional points earned for every minute under 15 minutes it takes to complete the in-water event. the total score can be 400, but the competitors only know what their in-water-task score is. They won't know their "engineering" score (the presentation, poster, and tech report) until tonight when the winners are announced. I'll let you know the results tomorrow. It's was great to see the event, and I'd like to point out that a team from Connecticut that didn't win their regional finals showed up anyway to check out the ROVs and talk to other teams. They get to go back home with suntans and some great ideas for next year. It was also gratifying to stop students and parents in their tracks as they walked by the MTS table and I said, "We have scholarships!" Who's not interested in scholarships? It's been great talking to all who stopped by and it was great to see all the MTS member companies involved--Oceaneering, VideoRay, DeepSea Power and Light, Subsea 7 (sorry if I missed anyone). I especially enjoyed meeting the Harnell College team, whose members just started an MTS student chapter with Monterey Penninsula College, and our MTS member from Vladivostok, Russia. We are international! --Susan Branting, communications manager, still in sunny California.

06/27/2008 - Blog #2: The Competitors Heat Up at the International ROV Competition

The competition heated up under the eternal California sunshine today—Friday—the first day of actual competition. My inside source in the two-time-winning Eastern Edge team (Newfoundland) put their time in the two heats they completed today at 2 min, 40 sec followed by 2 min, 20 sec. Hard to beat, but I'm told the team eschewed robotic arms and such and designed an ROV that was able to complete the three tasks in one maneuver--now that's thinking! (Thanks, Jake, for the info.) But their still sweating last year's winning Jesuit High from Carmichael, Calif.  A big team with a lot of talent. I met members of the Russian team today, but it looks like the Iranians didn't make it. It's hard to follow the action, which takes place underwater, natch, but Peter Weber of DeepSea Power and Light has set up six underwater camers to catch the action. Hope to get a portion of the video to post later. I've also got lots of pictures but no way to download them. I asked Drew Michel, ROV Committee chair, if professionals ever came away with ideas from these imaginative students and he replied, "No, we come away with the students." Meaning, this competition is a great resources for tagging future ROV operators. I've had a few students stop by the MTS booth and wax eloquent about their enthusiasm for ROVs and technology. Oceaneering International has been passing out information and more than a few students seem very interested. Tomorrow is the final day of competition and the awards dinner. Stay tuned. --Susan Branting, communications manager, still lucky to be in southern California

06/26/2008 - Blogging from the International MATE ROV Competition

06/19/2008 - San Diego Section Appreciation Dinner Slated for June 27

The San Diego Section's Corporate Appreciation Dinner will be held at Tom Ham's Lighthouse, where attendees will enjoy eye-catching vistas of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge and the San Diego skyline. In addition, at the dinner you will be able to check out the winners of the MTS-sponsored Science Fair.  The event is June 27 starting at 6 p.m. For details and to buy a ticket, visit the section's Web site.

06/17/2008 - Houston Section to Explore Challenges of Icy Shallow Water

Developments in harsh environmental conditions involving arctic temperatures and extremely shallow waters prone to icing present their own set of challenges. The Houston Section's next luncheon meeting June 26 will explore these challenges with featured speaker Bryce Campbell, deputy development project manager for Eni's Nikaitchuq Project off Alaska's North Slope. Meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Omni Palace. RSVP by June 24 to attend.

06/16/2008 - Registration Open for OCEANS '08

General registration is open for the OCEANS’08 MTS/IEEE Quebec City Conference, which will be held September 15-18 in Quebec City, Canada. Registration is deliniated into those who are exhibitors and everyone else. The latter are referred to as "delegates" on the conference Web site. Go to the Delegate Registration page to register. Exhibitor registration is not yet open. To recieve the MTS discount, you must have your MTS I.D. number. If you don't know your I.D. number, please complete this form. Once you have registered, you can take advantage of conference hotel discount rates.

06/06/2008 - MTS Adds New Student Section

MTS Vice President for Education and Research Jill Zande has initiated a new MTS Student Section based at Monterey (California) Peninsula College. Nineteen students from Monterey Peninsula College and nearby Hartnell College in Salinas signed a petition to start the section, and Zande presented it to the MTS Board of Directors at its biannual meeting in Houston in May. The new section will be known as "MPC Student Section." Joining Zande as a councilor is Monterey Peninsula College instructor and MTS member Jeremy Hertzberg, who will be the lead contact for the new section. Student Sections are listed under the Communities link above. Look for "Student Sections" in the menu at right of the Communities page.

06/04/2008 - Ocean Energy Committee Name Change Alters Focus to Renewable Energy

Spurred by a petition from Burt Hamner, the MTS Board of Directors agreed to change the name of the Ocean Energy Professional Committee to Renewable Energy. Citing the growing interest worldwide in renewabel ocean energy, the petition noted that the varieity of technologies involved touched on many of the skills and interests of MTS members—underwater mechanical and electrical engineering, data sensing and transmission, structures and moorings, ship design and construction, subsea power cable production and installation, and more—and would bring into MTS the technologies involved in underwater power generation and turbine design. Noting that MTS members are already working on renewable marine and river energy products and projects, the petition posited that the renamed commmittee would "facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and promotion of this critical new resource."  Interested persons can find out more on the Renewable Energy Web page and by accessing the Renewable Energy page on the MTS Wiki.

06/01/2008 - Lunch and Learn To Look at Thrusters

The Deepwater Field Development Professional Committee is holding a Lunch and Learn session on June 10 at Thrustmaster, the world’s largest manufacturer of thrusters for offshore service. Meet at their facility at 12227 FM 529 in the Northwoods Industrial Park West, Houston, Texas, at 11:30 a.m. Following a plant tour, the technical interest group will go to the Cajun Restaurant for lunch and a presentation. RSVP to Benton Baugh, committee chair.

05/29/2008 - MTS Creates New Ocean Observing Systems Committee

At the behest of Donna Kocak and Dr. Andrew Clark, P.E., the MTS Board of Directors approved the creation of a new Ocean Observing Systems Professional Committee at its biannual meeting in Houston in early May. According to the petition presented to the board, ocean observing systems components are already addressed in some existing professional committees, but "there exists an urgent need to tie the individual technologies together at a systems-level that can benefit not only our ocean community but everyone on our planet." Kocak, a systems engineer with Maritime Communication Services, HARRIS Corp., will serve as the committees chair, with Clark, MTS Fellow and former MTS president, taking the vice chair position. Kocak is also the chair of the Underwater Imaging Professional Committee and is looking for a replacement. Interested persons should contact her. 

