Fugro and Spoor, a software company that helps renewable energy projects reduce their environmental impact, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new bird-monitoring solution for offshore renewable energy projects. This innovative system will not only help protect bird populations but also supports the growth of renewable energy by making environmental assessments more affordable, cleaner, and safer.

TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, has selected Exail Gaps M7 USBL system to enhance its underwater tracking capabilities, boosting efficiency and accuracy in offshore geophysical surveys.

Deep C is pleased to announce its collaboration with AF Offshore Decom AS on a significant subsea intervention project. This project involves dredging of several thousand cubic metres of rock dump, equivalent to hundreds of truckloads, marking one of the largest operations ever undertaken by Deep C's flagship Subsea Construction Vehicle (SCV).

Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 compact USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) positioning system to a major offshore construction group in Asia. The system will be deployed for a subsea cable laying project, providing precise underwater positioning in a dynamic coastal environment.

Fugro has been awarded the contract for offshore soil investigation services for the proposed Blue Mackerel offshore wind farm in Australia. When complete, it will become one of Australia's pioneering offshore wind energy projects. Located off the coast of Brataualung and Tatungalung country in Gippsland, Victoria, the project will play a critical role in Australia’s clean energy transition.

Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea Product Line, a global leader in subsea robotics, has signed a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization. The ROV will be used for shallow water operations in the Northeastern United States, marking the company’s first sale for river bed assessments alongside offshore wind farm surveying.

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has ordered several units of Exail subsea Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its rental equipment pool. This latest order comes ahead of NOR’s new office opening in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, further strengthening its presence in the market and addressing the growing demand for high-performance navigation technology.

The strategic acquisition is combining Asia and the North Sea expertise and resources to deliver enhanced solutions for the global offshore industry. This acquisition aims to create a stronger, more competitive entity poised to meet the evolving demands of the market. Clockwise Subsea currently operates offices in Singapore, Malaysia and India, providing specialized marine rental solutions to clients across the region.

Oceaneering, a global provider of engineered services and products for the offshore energy industry, has placed an initial order for a minimum of 100 units of Exail’s new Octans 9 Attitude Heading Referencing Systems (AHRS). This strategic acquisition underscores Oceaneering's commitment to innovation and operational excellence while significantly enhancing its capabilities in offshore survey and positioning projects.

Solstad Subsea Holding, a subsidiary of Solstad Offshore, has acquired a 35.8 percent ownership stake in Omega Subsea, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies.

Toyo Construction has invested in Japan’s emerging offshore wind sector by purchasing a market-leading trenching ROV from underwater technology and services company, SMD. The ROV will form part of Toyo’s expanding fleet of assets, with the business having also invested in a custom-built cable-lay vessel late last year.

Subsea resourcing specialist DRIFT Offshore, which provides people and expert support services for projects internationally, has entered a partnership with Norwegian ROV specialist Kystdesign to strengthen the service offering of both businesses.

Sustainable monitoring of the marine environment is crucial for the environmentally responsible operation of offshore wind farms and the protection of biodiversity. In the SeaMe project, RWE is collaborating with leading research partners to develop innovative technologies for comprehensive ecosystem monitoring. The goal is to replace costly, invasive, and CO2-intensive methods. The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is contributing by equipping an autonomous underwater vehicle with oceanographic sensors and artificial intelligence technologies to enable safe navigation and precise data collection.

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.

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.

With the deployment of electric Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), IKM Subsea has made significant strides in emission reductions compared to hydraulic ROVs. Depending on the type of operation and vessel/rig, the electric ROV achieves between 32%-35% emissions savings. This is approximately 100-600 kg for every 24 hours of operation, and demonstrates IKM Subsea’s clear advantage in minimizing environmental impact. IKM Subsea proudly holds the largest and longest operational track record for electric WROV fleets globally, affirming its leadership in sustainable offshore technology.

Subsea7 today announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by ScottishPower Renewables for the transport and installation of the inter-array cables of the East Anglia TWO offshore wind project. ScottishPower Renewables £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm will be located around 33 kilometres from the east coast of England in the Southern North Sea. Successful in the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round in September 2024, it will contribute up to 960 MW of clean, green energy – enough to power the equivalent of almost one million homes.

Teledyne Valeport, a leader in oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, is pleased to announce a substantial investment from NOR Offshore Rental (NOR), as NOR makes a significant new order for Valeport technology for its subsidiary, in Aberdeen, NOR LTD.