ADNOC L&S Presents UAE’s First Autonomous Offshore Vessels
ADNOC Logistics & Services has unveiled the UAE’s first remotely operated offshore landing craft vessel, a 60-metre unmanned platform designed to improve safety, efficiency and emissions performance across offshore operations.Developed with SeaOwl and launched during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, the vessel uses AI-enabled systems, satellite-linked controls and remote operation from ADNOC L&S’s center in Mussafah. The design eliminates onboard crew accommodation, reducing weight, improving fuel use and enabling continuous operations.According to ADNOC L&S, the vessel’s
ADNOC Opts for Seagliders for Offshore Energy Crew Transportation
ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), part of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has partnered with an Abu Dhabi seaglider operator to introduce REGENT seagliders into its fleet for offshore energy logistics services.The seagliders will provide high-speed, zero-emission transport of passengers to and from offshore energy infrastructure.Seaglider technology represents an innovative solution to increase efficiency in maritime transportation and advance the energy transition.ADNOC L&S will use the all-electric seagliders to transport people to and from offshore energy infrastructure.
MoU Signed for Offshore Wind Solutions in Taiwan
enhancing efficiency, reliability and sustainability of offshore wind farms in Taiwan and other Asia Pacific markets. Swire and Tien Li intend to develop a large pool and local Taiwanese technicians with a broad skill set in blade repair, electrical and mechanicalmaintenance, offshore marine logistics services and wind turbine operations and maintenance.Swire Renewable Energy opened offices in Taiwan in 2023, and has established a strong presence in Taiwan, contributing to key projects such as Greater Changhua, Yunlin, Chang Fang Xi Dao, and Zhong Neng offshore wind farm projects in the last 24 months
Maersk and The Ocean Cleanup Forge Ahead in Plastic Capture
and other funders that there is a viable technology available to clean the oceans from plastic.Maersk Supply Service and A.P. Moller – Maersk will provide support to the program, which includes project management, the operation of two Maersk Supply Service vessels towing the system as well as logistics services for waste collection and transportation for recycling. At the same time, the A.P. Moller Foundation will provide a one-time grant to The Ocean Cleanup.The system validation is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024 and will include an environmental review of the impact of plastic pollution
VIDEO: Ørsted, DSV Test Cargo Drone Use in Offshore Wind Operations
;rsted's many offshore wind farms in operation.DSV has engaged the services of Swiss drone supplier RigiTech and Danish operator Holo, both of whom specialise in autonomous mobility solutions. RigiTech and Holo will both support the drone test flights.Equinor to Test Use of Drones for Offshore Logistics Services on Gullfaks C Platfor
C-Innovation Secures Subsea Construction Contract with BP
Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has secured a three-year contract with BP Exploration & Production, Inc. (BP), the largest energy investor in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The contract encompasses subsea construction, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and logistics services in the Gulf of Mexico. With Port Fourchon, La., serving as the home port, the new contract will bring together ECO’s extensive fleet of multipurpose platform supply and well intervention vessels with C-I’s ROV, tooling, project management and engineering services. The scope of
GAC EnvironHull Reaches Third UAE Port
UAE's finest deep water harbors, accommodating various styles of vessels and cargoes. Strong investment infrastructure has enhanced this port as a prevalent alternative to other ports in the Dubai region. GAC is already established at the port, offering a range of integrated shipping and logistics services for clients. GAC EnvironHull’s service portfolio has recently been further enhanced with the use of its JebelAli unit to the nearby port. Simon Doran, Managing Director, said, "The expansion of Jebel Ali's container port has generated a growing need for larger lay-by berths
ISS Supports GoM Pipe Laying Project
supported Saipem with a major pipe laying project in the Gulf of Mexico. Providing marine agency and logistics support for Saipem’s newest pipelay vessel Castorone during its first project in the Gulf, ISS assembled a 15 person team that provided port agency and husbandry, crew logistics services, freight forwarding, warehousing and personnel logistics throughout the 9 month project. The Castorone, which is a DP3, ice classed, pipelay vessel, was employed on the 219 kilometer long Walker Ridge oil export pipeline, which connects Chevron's Jack and St Malo fields in 2,140 meters of
ISS Wins Gas Pipeline Logistics Contract
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has secured an offshore logistics services project in Tanzania from China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPPB) and Anglo Eastern Ship Management. Under the contract, ISS will support the construction of a prestigious $3.2 billion deep water gas pipeline linking the Mnazi Bay gas field to Dar es Salaam. The high capacity, 532km gas pipeline represents a major national infrastructure project for Tanzania and is a key driver in the country’s planned economic growth. It will run from Mnazi Bay, Mtwara and Songo Songo in Kilwa District, to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s
February 2026
