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Revolutionising Oceanographic Study with ARHEA Underwater Drone As archipelagic and island nations, the ocean holds many opportunities for our coastal communities. Home to various biodiversity, beautiful spots to adore, and a very valuable feature for local livelihood: The ocean’s potential is immense. However, exploring and understanding these realms has always been a challenge due to the depth of the oceans and limiting the existing methods of oceanographic study. Therefore, the AIS Research and Development: Joint Research program has shown us the game-changer in marine research and exploration, the Advanced Drifter GPS Oceanographic Coverage Area (ARHEA). The ARHEA is an oceanographic parameter measurement instrument which is equipped with diving capabilities and depth settings, capable of data acquisition in operations at depth of the water column, which can record water quality data using turbidity, pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), conductivity, and depth sensors with high accuracy. Developed based on collaboration between Universitas Padjadjaran, the University of the Philippines, and Robomarine on the AIS Joint Research program, it is possible for the ARHEA to observe the water column remotely from a distance and for a long period of time, which make it easier for use in academic research, military support, and other commercial applications. At the 7th Senior Official Meeting of the AIS Forum in Fiji, the ARHEA were showcased in a workshop and sea trial, which intended to collect and visualise ocean data and gave hands-on experience to the people of Pacific in operating and handling the device. It is hoped that the implementation of the ARHEA will come as an innovative solution to the country to manage ocean data and more effectively utilise it for various applications. Learn more about the ARHEA and AIS Research and Development programs through aisforum.org. AIS Forum #FosteringCollaborationEnablingInnovation __ #AISForum #UNDP #SDGs #OurOceanOurFuture #GettoKnow #ARHEA #Innovation #UnderwaterDrone

🌊 CommOCEAN 2024 in Málaga brought together 135 experts passionate about marine science communication. Organized by the European Marine Board IVZW, the event focused on exchanging ideas, exploring innovative strategies, and fostering collaboration. 👩🔬 💡 One of the key highlights was the #VLIZ workshop on citizen science, offering practical insights for engaging communities in coastal and marine projects, based on the #PREP4BLUE report. Looking forward to the next edition in 2026! 🌍 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUMYnYbU #CommOCEAN2024 #MarineScience #ScienceCommunication

🌊🌍 Proud to share that our coordinator, Aodhán F. from the Marine Institute, will present AQUARIUS tomorrow, 11th June, at the 26th annual European Research Vessel Operators (ERVO) meeting in Vigo, Spain. This is a valuable opportunity to highlight the role AQUARIUS can play to foster collaboration and innovation in the marine and maritime research community! ERVO meetings provide a forum for: 🔹 Promoting the coordination of small to medium-sized research vessel operators in Europe. 🔹 Addressing common challenges to identify solutions and improve services for the scientific community. 🔹 Developing best practices in the operation of research vessels. 🔬The ERVO Meetings provide a valuable opportunity for Research Vessel Managers to exchange information about national fleets, highlight trends in the requirements for sea-going vessels, and share insights into new technological developments for research vessel operations. 🚢 AQUARIUS will provide funded transnational access to 57 research infrastructure services, of which 19 are research vessels. 👉 Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our Research Infrastructure Catalogue! #MarineResearch #ERVO2024 #ResearchVessels #InnovationInScience #Collaboration #Research #Infrastructure #Catalogue #Data #Water #Science #EUMissionOcean #HorizonEurpe Horizon Europe #EUGreenDeal

"Dive into the depths of knowledge with Capt. Faizaan Badar as he unveils a comprehensive overview of the IMU-CET. Capturing the essence of this crucial examination, his insights serve as a guiding light for aspiring maritime professionals. From intricate details of the syllabus to strategic exam preparation tips, Capt. Badar's expertise navigates through the complexities, offering a holistic understanding of the IMU-CET process. With precision and clarity, he sheds light on the nuances of each section, empowering candidates to embark on their journey with confidence. Embark on a voyage of knowledge and preparation with Capt. Faizaan Badar's illuminating overview of the IMU-CET, charting the course towards success in the maritime domain." #angloeasternmaritimeacademy #anglomaritimeacademydehradun #imucet #maritimeexams #CaptFaizaanBadar #navigatingsuccess #seafarerlife #examprep #maritimecareer #sailtosuccess #seaboundyachts #chartingcourses

Happy International GNSS Day!!! Chosen for its significance, the date 10.23 mirrors the foundational GPS frequency of 10.23 MHz, a number that resonates as the original heartbeat of GPS satellites, signals, and receivers.

