Maritime Archaeology Advisor

Flevoland is the largest shipwreck cemetery in the world and these wrecks are an important spearhead within our provincial Heritage Programme.

As a maritime archaeology consultant, you will be committed to the preservation and visibility of Flevoland’s rich maritime history.

You don’t see such a unique feature every day, click on the link and read on!

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4395359260/

Do you want to contribute to protecting and enhancing the unique maritime archaeological values ​​of Flevoland? And do you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders within the framework of the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet)? Then this is your chance to make an impact.

Your New Workplace

You will be part of the Culture Expertise Team. You work proactively on spatial and economic developments within Flevoland. Our mission is to ‘create space for a future-proof Flevoland—a place where it is good to live, work, and recreate.’ In this context, culture holds great and unifying value—naturally in an artistic and substantive sense, but also socially, economically, and spatially. To give substance to this, the Province formulates and implements culture and heritage policy. The guiding principle in this endeavor is the unique ‘Story of Flevoland.’ You can find more information about this policy here: Erfgoed van de Toekomst (Heritage of the Future) – Flevoland Heritage Program (https://www.flevoland.nl/getmedia/2946278e-370e-4ed2-8b42-9169b417a91f/Erfgoedprogramma-dv.pdf).

Through the Erfgoed van de Toekomst Heritage Program, the Province aims to preserve Flevoland’s heritage, promote it, and connect it with the future. In this way, our heritage—much like our province itself—remains in a constant state of evolution. In Flevoland, we achieve this together: in collaboration with cultural institutions, the heritage network, municipalities, and residents.

Here, You Make It Happen

Flevoland is home to the largest shipwreck graveyard in the world, and these wrecks constitute a key priority within our provincial Heritage Program. As an Advisor on Maritime Archaeology, you will dedicate yourself to the preservation and visibility of Flevoland’s rich maritime history. You will be working on a protection plan for the shipwrecks located beneath the soil of our province.

Subsidence and fluctuating groundwater levels—driven by climate change—pose a significant threat to the shipwrecks in Flevoland. Assessments have revealed that a number of these shipwrecks are in a very poor state of preservation. The recent dry summers have made it all the more urgent to develop a protection program for these shipwrecks; such a program will provide the necessary insight to determine which wrecks can be preserved in situ, for which wrecks that option is no longer viable, and what specific actions must be taken in each case. A key component of this protection program involves sharing the stories behind these wrecks and actively engaging the public in the research process. As a specialist in your field, you will serve as an advisor on maritime archaeology. Together with your team, you will work to bring Flevoland’s rich heritage even more prominently into the spotlight.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Contributing to the implementation of the provincial Heritage Program, with a specific focus on shipwrecks;
Conducting desk-based research to consolidate existing knowledge regarding the shipwrecks;
Developing a comprehensive protection plan for the shipwrecks buried beneath Flevoland’s soil, including an implementation schedule and budget;
Supervising monitoring and degradation studies to assess the condition of the wrecks;
Developing a public engagement plan as an integral part of the shipwreck protection strategy;
Coordinating activities and projects related to the shipwrecks;
Initiating protective measures, such as the reburial (in-situ encapsulation) of vulnerable wrecks;
Serving as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding this subject area;

Salary and Benefits

We offer you the scope to truly make a difference. You will be working on plans that do not merely gather dust in a drawer, but are instead brought to life and made visible in the real world. From initial concept to concrete execution. This is the place where ideas are encouraged to flourish: if it’s possible anywhere, it’s possible here! And this is reflected in what we offer you:

A salary ranging from a minimum of €4,402.95 to a maximum of €6,213.95 (based on a 36-hour workweek), commensurate with your experience and educational background.
An initial one-year project contract; if the collaboration feels right for both parties, we can extend it for another six months.
An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 22.37%.
Flexibility in your working hours: hybrid working, the option to accrue extra leave days, or the chance to purchase additional vacation days? The choice is yours.
A pension scheme with ABP, ensuring you are well-prepared for the future.
Your choice of a Windows laptop or a MacBook—plus an iPhone.
Travel options that suit you best: using an NS Business Card or receiving a mileage allowance (€0.23 per km).
A training budget of €6,000 (valid for 5 years) to support your continued learning, discovery, and professional growth.
A workspace located just a two-minute walk from Lelystad Station.
Fresh fruit available every day, plus an on-site gym right at the office.

What kind of doer are you?

