Norway-based classification society DNV has launched a new family of class notations that aim to provide a framework for how remote/autonomous ships can achieve “equivalent or higher” safety compared to conventional vessels. Dubbed the Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) notations, the fra
Relying only on renewable energy targets and expecting the industry and economic growth would follow “does not work”, Mark van Stiphout, Deputy Head of Unit for Research, Innovation, Competitiveness and Digitalisation at European Commission’s DG Energy, said during a panel session about green growth
Exowave, a Danish wave energy technology company, has partnered with AquaX Energy Americas to establish a joint venture (JV), AquaX JV, to deploy wave energy solutions across North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. According to Exowave, this partnership targets the implemen
Underwater solutions company SMD has teamed up with UK-headquartered tech player Beam to deploy AI-powered autonomous vehicles for offshore wind operations using Beam’s software. The collaboration aims to boost efficiency in offshore wind farm maintenance by combining advanced subsea technologies. A
Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro has secured a contract from Italy’s Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) to install and operate an offshore wave and current monitoring network (ROCA) to safeguard the country’s coastal and marine ecosystems. According to Fugro, the two-year pro
Singapore-based shipbuilding player PaxOcean has landed a contract with Japan’s Penta-Ocean Construction to construct a 14,000 deadweight tonnage DWT cable laying vessel (CLV), seen as a “key project” in Japan’s offshore wind industry. According to PaxOcean, the vessel is expected to be delivered in
The year 2024 was marked by innovative projects in the maritime industry which witnessed the increased adoption of various wind propulsion solutions. Toward year’s end, a ‘revolutionary’ new solar sails-equipped cruise ship concept hit the headlines.
Danish maritime technology companies EIVA and Tuco Marine have set up a new partnership to provide integrated autonomous systems for inspecting subsea assets. The idea includes Tuco Marine’s ProZero 8m Naval Intelligence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) sailing to an area of interest and launching EIVA
The Moored MultiModal Multibody (M4) wave energy device has been named “Kwilyilah” in recognition of Noongar cultural heritage. According to the University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Oceans Institute, the device’s name, meaning “dolphin,” reflects its leaping motion above water and the symbolic co
With increasing coverage of global energy transition efforts, but also energy security worries, keeping up with everything can be a challenge. To celebrate the year gone by, the Offshore Energy editorial team brings you the most-read stories on the site that defined the journey throughout 2024. $30
France-based Sercel, a designer and manufacturer of high-tech solutions for subsurface exploration and part of Viridien, has secured a contract with a marine geophysical company to deploy its new marine seismic source in the Gulf of Mexico. Sercel will deploy its Tuned Pulse Source (TPS) and related
Perenco UK and Carbon Catalyst Limited are completing the final preparations for the CO2 injection test at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) license in the North Sea that encompasses what is seen as the UK’s largest depleted gas field. The partners secured a license to progress the Poseidon CCS pro
Solstad Subsea Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian shipping company Solstad Offshore, is set to acquire a 35.8% ownership share in Norway’s ROV, tooling, personnel, survey and project management services provider Omega Subsea. Established in 2012, Omega Subsea, with offices in Norway and
Brazilian oil and gas giant Petrobras and Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro have signed a 175-day addendum to their current inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services contract to include fully remote subsea inspection surveys of shallow-water infrastructure in Brazil. Work will start in January
