Model scale cavitation testing

A step ahead within PIAQUO with advanced tests conducted by Kongsberg Maritime. Have a look at the cavitation testing in the model scale of the original propeller for the Eurocargo series. The film was captured by using standard video and stroboscopic light. Two conditions have been performed: transit condition (20 knots) and max continues rating […]

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QWIO project

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore, Quiet-Oceans, Armateurs de France and GLOBICE REUNION (GROUPE LOCAL D’OBSERVATION ET D’IDENTIFICATION DES CETACES) are extending their actions to reduce underwater noise impacts in the Indian Ocean. Already partners or member of the advisory committee of the European PIAQUO consortium, they will actively contribute to the newly launched Quieter Western Indian Ocean (QWIO) project […]

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Focus on PIAQUO partners: ALSEAMAR

Alseamar is a glider manufacturer and is engaged in the PIAQUO Life project in order to study the impact of underwater radiated noise on marine mammals in the the Pelagos area. By deploying 4 gliders equipped with intelligent acoustic payload, we are able to detect and localize sperm whales and fin whales while recording underwater […]

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