In everything you do, you consider how you can make a difference for Flevoland. As a natural networker, you actively seek out collaboration and build bridges—both within and outside the organization. As a creator, you transform ideas into tangible realities, working closely with stakeholders from the region. And as an accelerator, you identify what needs to be done, take the initiative, and—with boundless energy—truly set things in motion. To empower your talent…

31st Conference for New Researchers

University of Southampton- 17-18 April 2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

https://www.maritimehistory.org.uk/new-researchers/

New Researchers in Maritime History Conference

At this annual conference, the British Commission supports emerging scholars who wish to share their work in a supportive environment and build relations with other maritime historians. We encourage applications from research degree students and warmly encourage participation by independent scholars. Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.

It is held in the spring of each year, and the location moves around Britain, as the conference is hosted by a variety of universities and museums and is sponsored by the Society for Nautical Research. 

National Maritime Museum Fellowships

https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/collectie/onderzoek/fellowships/aanmelden-fellowship-2026

Van de Velde Fellowship

The Van de Velde Fellowship provides a one-off stipend of up to €25,000, including travel expenses, for maritime-historical materials-technical research. Historical objects themselves play a central role as sources, and the collection of Het Scheepvaartmuseum is the starting point of your research. The amount can be provided to you personally or to your employer. The fellowship is open to individuals with a Master’s degree or equivalent in restoration, PhD candidates, and academics who have already obtained a PhD. The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of twelve months; the earliest start date is 1 September 2026. By mutual agreement, the fellowship may also be started later, up to 1 December 2026 at the latest. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026 .

Interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested in this fellowship? Then view the PDF here  , which describes the procedure, the timeline, and the topics and selection criteria used. 

The English translation of the Van de Velde Fellowship call text can be found here .

Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship 

The Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship provides a one-time stipend of up to €5,000, including travel expenses, for maritime historical research based on objects in the collection of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. This year, for the first time, it is possible to apply for the Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship, which focuses specifically on Zeeland’s maritime history, archaeology, and culture. The starting point for this is both the collection of the National Maritime Museum and the collection of the Maritime Muzeeum Zeeland in Vlissingen. The amount can be awarded exclusively to you personally. The fellowship is open to Master’s students who have graduated (or will graduate shortly or recently). The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of six months; the earliest start date is September 1, 2026. In consultation, it is also possible to start the fellowship later, up to December 1, 2026 at the latest. The closing date for applications is May 28, 2026 .

Interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested in this fellowship? Click here  to open the PDF describing the procedure, the timeline, the topics, and the selection criteria used. 

The English translation of the Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship call text can be found here . 

Curious about fellowships from previous years?  You can read all about them here .

The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping (CCOM) at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Research Scientist to support research and development in nautical cartography, geospatial visualization, and decision-support for navigation systems.

https://usnh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/University-of-New-Hampshire–Main-Campus/Research-Scientist-II_JR7282

The position aims to address research and development challenges in nautical cartography, Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) advancement, and S-100–based maritime data systems, including the design, prototyping, and evaluation of symbology, as well as broader computational cartography topics such as geospatial data management, automated generalization workflows, and portrayal logic within structured spatial data models.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of visual perception, cartography, geospatial data systems, and maritime navigation, addressing challenges arising from the continued expansion of new maritime products and services. The position requires the ability to engage with structured spatial data models and standards-driven environments, and to reason about how data structures, generalization processes, portrayal rules, and layered visualization strategies interact within electronic chart systems. The candidate will also contribute to research-driven modernization of digital nautical chart production and portrayal practices.


Research outcomes are expected to be translated into practical tools and prototype implementations that inform standards development and operational practice. The work has direct relevance to NOAA-funded initiatives and international standards development and offers opportunities for scholarly publication and applied impact. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and external partners (including NOAA and International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) working groups) to investigate how cartographic design, symbology, and spatial data structures behave under operational constraints, and to translate these findings into technical guidance, prototype tools, and standards-informed recommendations.

NOAA is seeking applications from members of the public to fill member and alternate positions on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary advisory council.

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wisconsin/involved/recruitment.html

NOAA is seeking applications from members of the public to fill member and alternate positions on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary advisory council. The positions include: Citizen-at-Large, Diving/Dive Clubs/Archaeology, Education (Higher Education), Fishing, History/Heritage/Public Interpretation, Maritime Industry, Recreation, and Tourism and Marketing. Applications will be accepted through April 24, 2026.

Council members and alternates provide advice and recommendations to NOAA regarding sanctuary management and will act as liaisons to community and constituent groups.

