Green Marine UK Looks to Support UK’s Subsea Power and Communications Network
project connecting 15 remote islands around Shetland with fibre optic cables.In October 2024, Green Marine UK recorded a company milestone completing over 50 complex cable operations. Projects spanned various sectors including offshore wind, oil and gas, subsea data centres and emerging marine energy technologies. Notable contracts include collaborations with Naval Group on Microsoft's Project Natick, and support for tidal energy developers Orbital and Meygen, as well as wave energy company CorPower Ocean. More recent work has involved cable (de)burial campaigns with OEG Renewables for the Seagreen
FET: Software Upgrade for Enhanced Subsea Video Recording
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. announced it has upgraded its video recording solutions, optimizing the survey and inspection of subsea assets. This latest advancement will deliver superior video quality and a versatile array of signal inputs.FET’s VisualSoft Suite 11.1 introduces features that seamlessly integrate with the company’s newest digital video recording hardware, VisualDVR. This multi-channel, rack-mountable system is engineered for deployment on remote operating vehicle (ROV) spreads across the energy, defense, research, ocean science and other blue economy sectors.The highlight
Orbital Marine Gets LR Certification for O2-X Tidal Energy Turbine
Energy (IECRE) feasibility statement to Orbital Marine Power for its O2-X tidal energy converter.The IECRE is a global renewable energy conformity assessment system and a part of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It provides a globally recognized framework for certifying marine energy technologies, ensuring transparency and credibility for investors, regulators, and industry stakeholders.As an evolution of the company’s existing O2 turbine, currently deployed in the Fall of Warness, Scotland, the O2-X is expected to generate 2.4MW of predictable, renewable energy from tidal flows
FET Inks Deal to Expand Shallow Water Ops
Forum Energy Technologies' (FET) Subsea Product Line has signed a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization. The ROV will be used for shallow water operations in the Northeastern United States, marking the company’s first sale for river bed assessments alongside offshore wind farm surveying.FET’s Observation-Class ROV is known for its ability to operate in harsh environments and undertake a wide variety of underwater tasks. It provides high
FET Unveils Next-Gen Work Class ROV
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has launched its latest work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), the XLX EVO III, representing a new generation of ultra-heavy-duty subsea vehicle technology.Designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks, the new vehicle is equipped with larger thrusters for increased through water performance and an improved buoyancy package, facilitating a market leading 500 kg payload.The vehicle has a new frame, which is now CNC machined and provides an improved layout both for maintenance access and tooling capability. Through-frame-lift has increased to 4000 kg
FET to Supply Spain's ACSM with ROV, LARS
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) won a contract to provide a work class ROV system and a Dynacon Launch and Recovery System (LARS) to ACSM, the Spanish-headquartered global maritime survey and ROV services operator. The FET Perry XLX EVO II will be delivered in Q3 2025 to support construction, drilling, pipeline and platform inspection, survey, salvage, cleaning and dredging. FET’s XLX EVO II ROV system is equipped with the latest ICE Unity Control System, incorporating remote operations and machine learning.The ROV is being manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoo
FET Gets UK Ministry of Defence ROV Supply Contract
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) unit to supply a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).The ROV earmarked for SALMO will complement and increase the UK’s existing marine defense salvage and emergency response capabilities. It will be used for a variety of in-water tasks including wreck surveys and salvage response, and can be deployed from various vessels.The FET ROV system, acquired following a voluntary transparency notice issued this July, is being manufactured at the company’s UK facility.
NOAA Reveals Names of its New Mapping Vessels
ships, NOAA is also constructing two oceanographic vessels, Oceanographer and Discoverer, set to launch in 2026. These vessels will support various NOAA missions, from oceanographic research to studies on marine life and climate change.All new ships in the NOAA fleet will utilize advanced clean energy technologies, including emission controls and high-efficiency diesel engines, in alignment with NOAA's goal of achieving net-zero emissions
US Wave Energy Set for Government Commercialization Boost of $112M
The U.S. Department of Energy has made its largest ever investment in marine energy, making $112.5 million available for the commercialization of wave energy technologies.This five-year investment is expected to significantly accelerate the design, fabrication, and testing of multiple wave energy converters (WECs), which harness power from ocean waves.Administered by the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), the investment is designed to support development and testing of WECs to provide power for at-sea applications, such as ocean observation, aquaculture, and marine carbon dioxide removal, and
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