Greece has reaffirmed its commitment to constructing a subsea power link to Cyprus following reports that the project was halted over financial and geopolitical concerns, Reuters reported. The 1,240-kilometer Great Sea Interconnector, previously known as the EuroAsia Interconnector, is envisioned to
Keppel Infrastructure Fund (KIF) and its co-investor have acquired a 100% stake in subsea cable solutions provider Global Marine Group (GMG) from investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company, marking the fund’s first investment. The UK-headquartered GMG operates a fleet of six vessels and offers c
DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore and Østensjø Rederi have christened and launched their advanced, 24-meter-long unmanned surface vessel (USV) Challenger, following several years of development. GONDAN Shipbuilders started the construction of the USV in March 2024, following the order from USV A/S, a join
Dutch Fugro has made a move to simplify the certification process for its growing fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with the signature of an agreement with Lloyd’s Register. The signature of the block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and maintenance of Fugro
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto has been selected to participate in the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA), a program funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and operated with Business Sweden. According to Minesto, the initiative supports companies with an international market strategy that con
The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries, with eight of the bids submitted by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime sector.
Norwegian vessel management services provider Aurora Offshore, part of the Borealis Group, has taken delivery of the second of three high-end subsea vessels from compatriot operator Sea1 Offshore, ex-Siem Offshore. A total of 11 vessels will transfer to Aurora Offshore as a part of its collaboration
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has cut the first steel for the first hybrid power ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) it is building for compatriot shipping group Island Offshore. The steel cutting that marks the official start of construction for the first newbuild OECV, named Island Evolution, too
The Danish Energy Agency has received two applications in the tender for permits to explore and use the subsurface for CO2 storage in three coastal areas in Denmark, launched at the beginning of 2025. The tender, opened on January 9, covers three areas near the Danish coast – Jammerbugt, Lisa and In
Marine engineering specialist Tadek has expanded into new UK offices as its focus on offshore wind and marine renewables sharpens. Tadek’s new offices are located in One Crown Square, Woking, near London. According to Tadek, the move comes as the company strengthens its partnerships with industry p
The European Commission is pushing for a workforce shift as part of its Clean Industrial Deal, encouraging offshore oil and gas workers to transition into renewables, mainly offshore wind and ocean energy. Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen said: “Here we need your input. For example, on how
VO:X Barentsz, the fifth uncrewed survey vessel (USV) developed through the joint effort of Dutch Van Oord and DEMCON Unmanned Systems, has secured a certificate of registry in the Netherlands, becoming the first uncrewed seagoing vessel to fly the Dutch flag. VO:X Barentsz, Van Oord’s first USV spe
U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems and software Nauticus Robotics has initiated a process to acquire compatriot SeaTrepid International, a provider of subsea robotic services. Nauticus Robotics reported it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the assets and busi
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is inviting interested parties to apply for CO2 storage exploration licenses related to one area on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), representing the eighth time such acreage is announced on NCS. The announcement was made on March 5 for the area that comprises