For more information on the advisory council please contact jean.prevo@noaa.gov.

More information about sanctuary advisory councils is available on the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries website..

Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council actively recruits for new members and alternates when positions are available. Check our website frequently for updates on how you can help manage your underwater treasures! We also welcome your participation at future council meetings!

Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of maritime heritage resources.

Maritime archaeology — discovering the ghostly shipwrecks of the sea

What does it really feel like to discover a shipwreck resting on the seabed? In this episode of Career Crossroads, I speak to maritime archaeologist Darko Kovačević.

Do you want to know what a career in maritime archaeology really involves? Look no further!

In this 23-minute podcast episode (complete with transcript and underwater photos on Substack), you can find out. I speak to maritime archaeologist Darko Kovacevic about what this unique job involves and how you can get into the field yourself. I crafted this episode for you, so I would love to hear your thoughts.

If you would like more episodes like this, then subscribe (free or paid versions), or “buy me a coffee” to make the creation of this content more sustainable. And if you know young people who are unsure about what to do for a living, please share this with them. I want to make information about niche careers easier to find.

Also, paid subscribers will have access to webinars with expert guests and will be able to suggest future topics for episodes and articles. Join the clan today.

Links:
Substack (episode, transcript, and images): https://lnkd.in/dYc2PS-b
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Transcript, episode, and supporting imagery here: https://open.substack.com/pub/unpackpackunpack/p/maritime-archaeology-discovering?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1eyl60

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Research Fellow

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92469

The Department of History in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University is composed of more than 20 full-time faculty members. It offers a BA degree in History, a minor in History, MA in History, and MA in Maritime Studies. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina, a city of approximately 90,000. Greenville is located about 80 miles east of Raleigh and is within a short drive to the Outer Banks and other Atlantic Ocean beaches.

The Department of History and the Program in Maritime Studies invite applications for a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Research Fellow appointment in Maritime Archaeology. The Fellow will work in collaboration with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), an agency of the Department of Defense whose mission is to search for, recover and identify remains of missing personnel from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars, and other recent conflicts. DPAA’s cases are based on information received from families, archival and historical research, findings from local residents in the area where these wars were fought, and field investigations.

he DPAA Fellow will have the following responsibilities:

  • 30% – Initiate a research agenda and contribute to the historical and archaeological scholarship on unaccounted-for service personnel (e.g., missing in action, killed with no body returned, or prisoners of war that did not return).
  • 30% – Facilitate historical and archaeological research to conduct geospatial analysis of available primary sources to define prioritization of historical events and provide a defined search grid and survey plan to locate prioritized underwater loss incidents identified by DPAA.
  • 10% – Build and manage a network of constituencies involved in underwater archaeology who can contribute to on-going research on POWs/MIAs.
  • 10% – Communicate with DPAA Fellows at other institutions to build effective scholarly collaboration on POW/MIA research issues.
  • 20% – Fellow will teach one course per academic term.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, History, or Anthropology with a field specialization in underwater archaeology, and certified to Register of Professional Archaeologist standards is required.

A preference will be given to candidates with SCUBA certification and qualifications from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). Candidates who have experience working on battlefield archaeological sites, with GIS and remote sensing experience, and experience with project planning, execution, and post-processing datasets will be given preference.

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship: Uncharted Voices

Learn more about and apply for this fully funded collaborative doctoral studentship starting in October 2026 

https://www.rmg.co.uk/ahrc-collaborative-doctoral-partnership-studentship-uncharted-voices

Uncharted Voices: Subaltern Cultures and Identities in Global Seafaring, 1880–1950

An AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship with Royal Museums Greenwich and University of Portsmouth

About the project

Applications are invited for a fully-funded four-year PhD to commence on 1 October 2026.

The National Maritime Museum, part of the REACH CDP Consortium, and the University of Portsmouth are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded collaborative doctoral studentship from October 2026 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP) scheme.

This project will be jointly supervised by Lucy Dale and Dr Hannah Stockton from the National Maritime Museum and Professor Brad Beaven and Dr Karl Bell from the University of Portsmouth. The student will be expected to spend time at both the University of Portsmouth and the National Maritime Museum, as well as becoming part of the wider cohort of CDP-funded students across the UK.

CDP doctoral training grants fund full-time studentships for four years or part-time equivalent up to a maximum of eight years.

