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SeaBird Exploration Nets Contract Extension for Seismic Survey Vessel

Norwegian marine seismic survey services firm SeaBird Exploration, part of SED Energy Holdings, has secured a contract extension…
Subsea Trencher Arrives in Port of Blyth

NKT has welcomed the NKT T3600, its new subsea trencher, to the Port of Blyth in the UK to continue the fit out and commissioning.The…
New Generation Acoustic Device Countermeasure Under Development

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a development contract for a next-generation acoustic device countermeasure (ADC MK6) from the U.S.
Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Argeo Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its Listen electromagnetic sensor system. Formerly known as Argeo Listen, the system has…

Offshore Energy

Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Kongsberg Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensor system, enhancing data processing and visualization capabilities for inspections, surveys and knowledge acquisition in complex underwater environments.The system, formerly known as Argeo Listen, has undergone hardware and software improvements following Kongsberg Discovery’s acquisition of Argeo’s electromagnetic sensing technologies and recruitment of its staff in August 2025.

Hydrographic

Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud from Deep Seabed

Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.A Japanese scientific drill ship departed on January 12 for the remote Minamitori Island to explore rare-earth-rich mud deposits, part of Tokyo's effort to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing chokes off supplies.The month-long mission by the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island, about 1,900 km

Ocean News

Sea Shepherd Returns to Antarctic to Raise Awareness about Krill

Sea Shepherd Global has launched its 2026 Operation Antarctica Defense campaign following the departure of the M/Y Allankay from Ushuaia in Argentina.Last season, the industrial krill fishery reached its seasonal catch limit early for the first time, triggering an unprecedented early closure. This extraordinary development highlights the escalating pressure on krill populations and the Antarctic ecosystem already destabilized by climate change…

Subsea Defense

Australian Maritime College, HII Celebrate Near-Perfect REMUS 100 Reliability

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) and HII announced a reliability milestone for AMC’s Legacy REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Over seven years, the AMC REMUS 100 completed 935 operational deployments with only two days of downtime caused by material issues. During this period the AUV supported the training of more than 400 Royal Australian Navy AUV operators.Despite frequent use in challenging environments…

Vehicle News

Martens en Van Oord Purchases Autonomous Survey Vessel From Demcon unmanned systems

Martens en Van Oord, a contractor in roadworks, civil and hydraulic engineering, is taking a step toward further sustainability and modernization of its fleet by investing in the latest generation of the V4000 autonomous unmanned survey vessel (USV) from Demcon unmanned systems, a specialist in high-tech autonomous vessels for hydrographic and maritime applications. The selected 4‑meter variant provides increased range and longer endurance thanks to the additional hull length…

New Products

MacArtney Introduces New SubConn Data Micro Circular 9-Contact

MacArtney has expanded its SubConn Micro Circular series with a new 9‑contact variant that maintains the existing footprint while introducing a specialized shielding contact to improve data integrity in compact subsea instruments. The connector maintains full compatibility with existing Micro Circular form factors, enabling system designers to add capabilities without altering mechanical interfaces.

New Year, New Gear: Threats, Modularity, and Agility to Drive Subsea Defense in 2026

Modernizing UXO Detection: Smarter, Safer, and Built on Better Data

From Trials to Cable Lay: SMD Quantum ROV Set for Fleeming Jenkin Integration

O-Ring Seal Design: Face Seals for External Pressure

Monitoring the Restless Earth for the Next “Big One”

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SeaBird Exploration Nets Contract Extension for Seismic Survey Vessel

Subsea Trencher Arrives in Port of Blyth

New Generation Acoustic Device Countermeasure Under Development

Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Argeo Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Kongsberg Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

Viridien Teams Up with NVIDIA to Accelerate Seismic Imaging Workflows

DUG Hooks Multi-Client Seismic Reprocessing Survey off Malaysia

TGS Embarks on Multi-Client 2D Survey off Angola

Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud from Deep Seabed

Sea Shepherd Returns to Antarctic to Raise Awareness about Krill

Climate Change: A Decade After the Paris Agreement

US pushes Fisheries Tech at APEC Amid China Rivalry

Cellula Robotics Shortlisted for Vimy Forge Black Flight Cohort

Australian Maritime College, HII Celebrate Near-Perfect REMUS 100 Reliability

Fincantieri Unit WASS Wins $237M Saudi Navy Torpedo Contract

Fugro Starts Site Surveys for SSEN’s Western Isles Power Link

Underwater Infrastructure Security Project Launched in Norway

Martens en Van Oord Purchases Autonomous Survey Vessel From Demcon unmanned systems

Saipem Supplies Hydrone-W ROV for ISPRA's Arcadia Vessel

NYK Invests in USV Startup Oceanic Constellations

Saipem’s Underwater Drone Carries Out Autonomous Survey at Njord Field

MacArtney Introduces New SubConn Data Micro Circular 9-Contact

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DOLGO Launches AI Platform to Document, Share Workforce Knowledge

Kongsberg Discovery Prepares Product Launches, Demonstrations at Oi26

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