Orca

Corvus Orca is first marine ESS to win ClassNK type approval

Corvus Energy reports that its Corvus Orca energy storage system has become the first marine ESS to receive type approval from Japanese classification society ClassNK.

“The pace of social change is accelerating, necessitating an increased effort to move forward with frontrunners to tackle these challenges,” said Masaki Matsunaga, executive vice president / director of plan approval and technical solution division at ClassNK, noting that the Orca ESS type approval is expected to as a major...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/corvus-orca-is-first-marine-ess-to-win-classnk-type-approval/

Boeing delivers Navy’s first Orca XLUUV

The Navy’s plans for unmanned vessels include uncrewed undersea as well as uncrewed surface vessels and Boeing [NYSE: BA] has now delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the Navy following completion of acceptance testing month. The XLUUV, designated by the Navy as “Orca,” is a new class of autonomous submarine that can perform long duration critical missions to achieve undersea maritime dominance in changing environments and contested waters.

“This is the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/boeing-delivers-navys-first-orca-xluuv/

[Watch] Killer Whale Seeks Human Aid

Credit: Pixabay/Pexels

A remarkable video capturing a young killer whale seeking human help to rescue its trapped mother has gained viral attention. The heartwarming display showcases an extraordinary bond between humans and animals, challenging preconceived notions about wild predators and highlighting their intelligence and cooperation, as published on ET.

Whale seeks to help

A heartwarming video captures a young killer whale seeking help from humans to rescue its entangled mother. The rescue...

https://mfame.guru/watch-killer-whale-seeks-human-aid/

Are Killer Whales Life Threatening?

Thereis no record of an orca killing a human in the wild. Still, two boats were reportedly sunk by orcas off the coast of Portugal last month, in the worst such encounter since authorities have tracked them. That is a conundrum. Up to now, scientists have assumed that only a few animals are involved in these encounters and that they are all from the same pod, reports GPB.

Scientists don’t know the reason, but they have some ideas

Scientists hypothesize that orcas like the water pressure produced...

https://mfame.guru/are-killer-whales-life-threatening/

Meeting net zero: carbon capture technology and green finance

Meeting net zero: carbon capture technology and green finance

Thursday 30 September 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.39.4

Commentary: Does Orca machine hold key to ambitious net-zero targets?

By Gary Smith in London

In early September, excited headlines celebrated the launch of the Orca machine in Iceland. This machine sucks carbon dioxide out of the air and pumps it into permanent storage underground, fuelled by geothermal energy. It will capture the equivalent carbon dioxide to offset the emissions of around...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/30/meeting-net-zero-carbon-capture-technology-and-green-finance/

2.6$ Million Worth AI Thermal Cameras to Stop Ship Collision

In a major development, boat collision avoidance system maker Orca AI has recently announced that they are closing a $2.6 million funding round for the company’s engineering ranks which will be making thermal low-light cameras and sensors, reports Venture Beat.

What is it about?

The funding will be used to grow the company’s engineering ranks and possibly open an office in Europe later this year.

Orca uses a combination of thermal cameras, low-light cameras, and other sensors to keep ship...

http://mfame.guru/2-6-million-worth-ai-thermal-cameras-to-stop-ship-collision/