This PhD proposes a critical investigation of the Campbell McMurray Collection (CMC), a remarkable but unexplored oral history collection housed at Royal Museums Greenwich. Comprising around 500 digitised tapes, the collection captures personal narratives of (primarily British) merchant seamen from the 1890s to the 1950s. Through a thematic analysis of these testimonies, this research will recover hidden maritime voices and explore the complex ways in which seafarers navigated their identities, family relations, cultural interactions, occupational knowledge, and working-class affiliations across maritime and urban domains.

As transient workers, seafarers embodied the migration of people, objects and ideas between distant ports, while navigating their own marginalised positions within imperial and postcolonial worlds. By foregrounding voices from the CMC, some of which belong to migrant, and working-class men, this research addresses the theme of diverse and hidden histories. Integrating analysis of family relations further uncovers emotional and domestic dimensions of global labour histories.

Through collaboration with the National Maritime Museum’s public history initiatives, the project will also contribute to interpreting this archive for broader audiences, enhancing heritage narratives and public engagement. The CMC represents a rich but under-researched source of information about maritime intangible heritage, especially regarding mariners’ cultural practices at sea.

The successful student will be expected to develop their own lines of enquiry and research approach to the project, but initial research questions might include:

  • In what ways did merchant seafarers articulate their sense of identity across maritime and urban domains?
  • How did seafarers manage family relationships while navigating between maritime and urban lives?
  • What sort of traditions and cultural practices at sea did seafarers engage in?
  • To what extent were seafarers integrated into or excluded from working-class communities ashore?

The work on this project could involve:

  • Professional immersion: The student will gain direct experience in the cultural and heritage sector through a collaborative partnership, spending time at both lead organisations.
  • On-site research and training: The role includes four years of embedded training and career development, primarily based at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
  • International recognition: Benefit from the Centre of Port Cities and Cultures’ wealth of knowledge and international networks while simultaneously showcasing cutting-edge research.
  • Flexible engagement: While the project allows for remote work, the student is encouraged to regularly collaborate on-site with the National Maritime Museum curatorial team to conduct oral history and archival research.

Assistant Professor 10 Month of Maritime History

https://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198306&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1774012874507

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.


Job Description:

The Humanities Department at SUNY Maritime College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Maritime History beginning August, 2026. The selected incumbent will teach lower division general education courses, upper division electives, and graduate classes in US, Global, and Maritime History, with an emphasis on diverse cultures and perspectives.  

The successful candidate will enhance the national appeal of our growing undergraduate program (MRST) and will further enhance the international draw of our graduate program (MNST). In addition, the candidate must be able to work closely with graduate students on research and digital scholarship projects. 

We strongly encourage candidates with teaching and research interests in any of the following fields to apply: maritime and nautical histories; indigenous and/or marginalized peoples and cultures; archival study; and digital humanities. 


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph. D. in Maritime History or a related field
  • Substantial experience teaching History, including hybrid and online
  •  Active research agenda in Maritime fields

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience teaching and scholarship of global maritime cultures


Additional Information:

Classification: The Assistant Professor 10 Months is tenure trach UUP position. The anticipated salary will be $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 inclusive of an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled. 

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously. 

Budget Title: Assistant Professor 10 Months

Local Title: Assistant Professor 10 Months of History

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).


Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:  

  • Resume/CV  
  • Cover Letter which must include the following information
  • a statement addressing how their past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime’s commitment to inclusive excellence
  • Names and contact information of three professional references 

Returning Applicants – Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  

Cruise of Opportunity – R/V Marcus G. Langseth

https://www.unols.org/news/early-career-updates/cruise-opportunity-rv-marcus-g-langseth

Application deadline: March 31, 2026
 

We are excited to announce an Apply-To-Sail opportunity for US-based undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and early-career scientists to participate in a marine geophysical research cruise in the western Atlantic Ocean aboard the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, scheduled for Summer 2026. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and focused on understanding mantle dynamics during incipient seafloor spreading in the Atlantic Ocean after the breakup of Pangea. During the cruise, we will acquire active-source wide-angle Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) and Multi-Channel Seismic (MCS) data across 2D and 3D profiles in the western Atlantic Ocean offshore the Eastern North American Margin and south of Bermuda. 

Participating early-career scientists will get hands-on experience in the acquisition, processing, and analysis of active-source OBS and MCS seismic data, as well as other marine geophysical tools, including multibeam bathymetry, CHIRP sub-bottom profiler, gravity, and magnetic data. Science party duties include helping with instrumentation deployment and recovery, watch-standing data collection, and assisting with preliminary analysis and interpretation of data. Other cruise activities will include reading and discussion of papers pertinent to the science goals of the experiment, and active training in geophysical data collection, processing, and interpretation methods/software. 

