Nortek in Brazil to partner with ADCP battery specialists Mitang
To ensure a constant supply of high-quality batteries for Nortek ADCP users in Brazil, Nortek has partnered with Brazilian company and battery industry leader Mitang.
Helping the rapidly expanding USV sector strengthen data collection capabilities with ADCPs
Oceanographic measurements from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) are opening new possibilities, and these innovative measurement platforms are pushing in-situ data collection capabilities beyond the norm. Which aspects must users keep in mi...
Fulfilling the changing needs of the subsea vehicle market
Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) are an essential navigational aid used in subsea operations where GPS is unavailable. DVLs use the Doppler effect to provide estimates of velocity relative to the seabed, preventing errors from accumulating with...
The Other 70%: Connecting the ocean to our daily lives with the Nortek podcast
The ocean affects many aspects of day-to-day life for nearly everyone on Earth, yet these connections are often overlooked. In The Other 70% podcast, we highlight companies, individuals and organizations whose work relies on our blue planet...
Increased demand for ROVs and deepwater equipment indicates a more optimistic offshore market
The beginning of 2021 saw a very positive outlook for offshore operations and maintenance (O&M), with a record number of orders for Seatronics’ VALOR ROV and increased demand for deepwater equipment. In an offshore market on the rebound, No...
Women in Nortek share insights on working in the ocean tech industry
Are you considering working in the ocean technology industry, but don’t know what your options are? Talented and inspirational women from Nortek share their paths into what they describe as incredibly fulfilling careers in the ocean technol...
Nortek provides practical, technical training in ocean technology for academics across the world
For academics doing research with ocean technology instrumentation, not all skills can be developed in the lab. Geological Survey of Japan's Dr Mamoru Tanaka joined Nortek Japan for two months to receive practical training in ocean technolo...
DVLs with bottom-tracking algorithms that improve accuracy and reliability for subsea navigation
Navigating subsea presents many challenges, and having a reliable navigation system is critical for successfully conducting a subsea mission with an ROV or AUV. Why is a sophisticated DVL with an advanced bottom-tracking algorithm crucial f...
NORBIT Aptomar acquires the SeaDarQ radar system for environmental monitoring
Nortek announces the sale of its SeaDarQ radar technology for environmental monitoring and oil spill detection to NORBIT Aptomar, a technology provider to global maritime markets.
Why patches are the best anti-biofouling solution for an ADCP
We all want our ADCP to gather data accurately and work for as long as possible, but biofouling can stop us achieving both of these objectives. When marine organisms accumulate on a transducer surface, the instrument’s performance can be gr...
