Norwegian firm Optime Subsea has recently completed a successful subsea operation for Aker BP using its remotely operated controls system (ROCS). The deployment of the system, which eliminates the umbilical during well completions, represents a first type of this operation for the industry, Optime s
Acteon’s marine technology specialists Seatronics has received another order for its VALOR remotely operated vehicle. The ROVs will come equipped with Nortek DVL’s, Teledyne Bowtech cameras and lights and will also boast having Greensea Systems software onboard. The Westhill-based firm said the clie
A new collaborative research and innovation project IMPACT has received €3.3 million from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme to develop and demonstrate the next generation testing approach for wave energy converters.
The UK government is inviting parties to submit their interests in a new funding scheme to support the development of technologies and products for the floating offshore wind industry. The Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) Demonstration Programme seeks the best ideas across technology areas and the grant
Singapore-based gas shipping giant BW Group and technology company Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture focusing on optimizing vessel performance. The new company will combine BW Group’s maritime expertise with Miros’ radar technology providing precise data about the operating condition
Scottish wave power company Mocean Energy and energy storage developer EC-OG have joined forces with Chrysaor, Modus, OGTC and Baker Hughes to build and demonstrate a wave-powered renewable energy system for running subsea equipment.
Swedish marine energy developer Minesto has resumed operational activities on its DG100 tidal power plant in Vestmannasund in the Faroe Islands.
Subsea companies can find out how to leverage the opportunities in the floating offshore wind through a three-part webinar series organised by Subsea UK and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE), beginning 9 March. Subsea UK is encouragi
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has unveiled details about the expected starting date and the proposed scope for the upcoming pre-commercial procurement (PCP) process for the EU-funded EuropeWave project.
The EU-funded DTOceanPlus project has developed standalone beta versions of the whole suite of new design tools for ocean energy systems which are now ready for the demonstration phase.
British Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a further £5 million for the global underwater hub in Aberdeen, building on last year’s £1.3 million commitment. This is part of the government boost for Scottish businesses looking to receive more than £57 million to their green energy transiti
Houston-based marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has acquired Swedish marine survey specialist MMT. Ocean Infinity believes that the combined force will maximise the potential of its fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and the soon to be launched Armada fleet of uncrewed, low-emissio
Oilfield services provider Saipem has signed a collaboration agreement with Elkem to evaluate new opportunities in the entire CO2 capture and storage chain.
Researchers in the north of Scotland and Wales are trialling a new method of measuring tidal currents with the help of drones in a project that could revolutionise the marine renewables industry.
