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
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has changed its name to ECSA European Shipowners intending to reflect its commitment to raising awareness of shipping’s role in the continent’s energy, supply chain and food security.
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has unveiled a concept design for a multi-megawatt cluster of wave energy converters (WECs), aiming to improve efficiency and lower costs in offshore renewable energy. The design explores clustering multiple wave energy devices into a single moored and electrically connect
Houston-based subsea energy equipment and services specialist KOIL Energy Solutions, formerly Deep Down, and Norwegian engineering company SubseaDesign AS have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate advancements in subsea technology. According to KOIL Energy Solutions, the partnership aims to en
Norwegian marine geoscience and technology company Shearwater GeoServices and France’s energy giant TotalEnergies have expanded their collaboration with the signature of a three-year firm capacity reservation agreement (CRA) for global marine seismic streamer acquisition services. The CRA is said to
Polish multi-utility company ORLEN and Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor have signed a collaboration agreement to explore opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Poland. The scope of the agreement covers the transport and storage of CO2 in Poland, with the partner
Green Marine UK, founded in 2012 in the Scottish Orkney Islands, has made a seven-figure capital investment in a new subsea services department targeting the offshore wind sector in the UK. The expansion, supported by £218,750 financial backing from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), includes t