05/27/2008 - Find the Right Program with the New Education Guide!

A final version of the Guide to Marine Science and Technology Programs is now available online under the Education link above. Look for "Higher Education Guide" in the menu options at right. The Guide offers a comprehensive listing of colleges, institutions and training institutions in the marine sciences and marine technology fields. You can search by the program you are interested in or by the name of the higher institutions. In addition, the Guide offers lists of internship programs, marine science- and technology-related professional societies and trade associations, and scholarship resources. Available in PDF format, the Guide's table of contents and indexes are all hot linked. This important resources is a joint collaboration of MTS and the Marine Advanced Technical Education (MATE) Center. Funding was provided by MTS membership and by MATE through the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence network and the Advanced Technological Education Program.

05/21/2008 - MTS Gains Membership on UNESCO Commission

The Marine Technology Society had been appointed a member of the U.S. National Committee for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) with Dr. Andrew Clark, P.E., as the representative. The term of appointment is three years, ending December 31, 2010. Clark is a past president and Fellow of MTS. The U.S. National Committee for IOC is a committee of the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which provides member states of the United Nations with a mechanism for global cooperation in the study of the ocean. The IOC assists governments in addressing their ocean and coastal problems through the sharing of knowledge, information and technology, and through the coordination of global and regional programs. Click here for more information on the U.S. National Committee for the IOC's responsibilities and a list of member. (This information is under the "Public Outreach" link at the top of this Web site.)

05/19/2008 - DARPA, Debris and More at Hawaii Section Dinner

Speakers at the Hawaii Section's Thursday, May 22, dinner meeting will disucss DARPA's maritime ops/ocean/sonar-related priorities and ongoing efforts, the problem and efforts to abate marine debris in the National Monument and Hawaii Islands, and ecosystem stewardship and environmental acoustics. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with other marine technology professionals and learn about these intersting topics. Times, locations costs, etc. are on the Hawaii Section's Web page.

05/18/2008 - OCEANS'08 Abstract Deadline Extended to Friday, May 23

The deadline for submitting abstracts to the OCEANS 2008 MTS/IEEE Quebec City Conference has been extended to this Friday, May 23. When submitting an abstract, you are asked to indicate a topic. Look for the topic in the list OCEANS Conference Topics corresponding to the MTS Professional Committees. When submitting an abstract, please send a copy to the respective MTS Committee chair, who’s name is provided on the list, so that he or she can track the abstract. If accepted, the full paper is expected by July 22. You are expected to present the paper at the conference. OCEANS‘08 will be held in Quebec City on September 15 to 18.  A preliminary program is available.

05/16/2008 - OCEANS'08 Buoy Technology Workshop Seeks Final Abstracts

Abstracts for the Buoy Technology sessions at the OCEANS’08 MTS/IEEE Quebec City Conference on September 15–18 must be submitted by May 21. If accepted, full papers must be completed and submitted by July 22. Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. Check the Call for Papers for more details. Submit abstracts to the OCEANS’08 Web site and send a copy to Walter Paul and Rick Cole. When submitting papers to the Web site, indicate the Alternate Technology Area topic is 3.5, Buoy Technology. (See the Abstract Topics List.)

05/15/2008 - Spring MTS Journal Available to Members Online Now

The Spring 2008 MTS Journal, "The State of Technology in 2008," has been posted in the members-only area of the MTS Web site. The online version is a free member benefit of MTS. To access the Journal, go to the "Publications" link at the top of this page, then select "MTS Journal" from the list at right, then select "MTS Journal Online." Your last name is your username. If you do not know your password—your MTS member ID—please click here or call (410)-884-5330. This issue contains commentary and articles on the current state of ocean energy, ship design, ocean observing systems, underwater vehicles, sensing and underwater communications. Non-members may subscribe to a paper copy of the Journal. Non-members may also receive a paper copy of the Journal for an additional fee of $25 for domestic and $50 for foreign subscriptions. Visit the Store for subscription information (scroll down to "Journal Subscriptions.")

05/14/2008 - Photos from Kobe Conference Now Online

Photos from the OTO'08 Conference held in Japan in April are posted online in the Photo Gallery, located under the News option above. Look for "Photo Gallery" in the list at right. This year's highly successful conference began with a ribbon cutting ceremony and ended with a Gala Dinner in the Bird and Flower Garden, enhancing the conference's (and Kobe's) reputation as the place to be not only for the latest on Asia's marine technology industries but also for the grace and beauty of the people and city.

05/14/2008 - Archaeology Committee to Hold First in Lecture Series

The inaugural lecture in the new Marine Archaeology Professional Committee's Lecture Series will focus on "Deepwater Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico." The lecture will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 20 at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences. As oil companies search for new sources of oil in the Gulf of Mexico, more and more deepwater archaeological sites are found on the ocean floor. Marine archaeologist Robert Church will explain the latest technologies and processes used to find shipwrecks in deepwater and will highlight his current projects. He will also discuss the results and significance of the U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service's Shipwreck Study in the Gulf of Mexico, for which he served as project manager and chief scientist. Click here to purchase tickets.

05/13/2008 - Deadline for MTS Awards and Fellows is Thursday

Nominate an organization, a member of the marine technology community or yourself for one or more of the prestigious MTS Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, May 15. Award winners are recognized at the MTS Awards Banquet at the OCEANS Conferences, as well as in Currents and the media. Take advantage of this opportunity to highlight and recognize the success stories of the industry. Forms are available in the "About" section of this Web site. You can also view videos of last year's winners and see lists of previous winners on the Awards page.

04/24/2008 - Don't Be Left Out of the Member-Get-A-Member Campaign!

