Navy's FLEX Continues on Key West
Greg Sutton, Vice President of Maritime Applied Physics Corporation (MAP-C) explains the functions of the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) to scientists from the Scientists-to-Sea program during the Navy’s Fleet Experimentation Program (FLEX), held at Naval Station Key West, Oct. 18, 2022. FLEX aims to test various unmanned aerial and surface systems in order to strengthen and increase warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)
USNS Burlington Conducts Navy's Fleet Experimentation Program
The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) by BlackSea Technologies autonomously delivers a 500 pound payload to the Spearhead-Class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10), amongst onlookers from the Scientists-to-Sea program underway in the Atlantic Ocean during the Navy’s Fleet Experimentation Program (FLEX), Oct. 16, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)
USNS Burlington Conducts Navy's Fleet Experimentation Program
The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) by BlackSea Technologies autonomously gives chase to a boat in the Atlantic Ocean amongst onlookers from the Scientists-to-Sea program underway on the Spearhead-Class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10), during the Navy’s Fleet Experimentation Program (FLEX), Oct. 16, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)
Jumping Into Action
Before joining BlackSea Technologies as Mission Solutions, the team behind Blue Tide Marine jumped into action when Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas. This 2019 story captures a remarkable moment of initiative, logistics, and service when a group of veterans, skydivers, and maritime operators suspended business as usual to deliver critical supplies to those in need
Veterans Deliver Aid to Remote Bahamian Islands After Dorian
In coordination with Tropic Ocean Airways, Mission Solutions (formerly Blue Tide Marine) deployed retired Navy SEALs to bring critical supplies to isolated communities still reeling from Hurricane Dorian.
Delta Relief Flight to Bahamas with Mission Solutions
With support from Mission Solutions (formerly Blue Tide Marine), Delta Air Lines flew nearly 5,000 pounds of critical supplies and evacuated survivors from Marsh Harbour following Hurricane Dorian.
South Floridians show extreme generosity during hurricane relief efforts
In partnership with Fort Lauderdale, Brightline, Tropic Ocean Airways, and Mission Solutions (formerly Blue Tide Marine), South Floridians rallied to deliver critical aid to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Supporting Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts in the Bahamas
In 2019, Mission Solutions (formerly Blue Tide Marine) joined forces with Brightline and Tropic Ocean Airways to support rapid disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation.
Surveying the devastation of Hurricane Dorian from the Sky
After Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, our team, then known as Blue Tide Marine, joined forces with Tropic Ocean Airways and the Bahamian government to deliver urgent aid. Using seaplanes to reach isolated areas, we helped provide food, water, and medical supplies where they were needed most. Now part of Mission Solutions, we continue to bring speed and expertise to crisis response.
BlackSea Mission Solutions Makes a Splash with New Services
BlackSea Mission Solutions, formerly known as Blue Tide Marine, is redefining offshore logistics. What began as a veteran-led effort to support vessels at sea has evolved into a high-impact operation capable of aerial drops, medical deliveries, and rapid response in international waters. This article explores how a recent mid-ocean mission hints at a broader shift in what’s possible for maritime support.