Big Blue World

Welcome to Big Blue World™ – the Global Newsletter of the Society for Underwater Technology

Our quarterly online publication aims to bring you updates on the Society and its members, including our global branches, young professionals, special interest groups, training courses, SUT awards, and more, as well as articles on innovation and the blue economy.

If you’d like to contribute to a future issue please contact editor Michelle Jones – [email protected]

The next issues will be:

  • December 2025 – deadline for submissions: 30 October 2025
  • March 2026 – deadline for submissions: 13 February 2026
  • June 2026 – deadline for submissions: 6 May 2026
  • September 2026 – deadline for submissions: 18 August 2026

Future issues will be published in March, June, September, and December.

SUT Members Contribute for Free!

If you’re a member of the Society for Underwater Technology, you can submit your content free of charge, one of the many benefits of being part of our global network!

Not a member yet? 
No problem! You’re still welcome to contribute following our criteria and submission guidelines. Contact Michelle Jones ([email protected]) for our rate card and we’ll guide you through the process, or explore our great value membership options to benefit from discounts on events and training, access to our Special Interest Groups and much more.

Submission Guidelines:

We are looking for:
·    Feature articles on innovation, research or technology
·    Updates from organisations and individuals
·    Reports from events or conferences
·    News about new team members, awards or partnerships
·    Stories from young professionals and global branches

To maintain the high quality of The Big Blue World, please ensure your content:

1. Relates to the underwater sector
(Marine science, subsea engineering, ocean tech, offshore energy, etc.)

2. Educates, informs or inspires
(no sales or product promotion)

3. Highlights innovation
(new tools, methods or breakthroughs)

4. Includes visuals
(Up to 3 high-quality images (300dpi), diagrams or infographics)

5. Word count and visuals
Article: 500 words
News: Full page: 350 Half Page: 100 words, supplied in a Word document.
Images: 300dpi sent separately (PNG or JPG)
Company logo: Image of your logo (PNG or JPG)

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