Courtesy Visit with the Director General of the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) August 19, 2024- Alhamdulillah, we had the opportunity to arrange a courtesy visit to the office of the Director General of MYSA, YBrs. Gs. Haji Azlikamil bin Napiah. We were deeply inspired by MYSA’s short- and long-term plans to position Malaysia as the No. 1 leader in Southeast Asia for space research and technology (currently, we are in the top 3). Tuan Haji Azli also shared the major challenges Malaysia faces in developing a comprehensive space technology ecosystem, particularly in training the necessary experts. We are excited about the five key pillars of action that have been planned and are confident that we have a significant opportunity to contribute to this development. #MYSA #SpaceTechnology #InnovationMalaysia #SpaceLeadership #PROCELL

🎂 [𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆] 𝑨 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒂 For 10 years now, INSIGHT has been dedicating its expertise and values to projects for New Caledonia 🛰🌏 A look back at some key events of this past decade: 🔹 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗥𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮, project that ultimately did not succeed but buried the positioning of 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 🔹 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳: Supporting institutions by 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗲́𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗜𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, which has greatly facilitated access to VHR satellite data and its sharing between public actors, see dedicated service on Georep. 🔹 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵: The year its own company was created, INSIGHT joined forces with IRD NC for the 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗖 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, playing a key role as central carrier, later joined by Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie and Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. 🔹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by leading, as ART co-host, the organization of regional events, culminating in the first 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 Community of Oceania Geospatial in Nouméa in 2022, supported by the 3 Pacific overseas territories. 🔹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: A 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, especially 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, proven thanks to a relationship of trust with Yaté, aiming at increasing the skills and empowerment of users in the valorization of geographic data for the needs of these local managers. 🤩 𝐴𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 10 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑊𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑙𝑙... 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑 💙

Teaser 2025: Your close neighbour lives across the borders? You have worked out a joint solution for a challenge that knows no borders TOGETHER? Next year we plan a capitalisation call where you might play a crucial role 👍 Capitalising cross-border results Teaser next week: Europe does more for you than you think. If the future of EU funding opportunities matters to you - #UseYourVote Interreg Italia Slovenija Interreg Slovakia-Austria Interreg Hungary-Slovakia Programme Interreg Austria-Czechia Interreg Baltic Sea Region Interreg Alpine Space Interreg Danube Region Programme

📊 The first National Charts on Ocean Observing and Monitoring in Europe are published🎉. Get a better understanding of the interplay between #politics, #industry and #science on ocean observation and check out which stakeholders are involved in Greece and Germany. As Chair of the Resource Forum within the European Ocean Observing System (#EOOS), JPI Oceans works to continuously expand the coverage of countries in order to improve coordination, identify gaps, learn from other countries, and implement best practice approaches into national systems. 🌊. 👉 The National Charts are dynamic and will be updated based on information made available to us. Feedback can be sent to the contact person mentioned on the respective chart. 🔗 For more details on the European Ocean Observing System, check out the EOOS Resource Forum website: https://lnkd.in/e8QCKgHX EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System

Strengthening the Transnational Interreg Community! 🌍🤝 In 2024, we continued to build bridges across programmes, fostering stronger ties within the Transnational Interreg community. 📍 From an inspiring meeting hosted by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region in Rostock in May, to fruitful discussions under our supervision in Vienna in October, Joint Secretariat staff came together to exchange best practices, enhance synergies, and shape ideas for the future of #Interreg. 💡✨ These collaborations remind us: working together is the key to smarter, greener, and more connected regions across Europe. #cooperationiscentral  Interreg Euro-MED Programme Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Interreg Alpine Space Interreg NEXT MED Programme Interreg ADRION Programme Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) Interreg North Sea Programme Interact Programme Interreg Atlantic Area Interreg Sudoe Programme