CRIMM Showcases Deep-Sea Mining and Dredging Equipment at 2023 China Marine Economy Expo
CRIMM exhibited its Kunlong 500 test mining vehicle and other deep-sea equipment at the 2023 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen.
Deep-Sea Polymetallic Sulfide Mining Vehicle Completes Shallow-Sea Trials
A CSSC 702 Institute deep-sea polymetallic sulfide mining vehicle completed shallow-sea trials in waters near Lianyungang.
An important milestone, we passed the test
A Baltic Sea nodule miner tested its suction-nozzle prototype. It exposed and sorted nodules from sediment on 6 December in a 1:10 scale trial.
Webinar: Inconvenient Facts About LFP Batteries
Key points LFP batteries deliver about one-third less driving range than NMC batteries, with energy densities of 170-220 Wh/kg compared to 250-350 Wh/kg. LFP cells vent combustible gases when thermally stressed, requiring heavier pack designs that prevent weight savings; an LFP fire in…
Ultra-Deepwater Ocean Scientific Drilling Vessel Named and Begins Sea Trials
The ultra-deepwater drilling vessel Mengxiang, designed by CSSC's 708 Institute, held its naming ceremony and first sea trial on December 18.
We are under way with the hydrographic survey
Firm surveys seabed after receiving signed exploration permit. Survey covered 15 to 20 percent of permit area, full report due mid-February.
We give the amphipod room to live with new technology
Scandinavian Ocean Minerals says nodule harvesting aids amphipods. Removing hard nodules softens the seabed, letting the amphipod dig down and hide.
Come along on our journey
A Baltic Sea seabed mining venture has launched its company blog. It has run the project full time for almost four years.
Survey work begun in the Bothnian Bay by Scandinavian Ocean Minerals
Scandinavian Ocean Minerals completed Bothnian Bay survey work. Exploration permits for two sea areas were granted in July.
Expedition 4 (Ep 13) The Engine Room Gang
Key points The engine room team works in high heat and noise inside the vessel to keep power and propulsion systems running. The crew maintains the ship’s safety systems as part of daily operations. Regular maintenance keeps the vessel operational and available at all times.