No previous experience in seagoing or marine geophysical research is required to apply as participants will be fully trained onboard. Applications from graduate students and postdocs are particularly encouraged. All members of the science party will engage in a series of remote training and team-building activities in the weeks leading up to the cruise to ensure an inclusive and supportive shipboard community. This cruise offers a unique opportunity to sail with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, learn cutting-edge geophysical tools, and experience the only dedicated seismic vessel in the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. 

Pertinent details about the cruise and the application link are listed below. Applications are due by March 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please email Brandon Shuck at bshuck@lsu.edu.  

Tentative cruise dates: July 17th – September 1st, 2026 (47 days at sea). Exact sail dates are subject to change – flexibility of +/- 7 days in participant schedules is required.

Principal Investigators: Brandon Shuck (Louisiana State University), Anne Bécel (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory), Harm van Avendonk (University of Texas Institute for Geophysics), Joshua Russell (Syracuse University)

Read more details about the project science goals here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/16rPP3zfydKHqoUytBg4-eqcMv0nwruKM/view?usp=share_link

Research Vessel: R/V Marcus G. Langseth

Port: Savannah, Georgia (departure); Charleston, South Carolina (return) 

Eligibility: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and early-career (<5 years post-PhD) scientists based at US-institutions at time of cruise start. No citizenship requirements, but MUST have a valid passport and authorization to leave/enter the United States. 

Application requirements: Please include a 2-page CV and a 1-page Statement of Interest (i.e. why you want to sail, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how it aligns with your career goals). Student applications (undergraduate or graduate) require a brief statement of support from an advisor or supervisor. 

Application link: Fill out the Google Form and upload your files at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTC4UhQCYnDhR0Smv9WwMSLeIKmSRTYAKnOXxJspwaAjHyg/viewform?usp=dialog

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Aquatic Incident Management Systems Training in South Lake Tahoe

https://www.deeptrekker.com/news/aquatic-incident-management-systems-training-in-south-lake-tahoe

Public safety agencies across the United States are increasingly integrating underwater robotics and sonar technology into aquatic search and recovery operations. To support this shift in operational capability, a two-day Aquatic Incident Management Systems (AIMS) training program will take place in South Lake Tahoe, California, April 11–12, 2026.

The training is free for qualified public safety professionals, including police dive teams, sheriff departments, fire rescue units, and search and recovery teams.

Hosted in partnership with Deep Trekker, SKS Solutions, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Boating Safety Officers Association, the program focuses on practical instruction for integrating remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and side-scan sonar into aquatic incident response workflows.

The event will combine classroom sessions with on-water exercises designed to replicate real search and recovery scenarios.

Previous AIMS training sessions have been delivered successfully to agencies in Florida and North Dakota, where dive teams have used the training to refine search procedures and incorporate robotics into their operational capabilities.

The South Lake Tahoe program brings this training opportunity to public safety agencies across the western United States.

What Is Aquatic Incident Management Systems (AIMS) Training?

The Aquatic Incident Management System (AIMS) is a structured training program designed to help public safety agencies manage incidents involving water-based search and recovery operations. The program provides responders with a methodical framework for coordinating personnel, equipment, technology, and operational strategy during aquatic incidents, particularly those involving drowning victims or missing persons.

AIMS builds on the Incident Command System (ICS), the national framework used across the United States for emergency management and multi-agency response. ICS establishes a standardized command structure and common terminology so different agencies can coordinate effectively during complex incidents. By applying this model to aquatic environments, AIMS helps ensure that dive teams, boat operators, sonar technicians, and command staff operate within a unified operational structure. AIMS programs also connect participants with a broader professional network, and provide access to regional and national experts who support agencies implementing aquatic incident management practices in their own jurisdictions.

The training emphasizes planning and coordination as much as field operations. Participants learn how to evaluate incident scenes, determine search priorities, assign resources, and manage information flow between operational teams and command personnel. Another core component of the AIMS framework is technology integration.

The upcoming AIMS training in South Lake Tahoe will provide participants with hands-on experience applying these techniques in realistic operational conditions.

Historic Environment Scotland RFP: Underwater Archaeology

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552037

The aim of the contract is to provide quality information to HES to enable to carry out our functions in relation to investigating, recording, conserving, protecting and promoting historic assets under water, in sub tidal environments as far as the limit of UK water adjacent to Scotland (12 nautical miles), but also if required, in freshwater locations such as lochs.
CPV: 71351914, 71351914.