Recruit new members to MTS by June 30 and win prizes! Prizes are awarded based on the number of members you recruit, with an iPod™ Nano as the top prize for those getting 10 members. To register new members, click the Member-Get-A-Member Campaign button on the right of this page. Each member you recruit earns you a $10 gift card or that amount off your membership. If you recruit five members, you earn a $75 gift card or a one year Individual membership. You continue to earn $10 gift cards or equivalent membership discounts until you reach 10 members. At that point, you win a one year Individual membership and either a $150 gift card or an iPod™ Nano. Recruit a business, library, governmental unit or non-profit organization, and your winnings reflect the number of new members these types of memberships support (six for Business or Institutional memberships, 11 for non-Fortune 500 memberships, and 16 for Fortune 500 memberships). GET STARTED TODAY!

04/23/2008 - Gordon Sterling Wins OTC Heritage Award

MTS member Gordon Sterling will be recognized at the 2008 Offshore Technology Conference Awards Luncheon May 6 in Houston, Texas, with a Heritage Award. Sterling had a 35-year career with Shell Oil Company and served as 1998-1999 chairman of the OTC Board of Directors. He has been a member of MTS since 1989. Also honored with a Heritage Award at the luncheon will be Pierre-Armand Thomas, Senior Vice President, New Technologies, Offshore, at Technip, an MTS member since 1997. The Offshore Technology Conference is slated for May 5–8 at Houston's Reliant Center and is expected to draw about 70,000 people.

04/15/2008 - Houston Section to Hear Speaker on Navigating Changing Energy Picture

On April 24, Chris Ross, vice president of CRA International, will make a presentation to the MTS Houston Section on the state of the Petroleum Industry. His talk is titled Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders. MTS Houston luncheon presentations are held at the Omni Palace, 12121 Westheimer, Houston 77077, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are open to anyone with an interest in the oil and gas industry. The cost to attend the luncheons is $30 for MTS members and $35 for non-members. Reservations close April 22. To reserve a place, register online. Source: MTS Houston Web site

04/14/2008 - MTS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS TUESDAY

Applications for MTS Scholarships must be postmarked not later than Tuesday, April 15. Scholarships are available for high school students, graduate and undergraduate four-year college students, and two-year post-secondary institution students. MTS is dedicated to encouraging the next generation of marine engineers and technologists. Count yourself among that elite and apply for a scholarship today. Go to the MTS Scholarship page under the Education link for details.

04/11/2008 - MTS Japan Section Hosts Aquatic Robotics Competition at OTO'08

The Squid was the winner of the Aqua Robot Competition held at the Oceans '08 MTS/IEEE Kobe-Techno-Ocean '08 Conference being held this week in Kobe, Japan. Entries from the University of Tokyo, a number of labs around the country, and the Taiwan Ocean Research Institute and Underwater Vehicle and Robotics Laboratory from the National Taiwan University competed in a huge pool at the Port Island Sports Center in Kobe.

04/09/2008 - Hampton Section Board Meeting Open to All MTS Members

The MTS Hampton Roads Section Board is meeting for lunch April 11 and would like to invite all MTS members to join board members at noon at the Ashley's Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach VA 23462, telephone 757-499-4400.

04/01/2008 - 2008 Dynamic Positioning Conference Issues Call for Papers

Abstracts must be submitted for consideration to the 2008 Dynamic Positioning Conference by May 1, 2008. Abstracts may be submitted online or the form may be printed and mailed to Doug Phillips. Click here to access a PDF of the call for papers, which includes the submission form. Registration is complimentary for participants selected to present papers at the conference. The deadline for early registration ends August 1.

03/21/2008 - Read the Latest from the Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Professional Committee

Committee Chair Justin Manley has posted the latest news about the world of unmanned maritime vehicles on the UMV Web page. Manley reports on Oceanology International 2008, which boasted 500 exhibitors at the March conference in the United Kingdom: "As always the event attracted a large number of attendees and exhibitors. The UMV community was well represented. Based on booth size and numbers, business is booming." Manley also reports on upcoming conferences, business activities and the "strong demand for new talent." He notes: "There are currently good job opportunities for software/algorithm developers and program managers in the Boston area. Unmanned surface vehicle programs are looking for help with engineering and business development in the Silicon Valley area."

03/17/2008 - Call for Papers - OCEANS'08 MTS/IEEE Quebec City

CALL FOR PAPERS: Abstracts for technical papers and for student posters to be presented at the OCEANS‘08 MTS/IEEE Quebec City Conference can now be submitted to the conference Web site. Click "Technical Papers" and then "Abstract Submission page." When submitting an abstract, you are asked to indicate a topic. Look for the topic in the list OCEANS Conference topics corresponding to the MTS Professional Committees. When submitting an abstract, please send a copy to the respective MTS Committee chair, who’s name is provided on the list, so that he or she can track the abstract. OCEANS‘08 will be held in Quebec City on September 15 to 18. Abstracts can be submitted through May 15. If accepted, the full paper is expected by July 22. You are expected to present the paper at the conference.

03/06/2008 - Ocean Instrumentation Professional Committee to Hold Elections for Chair

The MTS Ocean Instrumentation Professional Committee, a technical interest group, is required to hold elections every two years. The election for chair will be held in the fall. If you or someone you know is interested in leading this group, please contact Mike Hall, member programs manager, at MTS headquarters, (410) 884-5330....

03/06/2008 - AUV Professional Committee Changes Name to Unmanned Maritime Vehicles

"Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Professional Committee" is the new name of what was previously known as the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Professional Committee. A vote on the change was taken during a committee meeting at the OCEANS'07 MTS/IEEE Vancouver Conference. The new name reflects the changing technology, which now includes autonomous surface vehicles. According to committee Chair Justin Manley, the name change for this technical interest group, "is in agreement with the trends in the field and name changes by other professional society committees working in this area." For more information on the thinking behind this change, visit the UMV Web page. Note that information about the UMV community is reguarly posted at this site, so please keep an eye on it.

03/03/2008 - Hawaii Section Seeks Presentations for March 20 Meeting

The MTS Hawaii Section is kicking off the year with a meeting on March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Honolulu Park Palace in the 8th floor "Long House" in Honolulu. Anyone interested in presenting a 10-15-minute description of projects, company/command/agency profiles, Hawaii maritime/ocean issues should contact Richard Hess . An agenda will be distributed in early March. RSVPs are required for the dinner. For more details, visit the Hawaii Section page.

