Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme turns focus on surface & underwater marine robotics systems & technologies to Canada. The Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), delivered by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), is recruiting up to 15 SMEs involved in marine robotics. Successful
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the winners of the 2020 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC). Of the 14 collegiate teams that competed, DOE recognized three overall winners, who achieved the highest scores. DOE also recognized three teams for their performance in individual
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) new report shows that islands and other off-grid markets may present opportunities for ocean energy developers to deploy their technologies while providing sustainable energy to local communities. The report ‘Ocean Energy in Islands and Remote Coastal Areas´outlines the ou
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has issued a second Canada-wide Call for Proposals for its Accelerated Ocean Solutions Program (AOSP). It will further invest in ocean projects and trigger additional industry investment in innovation and capacity-building in oceans during this challenging time. The
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has closed a new $15 million financing round with significant participation by Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Australian developer Carnegie has completed wave tank testing campaign at the Cantabria Coastal and Ocean Basin (CCOB) in Spain. The testing campaign, which kicked off on 13 July 2020, delivered over 200 wave tests. Specifically, the tests covered a range of wave conditions, which reflect potential
C-Kore Systems has completed deployment of its Cable Monitor and Subsea TDR units for an operator in Western Australia. The C-Kore units identified and localised anomalies in the subsea infrastructure saving time and money on the subsea campaign while ensuring the operator gained accurate informatio
Two UK energy technology and innovation organisations have announced a five-year collaboration to deliver next generation energy technologies and accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to a net zero future. The Energy Transition Alliance (ETA), formed by The Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) an
Marine renewables engineering firm INNOSEA has won a European H2020 grant to undertake a research and development project to support more efficient and cost-effective design of floating solar PV plants. The R&D project specifically aims to develop accurate numerical and cost models for the developme
The Manatua One Polynesia Cable project has been delivered by SubCom and is now officially ready for service. The announcement is the culmination of three years of planning, design, cable manufacture, and cable laying. Since completing the cable lay in January 2020, the focus has been on commissioni
Cortez Subsea in partnership with Alam Maritim has completed the first ever subsea pipeline using the Zap-Lok mechanical connector offshore Malaysia. The project championed technology for faster and more cost-effective completion of subsea pipelay. It also marked a lay rate of 4.7 kilometres in 24 h
Google has shown how subsea fiber optic cables could be useful for earthquake and tsunami warning systems around the globe. There’s a long tradition of using optical fiber for sensing applications. But whereas most of these techniques are effective over distances of up to 100 km, Google has develope
Dutch Fugro has completed the first phase of its offshore site investigation for Qatargas’ North Field production sustainability’s compression phase. The fieldwork started in March, and the phase one marks completion of the geophysical scope. The geotechnical scope in phase two should run until Augu
DSME will join hands with the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) to realize maritime digitalization by the development of the interface between a smart ship and a smart port.
