This week we spoke with Julie Angus. As well as being Co-founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, Julie was also the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland.Click to learn more about Open Ocean Robotics and connect with Julie on LinkedIn.Click to see our host, Martin Stemp,  RS Aqua, OceanTechJobs on LinkedIn.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow SUT  on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook, Contact us at podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

This week we speak with Pete Girguis, Professor of Marine Sciences at Harvard University, and the 2023 winner of the SUT’s Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration. Find Pete on LinkedIn here, and follow Pete on Twitter X.Click to find out more about the Girguis Lab at Harvard University.Click to see our host, Martin Stemp,  RS Aqua, OceanTechJobs on LinkedIn.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow SUT  on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook, Contact us at podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

This week we're speaking with Dan Hook - Consultant Marine Technologist, qualified Naval Architect, and Chartered Engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in the unmanned marine industry. Find Dan Hook on LinkedIn here.Click to find out more about RAD Propulsion, L3 Harris, and Ocean Infinity.Click to see our host, Martin Stemp,  RS Aqua, OceanTechJobs on LinkedIn.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow SUT  on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook, Contact us at podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

This week we’re speaking with offshore geotechnical engineer Professor Susan Gourvenec about her life and work in Perth and the UK. Susan is Professor of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Southampton, and the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies - specialising in Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering.Find Susan on LinkedIn here. Find out more about the Royal Academy of Engineering's This is Engineering initiative and about The University of Southampton's Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering work.Click to see our host, Martin Stemp,  RS Aqua, OceanTechJobs on LinkedIn.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramContact us at podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

This week we’re speaking with Perth-based offshore engineer, Matt Allen who has pioneered reef engineering globally. He and his team have built 40 massive reefs for tourism, fisheries enhancement, decommissioning and habit enhancement, and will be telling us how he’s used underwater technology to design, construct and monitor the reefs. Find out more about the artificial reefs here.Click to see Matt Allen and MMA Offshore on LinkedIn.Click to see our host, Martin Stemp,  RS Aqua, OceanTechJobs on LinkedIn.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramContact us at podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode we talk with Rustom “Rusty” Jehangir, founder of Blue Robotics and winner of this year's SUT Gwyn Griffiths Award for Underwater Robotics. Rusty speaks about his appreciation of receiving the award, and how he founded Blue Robotics to be a forward-looking, innovative supplier of robotics components enabling the future of ocean exploration.Find out more about Blue Robotics at https://bluerobotics.com/ or get in touch with Rusty at rusty@bluerobotics.comFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with David Kerr, Director with Tidal Engineering and Environmental Services Ltd. David speaks about tidal range initiatives and the benefits that this can bring to the energy mix of the UK national grid.Check out the Tidal Engineering and Environmental Services website at https://tidalengineering.co.ukFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Tyler de Gier, Engineering Manager for Ashtead Technology’s inspection and integrity engineering business. Tyler speaks about development and operation of their optical chain measurement system, and why it is critical to be able to provide accurate, reliable, and repeatable monitoring of mooring chains.Watch the Chain Measurement System in action on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWXNz_tFuwEFind out more about Ashtead Technology at www.ashtead-technology.comFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Brown, manager of the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF). SMEEF is a fresh new opportunity and approach to funding projects in the marine and coastal environment. The fund will enable users benefiting from marine ecosystem services to voluntarily re-invest in the health and biodiversity of our seas.Find out more about SMEEF at https://smeef.scot/Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