03/02/2008 - San Diego Section Plans March 27 Meeting

The MTS San Diego Section's next meeting is March 27 at the Sizzler Restaurant, 2855 Midway Dr., San Diego, Calif. The social hour and dinner start at 6 p.m., the speaker at 7:15. Jim Montgomery of Functional Design and Engineering, will speak on Ocean Wave Power Conversion Spar Buoy Engines. Cost is $13 for students and $20 for everyone else. Register onlin.

02/22/2008 - The Winter 2007/2008 MTS Journal In Now Online

The Winter 2007/2008 MTS Journal has been posted online in the members-only area of the Web site. Guest Edited by Greg Marshall, Birgit Buhleier, Kyler Abernathy and Corey Jaskolski of the National Geographic Society Remote Imaging Department, this issue is primarily a collection of papers from the fall 2007 Animal-Borne Imaging Symposium sponsored by National Geographic. The articles present the latest work by scientists using animal-borne imaging and audio and data-logging instruments, as well as examine how to use the data collected with these tools. In addition are two general-interest articles on autonomous underwater vehicles and acoustic seagliders, as well as a Crosstalk response to an article in the last issue of the Journal and three book review. Archived copies of the last four issues are also available online.

02/18/2008 - Houston Section Luncheon to Feature StatoilHydro Merger

Helge Hove Haldorsen, vice president of strategy and portfolio for StatoilHydro North America, will speak at the monthly MTS Houston Section luncheon on. "The StatoilHydro Merger and The Way Forward." StatoilHydro is one of the largest net exporters of crude oil in the world. MTS Houston luncheon presentations are held at the Omni Palace, 12121 Westheimer, Houston 77077, from 11:30 a.m.. – 1 p.m. and are open to anyone with an interest in the oil and gas industry. The cost is $30 for members with a reservation or $35 for nonmembers and walk-ins. To reserve a place, register online through the Houston Section's Web site.

02/18/2008 - MTS Backs Sea Rovers' Dive Clinic, Film Fest

MTS is throwing its support to the Boston Sea Rovers 54th Annual Underwater Clinic on March 8-9 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, St. James Avenue, Boston, Mass. The clinic features more than 40 daytime seminars covering every aspect of scuba diving and the marine environment, including a dozen detailed workshops on advanced diving techniques, a film festival, and and exhibit area. Tickets at the door for the evening show are $25 per person, and tickets for the Clinic Saturday, which includes exhibit displays and the diverse programs offered, are $25. On Sunday, admission is $20, children under 12 are free, and admission for students with valid ID and Senior Citizens is $15. Discount ticket packages are available on the groups's Web site. The Saturday evening Film Festival starts at 8 p.m. at the John Hancock Hall, two blocks from the hotel. A portion of the proceeds benefits scholarships, and SeaMark, an organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities. .

02/12/2008 - Why Is the ROV Competition Such a Great Experience?

Go to the MTS Club page and check out the video of the 2007 MATE/MTS International ROV Competition. Along with the student participants, MTS members Jill Zande, Drew Michel and Craig McLean will show you why this great competition is such a fantastic experience for students and an important means of introducing the next generation of marine engineers and technologists to the field.

02/11/2008 - 2008 Underwater Intervention Conference Photos Are Online Now!

Check out some photos snapped at the 2008 Underwater Intervention Conference held at the end of January during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The MTS online Photo Gallery is listed under the News link in the gray band above. You can see photos of past conferences there, too.

02/11/2008 - 2008 Buoy Workshop Offers Broad Topics

Buoy design, cables, mooring materials, deployment, and a wide variety of other topics will be discussed at the ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop 2008 from March 4–6 in Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Miss. Registration is $410 for MTS members, $485 for non-MTS members with a one-year MTS membership included. Don't be left out of this state-of-the-art look at buoys. Manufacturers and distributors of components and instrumentation for oceanographic buoy systems are invited to exhibit at the workshop

02/06/2008 - Friday is Houston Clay Tournament Sponsorship Deadline

The Houston Section 2008 Sporting Clays Tournament has sold out most of its team space. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this popular even on March 8. Sponsorship opportunities are also still available, including gun and game sponsorships.  All sponsorships must be registered and paid in full by February 8 to be on event signage and tournament t-shirts. The tournament is not only fun, it raises money for the MTS Houston Section Scholarship Fund. Register now!

02/05/2008 - Advanced Registration for OCEANS'08 in Kobe Ends February 15

The cost of registration for the OCEANS’08 MTS/IEEE Kobe-Techno-Ocean’08 Conference in Kobe, Japan, goes up after February 15.  Keynote speakers for the conference include Rear Adm. William E. Landay, chief of Naval Research for the United States Navy, and Yasuo Ohba, chief of secretariat, Headquarters for Ocean Policy. Among the events will be an aqua-robot competition and a site visit to SPring-8, the large synchrotron radiation facility. Find out more about the technical program.

02/01/2008 - Hampton Road Section Changes Leadership

Raymond Toll, vice president and senior manager at SAIC, has taken over the chair of the Hampton Roads Section from Larry Atkinson, who is staying in the seciton leadership in charge of membership. James Brunelle, a director at EDO Corporation, has taken over as vice-chair, while Tom Bosse, project manager at Northrop Grumman, is the Secretary and Mark Bushnell, a NOAA scientist, is the treasurer. Web sites for MTS sections can be found by clicking the Communities link above.

01/24/2008 - January 28 Is Deadline for Buoy Workshop Abstracts

Submit your abstracts online for the March 4–6 ONR/MTS Buoy Workshop 2008 by January 28. The workshop is being held at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, Miss. There will be an icebreaker in a section of the Cypress Ballroom on Monday, March 3, from 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m.. The workshop Web site includes information on the workshop's technical topics, hotels, and other pertinent information.

