BGF Invests $18.9m to Drive Sulmara’s Global Growth Ambitions

28.11.2024

BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, announces an $18.9m (£15m) investment in Sulmara, an independent provider of innovative survey and inspection services to the offshore wind and energy markets.

Proserv and Verlume Agree Collaboration on Efficient Subsea Power Delivery Solutions

28.11.2024

Proserv, a leading provider of cutting-edge control technologies to energy companies, has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Verlume, a leader in intelligent energy management and subsea power solutions for the offshore energy sector. The MoU outlines an agreement to explore collaborative opportunities in the subsea power and renewable sectors, bringing innovative technologies to the rapidly evolving clean energy market.

Nordic USV Secures First of Class HydroSurv REAV-47 for Deep Water Profiling

28.11.2024

Building on a transformative first year of uncrewed operations in Norwegian waters, Nordic USV and HydroSurv today announced the extension of their partnership with a 60-month lease agreement for the newly launched REAV-47 platform. This strategic advancement follows Nordic USV's successful first year with the REAV-28 'USV Nordy', which has been extensively fielded with more than 100 oceanographic monitoring missions from the vessel’s home port of Bergen.

Interocean Secures Four-year Extension with Vattenfall

27.11.2024

Specialist provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has been awarded a four-year extension to its frame agreement with multinational power company, Vattenfall. Strengthening the existing relationship, the new contract will see Interocean introduce its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection services to support Below Water Balance of Plant (BOP) for the Thanet, Kentish Flats, and Kentish Flats Extension wind farms, alongside the Aberdeen and Ormonde offshore wind farms it already supports.

Ashtead Technology Completes Acquisition of Seatronics and J2 Subsea

26.11.2024

Ashtead Technology, a leading global provider of subsea technology and solutions to the offshore energy market is pleased to announce the completion of its £63m acquisition of Seatronics and J2 Subsea. 

HyperKelp Awarded $1.3 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Groundbreaking Counter-Hypersonic Detection Technology

26.11.2024

HyperKelp has been awarded a $1.3 million contract by the United States Navy, solidifying its position as the only company selected to advance buoy-based counter-hypersonic sensing technology. This award builds on the success of HyperKelp’s Kelp Smart Buoy (KSB) platform, a compact sonobuoy system that delivers vital, surface-based intelligence on hypersonic threats.

British Engineers Successfully Demonstrate UK’s First Autonomous Extra Large Submarine for Military Use

25.11.2024

A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, developed specifically for military use, off the south coast of England.

BlueHalo Acquires VideoRay, Adds Unmanned Maritime to All-Domain Defense Technologies

22.11.2024

VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotic systems, today announced that it has been acquired by BlueHalo, a defense technology company that brings to market next-generation capabilities to support customers’ critical missions and national security.

DeepOcean Awarded a Landmark 8-year Contract by Equinor

21.11.2024

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded its largest contract on record, a long-term subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) contract by Equinor. The eight-year contract will set a new benchmark for digitalized and environmentally friendly IMR operations.

Influential Forum Reports Early Success in Tackling Subsea Challenges

21.11.2024

An influential forum of oil and gas operators with a vested interest in subsea operations is tackling the challenges of ageing offshore infrastructure through cross-industry collaboration. Early reports, since the forum was established by Global Underwater Hub (GUH), reveal that it has been instrumental in linking end-users to the supply chain in a bid to overcome barriers and accelerate solutions which will have a tangible impact on increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs as well as safety and environmental risks.

Omega Subsea Completes FAT on Newly Developed ROVs

21.11.2024

Omega Subsea, in partnership with Kystdesign, has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for two newly developed remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) designed to meet the evolving demands of the subsea industry.

Base Materials Becomes the First Syntactic Foam Subsea Buoyancy Manufacturer with DNV Type Approval and Approval of Manufacture

20.11.2024

Showcasing the unrivalled quality and high performance of its low-density syntactic buoyancy material range, Base Materials has become the first syntactic foam subsea buoyancy manufacturer to receive DNV type approval (TAC) on its Subtec® 11500 material and Approval of Manufacture (AoM) for the complete range of Subtec® materials.

General Oceans Acquires RS Aqua

19.11.2024

General Oceans, like RS Aqua, are innovators within the ocean technology sector and have successfully completed a number of recent acquisitions in the underwater technology market including Tritech International Ltd in 2022 and Klein Marine Systems in 2023. General Oceans reported revenues of GBP 62 million in 2023, an increase of 28 per cent compared to 2022, and now consists of six operating companies including RS Aqua. General Oceans employs more than 300 people based in Europe, UK, US and Australia.

One Week to Go: 400+ Exhibitors from Offshore Energy Industry to Gather in Amsterdam

19.11.2024

Navingo, the organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) in Amsterdam, will welcome more than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors, and thousands of visitors, at the 17th edition of the event on November 26 and 27.

Nauticus Robotics and SeaTrepid International Collaborate to Bring ToolKITT Software to ROVs

19.11.2024

Nauticus Robotics, a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with SeaTrepid International, to integrate and test its ToolKITT software on a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in SeaTrepid's fleet.

JFD successfully mobilises the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) during complex international exercise, Dynamic Monarch

19.11.2024

JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, participates in Dynamic Monarch 24 mobilising the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) as part of a multi-nation exercise to test and refine submarine intervention and rescue capabilities in some of the most challenging environments.

LSU Engineering, Chance Maritime Collaborate on Uncrewed Underwater Research

14.11.2024

In an old quarry near Lafayette, La., an uncrewed boat is dropping a remote-controlled robot down to the bottom of a lakebed before retrieving it and returning to shore. If a passerby stumbled upon this scene, he or she might think it was something out of a spy movie. Instead, it’s a cutting-edge project that shows how advanced robotic systems can help monitor and protect marine environments, as well as inspect and maintain offshore infrastructure.

OEG Renewables Business Hughes Subsea Awarded Baltic Power Contract

14.11.2024

OEG Energy Group, a leading energy solutions business, is pleased to announce that OEG Renewables business Hughes Subsea has been awarded a contract with Baltic Power for boulder clearance during the construction phase of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm.

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