Op-Ed: Why Wave Energy Must Be the UK’s Next Great Green Frontier
The following article is an op-ed piece from CorPower Ocean, UK Marine Energy Council, Ocean Energy Europe and Professor Henry Jeffrey, Head of Policy and Innovation Group, University of Edinburgh.As an island nation with more than 11,000 miles of coastline, the UK sits beside one of the most powerful, and most overlooked renewable energy resources on Earth: ocean waves. Offshore wind has dominated Britain’s clean‑energy identity for decades, but wave power is no longer a distant prospect. It is now a proven, deployable technology whose moment has arrived. Across Europe, full-scale demonstrat
Shearwater to Sell SW Baret for Conversion to Source Vessel
Shearwater Geoservices has agreed to sell the vessel SW Baret to an undisclosed buyer for conversion into a dedicated source vessel.The agreed sales price exceeds the vessel’s carrying book value and is expected to result in a gain in Shearwater’s accounts, as well as a positive impact on liquidity, the company said.Completion of the transaction is expected late in the second quarter of 2026.The vessel, built in 2012, has been in lay-up since 2021 and will undergo modifications following the sale, including removal of streamer winches and related equipment.Shearwater said the transaction
ABS Signs Pact with Fleet Robotics on Maritime Robotics
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Fleet Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on autonomous robotic systems for hull cleaning and inspection.The agreement, announced at Singapore Maritime Week, aims to support the deployment of robotic systems for vessel maintenance.“It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the industry. This collaboration is about more than innovation, we are working to establish the standards and frameworks needed for the maritime industry to confidently adopt these technologies and move
IQIP, EnBW, Vattenfall to Test Low-Noise Offshore Monopile Installation
quieter. We will enable a reduction in CO₂ emissions by removing the need for additional bubble curtains and the vessels that support them,” said Robert Diepenbroek, IQIP Chief Executive Officer.“At Vattenfall, we advance offshore wind as a key enabler of the energy transition through European industrial capability and genuine innovation. Progress comes when knowledgeable partners at the heart of the industry work together to turn new technology into reality,” added Cyril Moss, Executive Project Director for Nordlicht I and II at Vattenfall.“We support new technologies -
European TSOs Explore Joint Approach to Offshore Cable Infrastructure
European transmission system operators (TSOs) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea.The agreement aims to improve the affordability, efficiency and reliability of Europe’s electricity system as offshore wind capacity grows.The operators - Elia, Energinet, 50Hertz and TenneT - will investigate collaboration for at least one year, including sharing knowledge on repair procedures, spare parts, fault detection and available vessels and equipment.The initiative is open to other transmission system operators within the
UK Firm Installs Floating OTEC Prototype in Atlantic Ocean
niche technology to a powerful resource. We now have a new class of standardized and replicable baseload power on a learning curve akin to wind, solar, and batteries,” said Dan Grech, Founder and CEO of Global OTEC.The prototype forms part of a $4.1 million (€3.5 million) project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme and led by Global OTEC.The company said offshore validation is now underway, with plans to deploy an OTEC Power Module in Hawaii as part of further development efforts.Global OTEC claims the technology could provide continuous baseload power for tropical island
Maersk’s Stillstrom Unveils Standalone Offshore Charging Solutions for Vessels
Stillstrom, a unit of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has launched two offshore charging systems aimed at supporting vessel electrification in the offshore wind sector.The new solutions, Power Hub and Power Tower, are designed as standalone systems that can be deployed independently of wind turbine infrastructure, enabling flexible charging options for vessels operating at sea.The systems are based on monopile designs and target one of the key challenges in offshore wind operations - the reliable supply of electric power for service vessels used in installation, maintenance and long-term operations.Stillstrom
NextGeo Scoops $33M Terna Deal for HVDC Link Marine Surveys
, shallow stratigraphy, sediment characteristics and marine ecosystems along the planned cable corridor.The submarine cable section will run from Montalto di Castro to the area near Avenza, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2026 using multiple survey vessels.The award follows a European tender process launched in May 2025, with the NextGeo-led consortium securing the highest overall score after technical and economic evaluation
TGS Nets Offshore Wind Site Characterization Contract
Energy data and intelligence TGS has secured an offshore wind site characterization contract in Europe.The Ramform Vanguard vessel is scheduled to begin data acquisition in the second half of July.The contract has a duration of approximately 1.5 months, according to TGS."We are very pleased to have secured our third offshore wind site characterization contract for the European summer season this year. With additional tenders in the market, there is potential to extend this year’s campaign into the fourth quarter.“Our Ultra High Resolution 3D streamer solution has a strong and proven
February 2026