01/22/2008 - Oceans'08 Announces Call for Papers

01/14/2008 - Petrobras VP Is Featured Speaker at Houston Section January Luncheon

On January 24, the Marine Technology Society Houston Section will introduce its 2008 program with an address by João C.A. Figueira, upstream vice president, Petrobras America, Inc. Mr. Figueira’s presentation, "Exploring frontiers around the world: from Brazilian deepwater to the Gulf of Mexico," will discuss Petrobras’s deepwater program and the company’s move into the Gulf of Mexico’s frontier blocks. MTS Houston luncheon presentations are held at the Omni Palace, 12121 Westheimer, Houston 77077, from 11:30 a.m.. to 1 p.m. and are open to anyone with an interest in the oil and gas industry. The cost is $30 for members with a reservation or $35 for nonmembers and walk-ins. To reserve a place, register online through the Houston Section's Web site.

01/07/2008 - MTS Sets Scholarship Deadline

April 15 is the deadline for applications for Marine Technology Society scholarships. This year, the society is offering nine scholarships, including the ROV Scholarship financed by the MTS ROV Professional Committee headed by Chair Drew Michel. Scholarships are availabel for high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate student and students attending two-year or technical schools. Some of are open to anyone, while other are only available to MTS student members. To become a student member, you must be in college. To find out more, visit the MTS Scholarship page located under the Education menu above.

12/27/2007 - MTS Welcomes C-Innovations to Membership

MTS is pleased to announce the addition of C-Innovation LLC as a business member. Just five months old, this new subsidiary of Marine Technologies, is an ROV contractor for the Gulf of Mexico and is located in Mandeville, La. 

12/26/2007 - We're Clearing the Decks of Paper Conference Proceedings!

MTS is clearing out past paper copies of conference proceedings. You can get a copy free for the cost of shipping, which, depending on the size of the proceeding, could cost as much as $25—or more. The following are available:...

12/17/2007 - Registration Opens on Buoy Technology Workshop Web Site

Registration is open for the ONR/MTS Buoy Technology Workshop, to be held March 5-6, 2008, at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, Miss. The registration fee is $410 for MTS members, $485 for non-MTS members with a one-year MTS membership included. A $50 "early bird" discount is allowed for registrations before February 1, 2008. On-site registrations are subject to a $50 surcharge. Visit the workshop's Web site to register and to learn why you should participate in this important technology event.

12/14/2007 - E.H. Wachs Company Joins MTS

MTS welcomes E.H. Wachs Company as a new corporate member. Founded in 1883, the company is a manufacture of on-site machining and valve-turning equipment headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill., and with offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Houston, Texas. Learn more.

12/11/2007 - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Committee Posts Latest News

The MTS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Committee Chair Justin Manley has posted an interesting newsletter for MTS AUV Professional Committee members and anyone else interested in AUVs. To find it, click the "Communities" link above, then look for "MTS Professional Committees" on the right. Finally, select "Autonomous Underwater Vehicles" from the list of committees.

12/06/2007 - MTS Names New Executive Director

The MTS Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has selected a new executive director. Richard Lawson will come onboard at MTS headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, on January 7, 2008. The executive director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the society. According to MTS President Bruce C. Gilman, P.E., Mr. Lawson was a standout choice from a strong field of candidates. "Rich's selection was a thorough, objective and professional process carried out by the Search Committee members, and I think all of us will be pleased with the results." ...

12/05/2007 - Opportunities E-News Is Available Online

MTS members can access the E-News to learn about opportunities for funding, to comment on proposed rules, to learn about awards, to find fellowships and more. E-News is delivered monthly to your e-mailbox. If you don't receive it, please contact MTS headquarters (410-884-5330). E-News is a benefit of membership in the Marine Technology Society. Join now!

11/29/2007 - Developing Small, Short-Life Fields Is Subject of Houston Section Meeting

On December 6, Robert Shivers, vice president of projects for ATP oil and Gas Corp., will address the challenges associated with developing small, short-life fields at the MTS Houston Section meeting at the Omni Palace. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.and the lunch at 11:45 a.m. Learn more about the topic and register online.

11/28/2007 - Washington, D.C., Section Plans Holiday Party at the Naval Observatory

Washington, D.C., Section members are invited to the U.S. Naval Observatory for the annual holiday party on December 8 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Andrew M. Clark, P.E., who will talk on "Katrina REDUX, Then and Now: A Private Sector Response to Restore Vital Communications Infrastructure in the US Gulf Coast; Luck, Legacy and Lessons Learned." Volunteers are needed to arrive at 4:30 that afternoon to help with the event. Please e-mail mtswashingtondc@verizon.net or call Barry Stamey (703-610-1652) to volunteer. Cost of the event is $28 payable in advance. RSVP by e-mail to mtswashingtondc@verizon.net ASAP to hold reservations. Checks must be received by December 3. For more important details, go to the D.C. Section's Web site: Click the "Communities" link above, then select "MTS Sections" from the list at right. On the new page, select the D.C. Section from the list of MTS sections.

11/22/2007 - Hampton Roads To Meet Tuesday

The MTS Hampton Roads Section's fall meeting is slated for November 27 at EDO Corporation in Chesapeake, Va. Join your colleagues to network and learn this local marine technology company. EDO will have on display a towed array, an active cylindrical array, and several types of transducers as static displays. For details, visit the Hampton Roads Section Web page: click the Communities link above, then select MTS Secitons from the list at right. You will go to a page that lists the MTS sections. Click on Hampton Roads.

11/15/2007 - Houston Section Barbecue Photos Online

11/07/2007 - Members, Your MTS Journal Is Online!

Marine technologies that contribute to social issues like health, energy and the environment are the focus of the fall issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal, titled "Societal Benefits of Marine Technology and the Challenges of Tomorrow."  MTS members receive the online MTS Journal free as a benefit of membership. Click the Publications link above, then select MTS Journal from the list at right. On the new page, select MTS Journal Online from the list at right. You will be asked to sign in with your last name and MTS member ID. Call (410) 884-5330 if you do not remember your ID.

11/05/2007 - Washington, D.C., Section Posts New Calendar

Check out the new D.C.-area calendar on the MTS Washington, D.C., Section's Web page to find out what is happening of interest to the ocean community. (Look for MTS sections under the Communities link above.)

