Dutch Royal IHC and Demcon Unmanned Systems have entered into a strategic partnership for the deployment of unmanned and autonomous vessels for scalable autonomous maritime operations. The partnership has started with the development and integration of containerized launch and recovery systems (LARS
Spanish scale-up company H2SITE has launched a subsidiary in Norway to focus on deploying its ammonia-to-hydrogen systems in the maritime sector and accelerate vessel decarbonization. Through H2SITE Norway AS, based in Bergen, H2SITE is looking to supply onboard cracking systems to Norwegian compani
James Fisher and Sons is investing in a U.S.-based autonomous marine technology company to support the development and deployment of what is said to be the world’s first and only wind and solar-powered autonomous underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV). James Fisher announced it was investing a strate
ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture between Valaris and Aramco in Saudi Arabia, has made arrangements to equip nine rigs with artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring technology from ALTAVE, a technology player specializing in the development of AI solutions for monitoring and securing complex operat
The transaction marks Enviros’ first European acquisition and strengthens offshore survey and AUV operations worldwide Enviros Group (Enviros) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority control stake at Lighthouse S.p.A, a leading offshore survey and geoscience company, headquartered in Bo
Japanese submarine cable installation specialist SEKIKAIJI Industry has purchased a trencher and advanced cable tracker technology from the UK’s subsea technology and services provider SMD, which will be used for the offshore wind market in Japan. The contract includes SMD’s high-power jet trencher
Singapore’s first electric tug, built by PaxOcean Group and powered by ABB, has completed commissioning ahead of expected deployment in April 2026. The fully electric tug PXO-ACE-1 is the first of its kind to be built and operated in Singapore as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’
South Korean LS Cable & System and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) have entered into a strategic agreement to jointly commercialize and globalize an advanced HVDC asset management system. The partnership integrates KEPCO’s Smart Fault Locator – Real Time (SFL-R) technology into LS Cable & S
Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Japan’s MTI Ltd. have established a joint venture (JV) company in Vietnam with the aim of promoting digital transformation of operations and business models in the shipping industry by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Est
Carnegie Clean Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, CETO Wave Energy Ireland, has received two EuropeWave payments totalling €350,643, unlocked by completing several manufacturing deliverables for the ACHIEVE Programme. The payments were received under the EuropeWave Phase 3 Contract, which supports th
As the offshore energy sector continued to navigate the energy transition and technological development, but also uncertainty, 2025 saw continued shifts in policy, investment, and project development across the global energy landscape. To mark the year’s end, the Offshore Energy editorial team looks
The Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) owned by the Netherlands-headquartered Fugro has completed its first remote survey in German waters. The 12-meter-long USV delivered the work in collaboration with TenneT Germany. The J-Tube inspection was controlled entirely from Fugro’s onshore remote
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been appointed by Brazilian operator AMAGGI to supply fuel-flexible engines for two new pusher tugs that are under construction. The vessels are being built at the Beconal shipyard in Manaus, Brazil, and will each operate with two Wärtsilä 20 engines, equipped w
Clippership, a U.S.-headquartered company developing autonomous wind-powered ships, has signed a construction contract for its first 24-meter class zero emission autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders. The vessel features twin, foldable rigid wings for primary wind
