About MATE
RANKING
2007: 1st Overall
2008: 4th Overall
2009: 10th Overall
OVERVIEW
The MATE Center and the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee are organizing the 8th annual MATE International ROV Competition. The event is being hosted by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The competition theme focuses on submarine rescue systems and challenges teams to successfully complete a submarine rescue training exercise that includes inspecting the submarine for damage, delivering emergency supplies, and replenishing the on board air supply, among other tasks. Employers (industry, businesses, government agencies, and research organizations) and working professionals are contributing to the event by donating funds, building materials, equipment, and facilities in support of the competing teams. Working professionals are also volunteering their time and technical expertise as mentors, technical assistants, and competition judges.
GOALS
• To increase the awareness and visibility of marine technical fields, educational and career opportunities, and potential employers.
• To help students develop the skills necessary to enter careers in technical fields. These skills include the ability to work as a team, problem solve, think critically, troubleshoot, communicate effectively, and manage projects.
• To connect students and educators with employers and working professionals. Working professionals have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience as team mentors, complementing what students are learning in the classroom. Employers have the opportunity to evaluate students as potential employees. Students have the opportunity to
explore potential careers.
• To increase students’ understanding of the history and technological advances being made in submarine rescue systems.
More information about the competition is available at the competition website, located here.
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