11/02/2007 - November 10 Is OTO'08 Abstracts Deadline

November 10 is the deadline for submitting abstracts to OCEANS'08 MTS/IEEE KOBE-TECHNO-OCEAN '08. With a theme "Voyage Toward the Future," the April 8–11 conference will be held in the Kobe International Exhibition Hall, Kobe, Japan. This conference provides a thematic umbrella under which participants can discuss problems and potential solutions that concern the oceans. Topics will include Underwater Acoustics and Acoustical Oceanography; Sonar Signal/Image Processing and Communication; Ocean Observing Platforms; Systems and Instrumentation; Remote Sensing; Ocean Data Visualization; Modeling and Information Management; Marine Environment, Oceanography and Meteorology; Optics, Imaging, Vision and E-M Systems; Marine Law, Policy, Management and Education; Offshore Structures and Technology; and Ocean Vehicles and Floating Structures. Early registration begins February 15. Register online at www.oceans08mtsieeekobe-technoocean08.org. For more information, contact info@oceans08mtsieeekobe-technoocean08.org.

11/02/2007 - Rope Technology Workshop Slated for Nov. 8-9

The 7th International Rope Technology Workshop is slated for November 8-9 at College Station, Texas.  The banquet keynote speakers will be Jason Mathews from the Minerals Management Service and Dr. Hongbo Shu from Shell. For more information, contact Evan Zimmerman, MTS Rope and Tension Member Committee chair.

10/25/2007 - Today Is the Deadline for MTS Student Representatives

November 1 is the deadline for MTS student members to get their applications to MTS headquarters to become representatives on the MTS Council. The MTS Board of Directors has created two student representative positons to provide student perspectives on all issues before the Council. The positions include travel expenses to two Council meetings a year, which usually occur before the Oceans Conference and the Offshore Technology Conference. Access an application.

10/24/2007 - National Marine Educators Honor Three MTS Members

Three MTS members where honored with awards by the National Marine Educators Association this summer. Sharon Walker, Ph.D., (pictured) was named an Honorary Member of the National Marine Educators Association, NMEA’s highest award. A former president of the association, Walker is deeply involved in education, working for, among others, the NOAA Sea Grant program, the Mexico Alliance and Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers, and the J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium in Biloxi, Miss. Mellie Lewis received the Outstanding Teacher Award. Lewis is a teacher of gifted and talented students in Ellicott City, Maryland.Mickey Weiss (pictured) won the President’s Award. Former director of Project Oceanology in Groton, Conn., for 30 years, Weiss has taught high school and college and now serves on numerous committees supporting education and research.

10/22/2007 - San Diego Section October Meeting to Review Floating Airport

 The San Diego Section's monthly meeting will be October 25 at 6 p.m. at the Sizzler Restaurant, 2855 Midway Drive, San Diego. Adam Englund, executive director of Euphlotea, will discuss new plans for a floating airport to solve San Diego’s air transportation problems. Don’t miss this thought provoking mix of marine technology and local politics. Cost is $18 for members and non-members, and $13 students. Dinner consists of an unlimited salad & taco bar, soft drinks, coffee or tea. Entree is a baked potato with choice of sirloin steak, fried shrimp or chicken. RSVP and pay online or send an e-mail to rsvp@mts-sandiego.org.

10/21/2007 - Houston Section Barbecue Offers Great Networking Opportunities

The Annual Barbecue hosted by MTS's Houston Section promises to be its usual good time and good eats. This year's event is on October 25 at Perry Slingsby Systems, 10642 W Little York, Houston, 77041. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and food service at 6:30 p.m. This is the section's premier social and fund-raising event of the year and is always well attended, not only by MTS members, but also by clients and other industry professionals. Cost is $30 and free for students. Register online.

10/19/2007 - Former MTS President Dies October 10

Robert B. Abel, 81, president of MTS from 1974–1975, who administered the Sea Grant marine science program, died Oct. 10 of kidney disease. He lived in Shrewsbury, N.J. Dr. Abel began his career as an oceanographer in 1947 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. In 1950, he came to Washington with what was then called the Navy's Hydrographic Office, eventually becoming assistant to the director. In 1967, Dr. Abel became the founding director of Sea Grant, which he led for 10 years. He spent a year as a vice president at Texas A&M University before moving in 1979 to New Jersey, where he served as president of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium until 1993.He served on the board of directors of the Center for Ocean Policy and Law.

10/17/2007 - Check Out the Oceans'07 Photos

10/15/2007 - Intrepid Global Joins MTS

MTS's newest business member is Intrepid Global, Inc. The Houston-based company provides consulting, installation, construction, fabrication, project management and project services to the oil and gas industry. Vist the company's Web site at www.intrepid-global.com.

10/15/2007 - Puget Sound Section to Meet October 18

SAIC's Brian Williams will discuss the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Fest 2007 at the Puget Sound Sections dinner meeting from 6-9 p.m. on October 18. The meeting is at the University of Washington Ocean Sciences Bldg, Room 425 (1492 Boat Street, NE, Seattle, WA 98105). The cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students and includes dinner and drinks. Visit the section's Web page to read the flyer.

10/11/2007 - MTS Elects Four Vice Presidents

Slightly more than 19 percent of the electorate cast ballots in the recent MTS elections, which closed October 3. Terms of office for the vice presidential positions that were contested begin January 1, 2008.

10/09/2007 - MTS Names Fellows, Presents Awards at Oceans'07

Three new Fellows were honored at the Marine Technology Society Awards Luncheon and General Meeting on October 3 at the Oceans 2007 MTS/IEEE Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Also, six awards were presented at the awards luncheon, honoring achievement s in marine technology and service to the society. Two of the awards are awarded by Compass Publications and one is awarded by Lockheed Martin.

10/09/2007 - Monterey Section Wecomes New Treasurer

The MTS Monterey Section has a new treasurer. Monical Goulart, an ROV technician at Oceaneering International has stepped into the position. Visit the Monterey Section's Web page for her contact information: Click the Communities link above, then select MTS Sections from the list at right. Finally, select the section name from the list of sections.

10/08/2007 - D.C. Section Posts New Newsletter

Find out what's happening in the Washington, D.C., area on the D.C. Section's Web page. Click the Communities link above, then select MTS Sections from the list at right, then look for the Washington, D.C., Section link. 

