EVENT: IMCA Global Summit - Utrecht - 3-4 December, 2024: marine contracting industry set for first global gathering since 2018

28.10.2024

Hundreds of business leaders and technical experts will gather in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 3 and 4 December for the IMCA Global Summit 2024 – the marine contracting industry’s first global event since 2018. Delegates from all over the UK, Europe, USA, Korea, South Africa, and Argentina have already registered.

EVENT: Marine Measurement Forum 67 - Exeter, UK - 29 January 2025

25.10.2024

The Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) is a series of one-day, non-profit making events that has been running since 1983 which provides excellent opportunities for networking and the informal exchange of ideas, knowledge, techniques and developments across an extensive range of marine scientific measurement activities.

Film-Ocean Announces Appointment of Merv New as CEO

25.10.2024

Film-Ocean Ltd, a leading ROV specialist based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Merv New as its new Chief Executive Officer. Merv brings over 30 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas sector, offshore marine renewable & subsea telecoms sectors, with a notable career in subsea operations.

Ashtead Technology to acquire Seatronics and J2 Subsea

24.10.2024

Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology and services, announces it has signed an agreement to acquire Seascan Limited and its subsidiaries (known as Seatronics), and its sister company J2 Subsea Limited, international subsea electronics and ROV tooling rental and services businesses for £63m from Acteon Group. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions including approval of the Competition and Markets Authority.

C-Kore Systems Celebrates 900th Subsea Tool Deployment in Brazil

23.10.2024

C-Kore Systems is thrilled to announce the deployment of their 900th subsea testing tool! This significant milestone was reached with a mobilization for a major operator in Brazil, monitoring umbilical installations during a prestigious campaign.

Venterra Announces Acquisition of Oceanscan

22.10.2024

Venterra Group Plc, the offshore wind services business, today announces the acquisition of Oceanscan Holdings Limited, a leading group of companies that provide subsea and non-destructive test equipment, geotechnical services and specialist personnel to the offshore energy market.

Reach Subsea has been Granted up to EUR 14.3m from the EU Innovation Fund

22.10.2024

Reach Subsea has been granted funding of up to EUR 14.3 million from the EU Innovation Fund under the Net Zero Technologies initiative.

MCS Group Launches New Brand Identity and Website

21.10.2024

MCS Group is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website marking a significant milestone as it unites its three complementary businesses: MCS, DeepTech, and Cortez Subsea.

Meet FIFISH E-MASTER: Redefining Advanced Underwater Inspections, Measurements, and Surveys

17.10.2024

QYSEA Technology announces the launch of its next-generation compact ROV, the FIFISH E-MASTER, tailored for marine professionals. Equipped with advanced sensors and sonar systems, the E-MASTER enhances operational efficiency and reliability for marine professionals in key industries including civil infrastructure, maritime shipping, offshore energy, underwater surveillance, and subsea explorations.

Beam Launches Next-Generation SubSLAM X3

16.10.2024

Beam, a leader in offshore wind AI driven technology services, unveils SubSLAM X3, a new underwater perception system designed to enhance the monitoring and maintenance of offshore wind farms. SubSLAM X3 offers real-time, high-resolution 3D mapping and is set to improve the efficiency and accuracy of underwater operations.

Call for Proposals - Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Maritime and Marine

15.10.2024

This Call for Proposals invites proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects for services that combine the use of satellite technologies and robotics in downstream services for Maritime and Marine applications.

Raytheon Completes Hydrodynamic Testing for the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System

14.10.2024

Raytheon, an RTX business, recently conducted a series of controlled environmental tests for the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division.

SMD Celebrates Two New Service Level Agreements

14.10.2024

Subsea technology and engineering company, SMD, has this month announced the signing of two new service level agreements (SLAs), the latest in a series of bespoke partnerships with clients. Both SEAJET, an OEG Renewables company, and Global Marine have entered into two-year agreements with SMD, with each SLA tailored to fulfil the companies’ differing servicing requirements.

C-Innovation Awarded New Multi-year IMR Contract by bp

14.10.2024

The contract, which has options for two one-year extensions, is for the provision of two subsea construction vessels, C-Constructor and MV Holiday, and access to a vast fleet of specialized subsea and supply vessels. It also includes project management, engineering, equipment, logistics, and port services. The C-Constructor and Holiday are both light construction vessels equipped with 150 MT subsea cranes and two Schilling UHD work class ROVs each.

NOR Offshore Rental Expands UK Operations with Major Sonardyne Technology Investment for Construction Survey

14.10.2024

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has made a further, multi-million-pound, investment in Sonardyne products for their rental pool as part of their expansion at NOR Ltd, their UK subsidiary office in Aberdeen.

Fugro Awarded First Floating Lidar Project Offshore Gippsland for Ørsted

14.10.2024

Fugro has been chosen by Ørsted A/S to undertake a 12-month floating lidar measurement campaign for their Gippsland offshore wind farms, off south coast Gippsland, Victoria. Fugro’s advanced SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar Buoy will measure wind, wave, current and meteorological parameters to help assess the viability of Ørsted’s wind farms located off Gippsland, Victoria.

Shearwater to Embark on Significant New Angolan OBN Survey for TotalEnergies

09.10.2024

The deepwater OBN survey will be conducted by the dual ROV equipped SW Tasman, the fit for purpose seismic node laying vessel which was converted in 2023, and SW Gallien as source vessel. The survey will commence in January 2025, over a two and a half-month duration. Shearwater will utilise its compact high-endurance Pearl node for the project.

Subsea7 Awarded Contract in the US Gulf of Mexico

09.10.2024

Subsea7 announced today the award of a sizeable 1 contract for a subsea tieback development in the US Gulf of Mexico. Subsea7 will be responsible for transporting and installing the flowline, umbilical, and associated subsea components for the tieback. Project management and engineering work will begin immediately at Subsea7’s office in Houston, Texas, and offshore activity is expected to start in 2025.

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