Publication Date:19/03/2026
Deadline Date:20/04/2026
Deadline Time:12:00

2026 Maritime Archaeological Society Conference

https://www.maritimearchaeological.org/event-details/2026-maritime-archaeological-society-conference

Sat, Apr 11 |

Barbey Maritime Center

Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring guest speakers, the latest MAS updates, networking opportunities, and more.

Time & Location

Apr 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PDT

Barbey Maritime Center, 2042 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103, USA

You’re invited to our FREE Maritime Archaeological Society Conference at the Barbey Maritime Center (Columbia River Maritime Museum) in Astoria on April 11th from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM! Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring guest speakers, the latest MAS updates, networking opportunities, and more. Afterwards, all are invited to a Happy Hour at Fort George Brewery from 5 – 7pm.

Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4380345997

https://talents.studysmarter.co.uk/companies/oceyon/maritime-underwater-archaeologist-30324162/

Start Date: March/April 2026 (flexible)

Engagement Type: Employment, 70-100%

Location Preference: Europe-based (remote with occasional travel). Preference for location in UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands or France.

Oceyon is a maritime exploration and recovery company focused on the recovery of lost maritime assets through a compliance-first, technology-driven approach. By combining archival intelligence, artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art technologies, and advanced survey methodologies, Oceyon transforms deep-sea recovery from speculative exploration into a structured, precise and data-driven process.

Our missions operate under strict legal, archaeological, and ESG frameworks, ensuring that maritime heritage considerations and responsible recovery remain central to all operations.

As we expand our regulatory and operational activities globally, we are seeking an experienced Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist to join our core team.Role Overview

The Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist will play a key role at the intersection of historical research, regulatory compliance, and offshore operations. The position combines academic expertise with operational execution, supporting the identification, assessment, licencing, and responsible recovery of high-value anthropogenic assets.

The successful candidate will contribute both onshore and offshore, working closely with historians, legal experts, engineers, survey teams, and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities

· Research and Target Assessment

o Conduct archival and historical research related to shipwrecks and maritime trade routes

o Assess archaeological significance and cultural heritage considerations of identified targets

o Contribute to site evaluation reports supporting operational decision-making

o Collaborate with archival intelligence and data teams to validate targets

· Regulatory and Government Engagement

o Support licencing processes with coastal states and regulatory authorities

o Prepare archaeological documentation required for licences and agreements

o Engage with national heritage agencies, museums, and archaeological institutions

o Support operational planning so that missions work in compliance with licencing terms and conditions

· Survey and Offshore Missions

o Participate in marine survey campaigns and offshore expeditions

o Provide archaeological supervision during survey and recovery operations

o Advise on site protection, documentation, and handling procedures

o Contribute to survey planning and methodology development

· Documentation and Reporting

o Produce archaeological assessments, technical reports, and compliance documentation

o Support ESG and heritage reporting requirements

o Maintain proper recording standards aligned with professional archaeological practices

· Strategic Collaboration

o Act as liaison with archaeological associations and academic partners

o Support development of Oceyon’s archaeological advisory network

o Contribute to internal best practices for responsible recovery operations
Required Profile & Background

· Master’s degree or PhD in Maritime Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Archaeology, or a related field

· Minimum 5 years of professional experience in maritime or underwater archaeology

· Demonstrated experience with shipwreck research or underwater cultural heritage projects

· Knowledge of international maritime heritage frameworks and licencing environments

· Experience working with government or heritage authorities
Desired Skills and Experience

· Offshore or marine fieldwork experience

· Strong archival research capabilities

· Familiarity with survey technologies such as sonar, ROVs, AUVs, or subsea imaging

· Understanding of legal and regulatory processes related to shipwreck recovery

· Experience working in multidisciplinary technical teams

· Excellent verbal and written reporting skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)
Personal Profile

· Practical and solution-oriented mindset

· Comfortable operating in both academic and commercial environments

· Strong communication and diplomatic skills

· Willingness to travel internationally and participate in offshore missions
What We Offer

· Opportunity to work at the frontier of maritime exploration and technology

· Participation in globally significant offshore projects

· Collaboration with experts across archaeology, AI, robotics, and subsea engineering

· Dynamic and international working environment

· Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Register now to attend Paleoamerican Odyssey 2026

https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/csfa/2026/02/11/save-the-date-paleoamerican-odyssey-2026

An International Conference on the First Americans October 14-17, 2026 Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Center for the Study of the First Americans invites you to participate in a three-day examination of the first people to explore and settle the Americas at the end of the last Ice Age. This conference is for everyone—archaeologists, avocational archaeologists, Quaternary scientists, students, and anyone interested in archaeology.