10/05/2007 - Allseas USA Is Newest MTS Member

Allseas USA, based in Houston, Texas, is the newsest member of the Marine Technology Society. The Swiss-based Allseas Group S.A. is one of the major offshore pipelay and subsea construction companies in the world, operating specialised vessels, which were designed in-house. The scope of the company's projects range from straightforward pipeline installation jobs to contracts involving design, installation and engineering, procurement, fabrication, and large subcontracted scopes for diving, dredging, rockdumping, etc. Visit the Web site for more information.

09/27/2007 - Technical Interest Groups to Meet at Oceans'07

Non-members, as well as members, of the Marine Technology Society are invited to attend meetings of MTS technical interest groups (professional committees) that will take place at the MTS/IEEE 2007 Oceans Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on October 1 – 4. Click to see which professional committees are meeting and their dates, times and locations.

09/26/2007 - October 5 Is Early Registration Deadline for Ropes Workshop

MTS’s Ropes and Tension Member Committee will hold the 7th International Rope Technology Workshop in College Station, Texas, on November 8-9. Participants will represent a cross-section of the industry, from fiber suppliers, rope manufacturers, installers to operators and regulatory agencies. Early registration closes October 5. Find out about costs and see the agenda. Visit the Rope and Tension Member Committee Web site at www.marine-technoloyg.org.

09/25/2007 - Offshore Innovative Solutions Joins MTS

MTS is pleased to welcome Offshore Innovative Solutions to membership in the society. Offshore Innovative Solutions provides specialized services associated with subsea inspections, observation, construction, recovery and related tasks, and involving the use of remotely operated vehicles. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, La., with sales and project management offices in Houston and a warehouse and shop in St. Martinville, La.

09/19/2007 - Hampton Roads Posts Section News

Visit the Hampton Roads Section Web page to see the latest section news. Select Communities from the menu options above, then select MTS Sections from the menu options at right. Sections are listed in the main body of text.

09/17/2007 - AUV Committee Posts Newsletter

The MTS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Committee Chair Justin Manley has posted a new AUV newsletter on the committee's Web page. Committee pages are listed under Communities. Click Communities, then select MTS Professional Committees from the menu options at right, then select Autonomous Underwater Vehicles from the list of committees.

09/13/2007 - MTS Seeks Student Members for New Council Positions

To ensure that MTS remains the society of choice for professionals working in ocean
industries, the Board of Directors has created two new seats on the Council and is seeking two student members to fill them. These student Council members will provide a marine technology student’s perspective on all issues coming before the Council. Applications are due by November 1.  Access an application or e-mail Programs Manager Mike Hall.

09/11/2007 - New England Section Changes Chair

The New England Section held elections this summer and Chris Jakubiak, who is with the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology, has taken over the position of chair from Jim Case of the University of New Hampshire. The vice chair and secretary positions are vacant. Hartley Hoskins is treasurer.

08/31/2007 - Early Registration for Dynamic Positioning Conference Ends Sept. 8

Early registration rates for the Dynamic Positioning Conference are $450 for members of MTS or associated professional organizations and $525 for non-members. These rates will increase significantly after September 8. The DP Conference is October 9-10 at the Westchase Hilton in Houston. Keynote speaker is Steve Newman, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Transocean.

08/29/2007 - OTC Priority Space Assignments Start September 17

OTC 2008 space assignments will begin on September 17, 2007. Space will be assigned according to the OTC Priority System. Only those exhibitors submitting their contracts and required deposits by the published deadline will be eligible for the initial priority space assignments. Visit the Web site at www.otcnet.org/2008.

08/26/2007 - Houston Section Starts Young Professional Group

The Houston Section has started a Young Professionals Committee to connect young graduates/engineers with MTS Houston. Some of the goals of the committee are to target, attract and retain young professionals into the marine technology industry; promote growth and exposure for young professionals through MTS-sponsored training seminars and events; and expose young professionals to key projects, industry leaders and companies.Interested? Contact Stephen Faleye.

08/24/2007 - Houston Section Sets Barbecue for October 18

This year's Annual Barbecue will be held October 18 at Perry Slingsby's Houston facilty. As in the pst, this is Section members' opportunity to enjoy Houston's best barbecue, socialize with other industry professionals and visit with vendors and suppliers in a congenial and social atmosphere.

08/24/2007 - MTS Co-Sponsors Energy Conference

MTS is among 22 government and non-profit organizations sponsoring the 2007 Energy Ocean Confrence in Hawaii this week. The conference addressed the future of marine-based energy projects in the U.S. and abroad. President-elect Liz Corbin is staffing the MTS booth.

07/31/2007 - MTS Awards Record 24 Scholarships

Twenty-four students from across the United States were awarded approximately $43,500 in scholarships from the Marine Technology Society (MTS) this summer. The international society, based in Columbia, Md., promotes awareness, education and information about marine technology.

07/30/2007 - Crittercams and Ship Hull Inspection Among MTS Journal Topics

New technology for the Crittercam is giving scientists an ever expanding glimpse into the lives of sometimes elusive marine fish and mammals. In the Summer 2007 General Issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal, researchers describe improvements in the Crittercam that are allowing them to make the most of technology to understand marine life. This issue of the MTS Journal is an eclectic mix of papers covering such diverse topics as a new vehicle system for the remote inspection of ship hulls and the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Bartlett, which students at three Canadian institutions designed for the 2007 MATE/MTS International Robotics Competition.

03/28/2007 - New Club Introduces Youth to Marine Technology

A new club for students in grades 6 through 12 has been created to introduce young people to marine technology. The Marine Technology Society (MTS), a not-for profit professional society, began the MTS Club in March. The club is free and open to students all over the world. One of the society’s core missions is to further education in marine technology to prepare the next generation of engineers and technicians.

03/07/2007 - MTS Journal Addresses Coastal Disaster Issues

Can the United States prepare for the next coastal disaster? This question is addressed and answered in the winter 2006/2007 issue of the MTS Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the Marine Technology Society. “Stemming the Tide of Coastal Disasters, Part I” explores ideas for preparing for, predicting and recovering from hurricanes like Katrina and tsunamis like the one in Asia in 2004 that killed more than 200,000 people.

