Deep Sea Mollusks Threatened by Mining Efforts
vent field would also mean the loss of all other non-mollusc vent species.Chen said some of the vent molluscs have already proven to hold value for human society, such as a scaly-foot snail that has developed a biomineralisation process that is helping researchers produce nanoparticles for new technologies like solar cells. Others are being studied to help develop alternatives to plastics."Allowing these species to go extinct could mean also losing biological solutions to future challenges in medicine, materials, and technology before we have even had the chance to discover them," he added
Saitec Tests Nature Inclusive Design Installations at Floating Wind Platform
Saitec Offshore Technologies, through DemoSATH Lab, is using its operating floating wind demonstrator as a real-scale testing ground to study environmental interactions, improve monitoring methods, and explore solutions that support coexistence with marine biodiversity.Following the successful deployment of biomimetic reef solutions on the submerged section of the platform, the company is now testing new methods to co-locate floating wind and aquaculture.The recent offshore operation marks a new step in DemoSATH Lab's biodiversity program and forms part of the AQUASATH Project, with the installation
TGS Sells North American Well Data Business to Enverus
and capital discipline as it concentrates on its offshore geophysical offering following the acquisitions of PGS, Magseis and ION Geophysical between 2022 and 2024.Those acquisitions have expanded TGS' position in offshore basins, including through offshore ocean bottom node and streamer technologies, multi-client data and data processing. The company said its North American onshore geological business had consequently become less strategic to its long-term priorities.TGS will retain a license to use the A2D North American well log library for internal purposes, allowing it to continue enhancing
Cobham Ultra to Sell Ultra Maritime to Lockheed Martin
have also grown by around 17% per year during this time period.This strategy has helped successfully position Ultra Maritime as a partner of choice for next-generation unmanned anti-submarine warfare from the air, the surface and undersea domains.Building on its expertise in acoustics, sonar and radar technologies, the business has become a sought-after collaborator for emerging defense technology companies bringing undersea warfare to a global scale. In 2025, Ultra Maritime announced strategic partnerships with Anduril Industries, to advance next-generation autonomous ocean sensing, and General Atomics
Seatrium Powers First Electricity Export to Singapore Grid from Floating Platform
scaling remote operations, improving asset performance, and delivering advanced digital infrastructure solutions to customers worldwide.In collaboration with partners, Seatrium is advancing its design and operational capabilities, leveraging data-driven optimization, Al-enabled tools, and digital twin technologies. These efforts expand its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) opportunities in decarbonization projects, while growing its software and service offerings and advancing floating energy storage as a new infrastructure asset class.Looking ahead, Seatrium intends to scale the proven FLL
KONGSBERG Supplies Technology Suite for NIOZ RV Anna Weber-van Bosse
KONGSBERG has supplied a comprehensive package of advanced ocean science and navigation technologies for RV Anna Weber-van Bosse, the new ocean research vessel owned and operated by Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).Christened on the island of Texel in early March, the 80-meter newbuild has been outfitted with a range of innovations including HiPAP acoustic positioning systems, EM304 and EM2040 multibeam echosounders, TOPAS sub-bottom profiling technology, advanced echosounders for water column observation, and Seapath inertial navigation systems.The solutions will deliver a vast
Value Maritime Signs Commercial Representation Agreement with Hai Cheung China
with shipyards in mainland China and Hong Kong, supporting both retrofit and newbuilding projects.Hai Cheung China is a comprehensive marine equipment supplier and service provider serving the global shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries. The company is positioned in decarbonization technologies and has a network of representatives throughout China and Hong Kong. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hai Cheung China acts as a primary agent and distributor for marine equipment manufactured in more than 10 countries.As Value Maritime's representative in China, Hai Cheung China will promote the
Teledyne Marine Opens Annual Global Photo & Data Contest 2026
Teledyne Marine has launched its 2026 Photo & Data Contest, inviting customers from around the world to submit striking imagery and datasets captured using Teledyne Marine technologies.The annual competition celebrates the projects, expertise and adventures of the global marine community, encouraging participants to showcase Teledyne Marine products in action, whether deployed in the field, in the laboratory or in the office, through compelling photography or impressive data collected during real-world operations.The contest is open from July 1 until October 15, 2026, with winners selected through
Fincantieri Strikes Four Deals in $687M Underwater Expansion
, including critical subsea infrastructure protection, maritime security and offshore services.“The acquisitions announced today mark a historic transformation for Fincantieri, that creates an international champion in the Underwater domain, enabled by full integration across the value chain of technologies, capabilities and operational expertise.“These acquisitions also allow us to accelerate the execution of our Business Plan, significantly strengthening profitability while expanding our presence in a fast-growing market where the dual-use component is expected to become increasingly important
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