Much new information has been generated about the peopling of the Americas since the 2013 Paleoamerican Odyssey conference that is changing how we view the First Americans. The archaeological genetic revolution took place after 2013 with genomic analysis of human individuals and their dogs creating a biological outline of the ancestry of the First Americans and estimates for their arrival south of the Ice Sheets. New information has been generated about the coastal and inland corridors which more clearly define the timing of their opening and viability. The Western Stemmed Tradition of the Intermountain West now appears to be coeval with Clovis. Many new archaeological sites have been excavated in the Americas placing the arrival of humans between 23,000 and 16,000 years ago. New dating and other studies also tells us much about the timing and cause for the extinction of megafauna at the end of the Pleistocene and the role of humans in this event.

Come and hear 34 lectures given by preeminent scholars on all aspects of the study of the First Americans—the genetic history of the first Americans and their dogs, the earliest archaeological sites in Beringia, North America, Central America, and South America, the routes people took through and around the Ice Sheets covering Canada and more. Also, examine 400 poster presentations on a variety of topics and view displays of artifact casts from important sites.

There will be opportunities to ask questions, meet, and discuss the First Americans with the speakers, poster presenters, and others throughout the day and during our evening meet and greet sessions.

This will be the largest gathering of First Americans researchers since Paleoamerican Odyssey 2013!

Data Management and GIS Contractor

Data Management and GIS Contractor

Position Overview

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 Annually

Education Required: Graduate degree in data science, GIS, or related field preferred

Experience Required: Five years in data management or GIS analysis

Description

The Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area Network and the Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP) collaborate with First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada to implement a large-scale marine protected area network in the Northern Shelf Bioregion. The initiative aims to protect and manage 30 percent of the Great Bear Sea while supporting sustainable marine stewardship and economic development.

The Data Management and GIS Contractor develops and implements a unified data management strategy supporting both initiatives while conducting regional spatial analysis. The role focuses on improving data mobilization, strengthening data governance and security, and maintaining spatial datasets and decision-support tools used by partner organizations involved in the Great Bear Sea MPA Network and MaPP programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a unified regional data management strategy and associated workplan supporting Network and MaPP monitoring programs.
  • Align data management processes with the Network monitoring framework, draft MaPP data management strategy, and related regional initiatives.
  • Support development of data sharing agreements among Network and MaPP partners.
  • Facilitate discussions among partners regarding regional data management strategy.
  • Conduct GIS analysis, management, and visualization of regional spatial datasets.
  • Compile and update spatial datasets including species distributions, habitat data, human activities, and MPA network footprint information.
  • Respond to partner requests for spatial data release, publication, and access.
  • Maintain spatial datasets and decision-support tools such as SeaSketch.
  • Maintain data inventories, file repositories, and associated metadata records.
  • Conduct network-scale spatial analysis to evaluate progress toward MPA network objectives.
  • Support working groups and collaborative discussions related to spatial data management.
  • Identify strategies for long-term data storage, security, and backup systems.
  • Develop approaches for maintaining long-term accessibility and usability of datasets through documentation and format management.
  • Collaborate with First Nations, federal, and provincial organizations on data management and mobilization processes.

Minimum Requirements

  • Five or more years of professional experience in data management, GIS analysis, or related fields.
  • Proficiency using GIS software and spatial analysis tools.
  • Experience with data visualization and spatial data management workflows.
  • Experience working with database systems, data standards, and archiving practices.
  • Knowledge of programming or data analysis tools such as Python, geopandas, or R.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in multi-partner environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in data science, GIS, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with marine spatial data or ocean management initiatives.
  • Experience developing data sharing agreements or data governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty principles and OCAP guidelines.
  • Experience working across multiple governments, agencies, and stakeholder groups.
  • Familiarity with ocean open-data portals such as the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System.