This week we talk with Fugro's Peter Richards, Designer and Chief Engineer and James Amos Business Development Manager for Marine Infrastructure Solutions. Peter and James talk about Fugro's development of a vertical boring machine (VBM™), a tool that accelerates the subsea construction phase of fixed wind turbines.Find out more about Fugro at www.fugro.comFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Dave Shaw, owner of Diving Services UK, and designer of the Underwater Stage, now managed by Dave on behalf of Pinewood Studios, London. Dave speaks about some of the complexities and technologies involved in setting up and capturing underwater scenes for TV and film, and more,  giving us a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes. He also speaks about his own background in diving and how this led to the Underwater Stage being built.Dave also won the SUT's Houlder Cup in 2017 for Outstanding Contribution to Underwater Operations.Find out more about Diving Services UK and the Underwater Stage at www.divingservicesuk.com  or contact info@divingservicesuk.comThis is the last episode of season 3, join us in 2022 for season 4!Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode we talk with Michele Stanley, Associate Director for Science, Enterprise and Innovation at SAMS - the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Michele talks about the work of SAMS in the field of seaweed farming and research, how seaweed can be cultivated as a sustainable energy and food source and its benefits for absorbing Carbon Dioxide.Find out more about SAMS at www.sams.ac.uk or contact info@sams.ac.ukFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Jill Zande, president of MATE Inspiration for Innovation. Jill speaks about her 20-year involvement in the MATE ROV competition, how this has grown to an internationally recognised competition with global participation, and how it is actively inspiring the next generation of marine and subsea engineers.Find out more about MATE at materovcompetition.orgFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Tyler de Gier, General Manager of Welaptega, Ashtead Technology’s inspection and integrity engineering business. Tyler speaks about their best-in-class asset integrity inspection technology and how they have innovated to provide inspection as a remote operation.Find out more about Ashtead at www.ashtead-technology.comFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural SUT Gwyn Griffiths Award for Underwater Robotics. Alex Tomaszek, COO and co-founder of 1CSI speaks about the recognition of the Gwyn Griffiths award, how she arrived at a career in underwater robotics and gives an insight into the work of 1CSI. Alex also speaks about women in engineering and how we can all be inspired to work towards an all-inclusive industry.Find out more about 1CSI at 1csi.ukFind out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Martin Sayer, Managing Director of Tritonia Scientific and interim chair of the SUT's Diving and Manned Submersibles Special Interest Group. Martin speaks about the work of Tritonia Scientific in development of diving survey techniques and his extensive background in diving and marine science.Find out more about Tritonia Scientific at tritoniascientific.co.uk and watch their YouTube videos here. Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech) Support the show

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Neasham, senior lecturer at Newcastle University and principal of the SEALab research group. Jeff speaks about a range of exciting developments in acoustic technology including an acoustic listening project which led to findings of quietening in the oceans during COVID lockdown. Jeff also speaks about involvement in the UK Acoustics Network (UKAN), a special interest group dedicated to research in underwater acoustics.UK Acoustics Network - https://acoustics.ac.uk/ A link to the buoy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ANGY-SEALABand here is a nice example of dolphins:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd3CNLgN1-kThe SEAlab Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SEAlabNewcastle/Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and

nIn this episode we talk with Dr Atmanand from the Indian Institute of Technology. Atmanand speaks about involvement in the forthcoming IEEE/MTS Oceans 2022 conference held in India, and an extensive career in subsea technology developments including deepsea mining, manned submersibles, ROVs, water desalination, coastal protection, tsunami warning, and thermal energy recovery from tropical ocean regions.Find out more about the Oceans 2022 conference in Chennai here and submit your abstracts.Get in touch with Dr Atmanand via atmanandma@hotmail.com or find him on LinkedIn here.Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show

Welcome to Season 3 of the Underwater Technology Podcast!In this episode, we talk with Ross MacFarlane, USV Policy and Public Affairs Advisor with Fugro. Ross speaks about the MASSPeople programme, intended to improve regulation and people competencies in the fast-growing field of autonomous and uncrewed surface vessels.The MASSPeople working group will safeguard progression in the technology-people partnership identifying the workforce's changing needs and providing recommendations on new competency standards; as well as proposing specialisms, training structures and qualification requirements for operators now and in the future. Find out more here:Fugro website - https://www.fugro.com/MASSPeople Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-peopleMaritime and Coastguard Agency Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/SeabotXR website -

We're back with a special bonus episode to tide you over between seasons 2 and 3!We relive some of our favorite subsea facts from season 2 and give you some interesting stats about the podcast. We have had an amazing variety of facts, but also a variety of types of facts, from understanding the scale and size of various subsea tech, and those breaking world records, to unusual findings from the natural world and fascinating subsea stories.We also hear a new subsea fact from our podcast editor, Emily Boddy of the SUT! Thank you to all of our excellent podcast guests for contributing their subsea facts!Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact us via info@sut.orgFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and InstagramFor more information on how to sponsor an upcoming podcast episode contact podcast@sut.org Thanks to Emily Boddy for the podcast artwork and for composing the Underwater Technology Podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech)Support the show