Naval Oceanography

09/05/2026

Industry leaders, alongside representatives from Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, spoke at multiple panels at the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst Innovation Industry Day at the NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans on September 2, 2026.

Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, along with its Naval Command Partners – Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic; Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; Naval Surface Warfare Center – Panama City Division; and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory at Stennis Space Center, hosted attendees from across the Gulf Coast Region to discuss the state of maritime attritable sensing and hear from leading voices in private and government sector on the subject at hand.

The event was the first of its kind within the Greater New Orleans region. It highlights the significance of the partnership between the U.S. Department of Navy and Greater New Orleans Development Foundation to create a programmatic framework to bring startups, industry, and academia together to help solve the Navy’s most pressing technological challenges.

09/01/2026

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Sailors and civilians gathered together for an informative All-Hands session with the CNMOC command team at the command headquarters on Stennis Space Center.

During the session, the command team took a moment to recognize the outstanding achievements of some of our team members. The command team also took this opportunity to update the headquarters on the enterprise as a whole and take questions from personnel.

08/19/2026

Since 1966, the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy has been the foundational force ensuring that our fleet understands and masters the physical battlespace.

Over the last 60 years, our Sailors and civilians have transformed how we map, predict, and operationalize the maritime environment.

As we step into the future, we will continue to pioneer advancements in ocean science and naval technology, ensuring our forces remain ready to meet any challenge on, above, or below the seas.

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Scientists and sailors from the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and commercial technology partner Oshen has achieved a major milestone: accurately mapping shallow, inshore waters, in challenging conditions, using an autonomous vessel.

Established under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) within the Navy’s Tech Transfer program, this partnership represents the future of defense innovation: combining the Navy’s world-class oceanographic expertise with the agile, cutting-edge solutions of the commercial sector.

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07/08/2026

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Sailors and civilians gathered together for an informative All-Hands session with the CNMOC command team at the command headquarters on Stennis Space Center. This collaborative meeting provided an opportunity for everyone to share valuable information, updates, and honors.

During the session, the command team took a moment to recognize the outstanding achievements of our team members. We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Trey Spearman was recognized as the Junior Civilian of the Year! Join us in extending our warmest congratulations to him on this remarkable achievement! His hard work and dedication to our team have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful to have him as part of our Naval Oceanography family. Let's come together to celebrate his success and continue to strive for excellence in everything we do!

07/05/2026

07/02/2026

In today's complex and dynamic world, Sailors and Marines across the enterprise continue to bring the Foundry to the Fight!

It is an honor to celebrate the founding of our nation with our fellow military servicemembers, civilian, contactors, and partners.

From the Seabed to the Stars...It Starts with Us!

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Big news for the Gulf Coast! 🚀 Four premier naval commands officially launched the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst (GCDC) with a memorandum of agreement signing at the in New Orleans.
This strategic alliance between , Greater New Orleans Foundation, Naval Oceanography, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory - NRL will strengthen the defense industrial base and drive naval innovation. 🇺🇸⚓