Additional Notes

  • Contract type: Independent contractor position with Coast Funds Society.
  • Contract period: April 2026 through March 2027.
  • Expected workload: Approximately 35 hours per week.
  • Location requirement: Contractor must be located in British Columbia.
  • Contractor provides their own equipment including computer, internet, and phone.
  • ESRI software license fees provided by Network and MaPP partners.
  • Occasional travel to the British Columbia coast; travel expenses reimbursed.
  • Reports to the Great Bear Sea MPA Network and MaPP Secretariats.
  • Project Authority: Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of relevant work to Fiona Beaty at Fiona.L.Beaty@gmail.com by March 20, 2026.

26th Ship Archaeology Seminar of the Society for Ship Archaeology

https://taucher.net/diveinside-26th_ship_archaeology_seminar_of_the_society_for_ship_archaeology-kaz9780

In the summer of 2026 (August 24-29, 2026), the traditional Ship Archaeology Seminar of the Society for Ship Archaeology (in the State Association for Underwater Archaeology M-V) will be held for the 26th time.

The aim of this training series is to impart basic knowledge in the field of ship archaeology in theory and practice. The seminar is aimed at students and divers interested in archaeology who want to learn about shipwrecks not only as fascinating diving destinations, but also as particularly informative historical sources.

Over six consecutive days, the training course imparts basic knowledge in the fields of “ship archaeology and port facilities in the Baltic Sea region,” monument law, and various prospecting and documentation techniques in theory and practice.

he practical part of the course covers the basics of prospecting shipwrecks and hydraulic structures. After measurement exercises on the beach, boat and beach dives are on the program. The methods are learned on a shipwreck in Warnemünde Bay and a historic port facility.

Further information on the schedule, costs, accommodation, as well as certification, NAS credits, credit points for studies, and voluntary archaeological conservation can be found at:

Society for Maritime Archaeology: Schmarl Dorf 15f, 18106 Rostock.
Tel.: 0176/21913124, info@gfs-rostock.de, www.gfs-rostock.de/sas

Presentation by Dr. Calvin Mires – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (Hull)

Dr. Calvin Mires, a maritime archaeologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, will share insights from his work studying historic shipwrecks and other maritime sites found along dynamic coastlines. His presentation will touch on current research, emerging challenges, and evolving approaches to understanding and managing cultural resources in coastal environments. Drawing from both regional and international examples, Dr. Mires will offer a broad perspective on how changing conditions are shaping the future of maritime archaeology and preservation.

Presentation by Dr. Calvin Mires – Woods Hole Oceanogrphic Institute (Hull)

Seminar: Beneath the Surface: Marine Archaeology, Technology, and Reclaiming the Human Story from the Wreck of the Henrietta Marie

Seminar: Beneath the Surface: Marine Archaeology, Technology, and Reclaiming the Human Story from the Wreck of the Henrietta Marie

The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT is excited to welcome Prof. Michael Cottman, former reporter for The Washington Post, Newsday, and The Miami Herald, and current Assistant to the Dean with Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication.

His seminar will examine the Henrietta Marie slave-ship wreck as a case study at the intersection of marine science, archaeological method, and African American historical research. Discovered on New Ground Reef near Key West, the wreck offers more than 20,000 recovered artifacts that document the material infrastructure of the early transatlantic slave trade. Equally central is the role of contemporary Black scuba divers and scholars whose work reframes underwater exploration as both scientific investigation and cultural reclamation.

Please contact Learning and Events Coordinator Claire Sadar if you are interested in attending.

Women in Maritime Archaeology: Developing Actions for an Equitable Future

Women in Maritime Archaeology: Developing Actions for an Equitable Future

The Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT) with support from Historic England is undertaking a project aiming to better understand the issues of equality of opportunity for women in maritime archaeology and to develop initiatives to actively improve the situation. The MAT, located in Southampton, England, is choosing to focus initially on women and organisations within the United Kingdom, with hopes to provide frameworks of analysis and investigation to the wider field as the project continues. Between 2023 and 2024, MAT conducted a project known as ‘Women and Protected Wrecks: Examining Engagement’. Protected Wrecks in UK waters are remains of ships and boats within the territorial limits of the UK that meet certain standards set by the government. These sites are discovered, licensed, and protected often by local stakeholders with the help of the governing body.

The data gathered from this project showcased unexpected outcomes, revealing persistent disparities across the field. While women make up 56% of professional maritime archaeologists, they are widely underrepresented in academia (35%), membership-based organizations (37%), leadership roles (30%), conference speakers (20%), and authorship of maritime archaeology publications (20%). Furthermore, women only represent 30% of UK divers (Figure 1). These results were sobering to the reality of female representation in the maritime archaeology field in the UK and highlighted a clear discrepancy between opportunity and workforce.