03/07/2007 - New Orleans' Recovery Tied to Residents' Social Vulnerabilities

New Orleans’ ability to recover from Hurricane Katrina in such a way that it could survive another catastrophe depends in large part on whether the city can mitigate the effects of social vulnerability, according to a study published in “Stemming the Tide of Coastal Disasters, Part 1” the winter 2006/2007 issue of the MTS Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the Marine Technology Society.

01/25/2007 - Elizabeth Corbin Takes Lead Role at MTS

Elizabeth Corbin, science and technology branch manager for the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), assumed the post of president-elect of the Marine Technology Society on January 1.

01/22/2007 - Bruce Gilman to Lead MTS

Bruce C. Gilman, P.E., of Houston, Texas, took over the presidency of the Marine Technology Society (MTS) on January 1, 2007, for a two-year term after serving as president-elect for the past two years.

11/27/2006 - Marine Technology Is Crucial to Reducing Bycatch of Endangered Species

The fishing industry is under immense pressure because of depleted stocks and environmental degradation. Early, rapid advances in fishing technology and poor management practices have resulted in widespread overfishing. “Our early failures to understand the natural limitations of marine productivity are now manifested in the struggles to balance the fishermen’s need to make a living with the long-term management of healthy sustainable stocks of fish," writes Scott D. Kraus of the New England Aquarium in the forward to the fall 2006 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal. But Kraus also notes that, “At this time in humanity’s lengthy fishing history, when things seem dark for both fish and fishermen, there are many rays of hope.”

11/27/2006 - Marine Technology Plays Important Role in Commercial Fishing Safety

Advances in marine technology provide important solutions to the problems associated with fishing safety, according to the fall 2006 Marine Technology Society Journal, “Advances in Fishing Technology: Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability.”

09/27/2006 - New Web Site Centralizes World Knowledge of Manned Underwater Vehicles

A new Web site provides the first central database of information about the world’s manned underwater vehicles (MUVs). Geared to anyone interested in submarines and the overall status of the MUV industry, the site was created by the Marine Technology Society's Professional Committee on Manned Underwater Vehicles.

09/17/2006 - Katrina Offers Lessons for Emergency Communications in Future Disasters

A set of fortunate circumstances allowed for the rapid reestablishment of communications after Hurricane Katrina, but communications in future disasters should rely on planning, not luck, according to a paper published in “Stemming the Time of Coastal Disasters,” the winter 2006/2007 issue of the MTS Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the Marine Technology Society.

09/13/2006 - MTS Journal Looks Back to See the Future

The progress of marine technology over the last 40 years is examined in the summer issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal in which experts from government, academia and industry provide commentary on benchmark articles reprinted from early issues of the journal.

09/11/2006 - Award Winners to be Honored at Oceans MTS/IEEE 2006 Conference

Marine Technology Society President Jerry Streeter will confer the title of Fellow and present four awards at the Oceans MTS/IEEE 2006 Conference at an MTS-sponsored luncheon on September 19, 2006. The luncheon is at noon at the Hynes Convention Center.

08/01/2006 - MTS Awards Over $34,000 in Scholarships

Twenty students from across the United States and from Canada and the United Kingdom won scholarships totaling more than $34,000 from the Marine Technology Society (MTS) this summer.

06/28/2006 - Graham Hawkes to Speak at Monterey Section Meeting

Internationally renowned ocean engineer and inventor Graham Hawkes will speak on the future of underwater vehicles on July 5 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pacific Forum at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The talk is open to the public.

05/23/2006 - West so Speak at Stennis

The former Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy, Rear Adm. Richard D. West, will speak on “Views of the Oceans from Washington” at the Stennis Space Center, Miss., on June 15 from  11 a.m. to noon in the Logtown Room, Building 1100.

05/17/2006 - MTS Journal Articles Address Oil and Gass Issues

The impact that extreme weather has on shut-in production in the Gulf of Mexico is explored in one of several papers in the spring 2006 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal that are of interest to the oil and gas industry.

05/01/2006 - Ocean Engineering is Featured In JETS' Pre-Engineering Times

Ocean engineering was the subject of a featured story in Pre-Engineerig Times, a publication of JETS, the Junior Engineering Technical Society. The article was written by MTS staff. Read the article.

04/24/2006 - Justin Manley Named Editor of MTS Journal

Justin Manley is the new editor of the Marine Technology Society Journal.

04/24/2006 - New Directory Lists Marine Technology Experts, Speakers

The Marine Technology Society has developed an Experts Directory and Speakers Bureau of engineers, technologists, policy makers and educators specializing in marine technology.

03/23/2006 - MTS Journal Article Addresses Diversity in Education

Few minorities choose careers in the ocean sciences or related fields. With the demographics of the United States shifting toward a population where minorities will no longer be in the minority, many in the ocean science community are wondering where the next generation of ocean engineers, scientists and technologists will come from.  In his paper, “Programmatic Approaches to Building Diversity in the Ocean Sciences,” published in the Winter 2005/2006 edition of the Marine Technology Society’s peer-reviewed journal, MTS Journal, Benjamin E. Cuker notes that students avoid degree programs in the ocean sciences because they lack exposure to the field and role models, and because they are often poorly prepared for the math and sciences required.

03/21/2006 - MTS Journal Focuses on Education

A peer-reviewed publication of the Marine Technology Society addresses one of the key elements of the American Competitiveness Initiative that President George W. Bush laid out in his State of the Union Address in January.

03/21/2006 - MTS Archaeology and Diving Committees Elect New Chairs

Marek Jasinski and Brian Abbott have been elected to chair Professional Committees of the Marine Technology Society. Jasinski will take over the Marine Archaeology Committee, and Abbott will head the Diving Committee. Professional Committees are the society’s technical interest groups.

02/28/2006 - Ocean Commission Report

On December 20, 2004, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy closed its doors after three years of dedicated work. Their final report, An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century, includes over 200 recommendations, primarily directed at the President, the Congress and executive branch agencies.

01/27/2005 - MTS Library Stores Articles Relevant to Gobal Warning Systems

Technical knowledge and the advance development of tools and procedures to predict ocean phenomenon are now at the forefront of the scientific community. To assist in providing the most up-to-date and broad-based information, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) has compiled a comprehensive library of current MTS articles relevant to global warning systems.

10/27/2004 - MTS Announces Prestigious Ocean Technology Awards