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Oregon is shifting its approach to undersea cable taxation, moving from a one-time application fee to a per-foot and per-pipe charge. This change aims to boost state revenue, with funds directed toward public schools. The current fee, dating back to 2001, is a flat $5,000, but the new proposal estim

Finland has charged the Russian captain and a senior Azerbaijani crew member of the cargo ship Fitburg, suspected of damaging undersea cables between Finland and Estonia. The vessel, owned by a Turkish entity with Russian links, allegedly dragged its anchor over 80 miles, striking cables operated by

A startup named SYOS has unveiled an AI-powered unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) called the SU10, designed for protecting and inspecting submarine cables. The drone can operate at depths of up to 500 meters, carries a 10kg payload, and runs independently for up to four hours, though it can operate