Subsea Expo 2026 to Showcase "Next Wave" of Underwater Innovation
, including bp, Boskalis Subsea Services, CNOOC, Flotation Energy and many more. Subsea Expo exhibitors will also be able to take part in site visits on Tuesday, February 3, providing a behind-the-scenes look at key subsea and energy operations in Aberdeen, including at facilities owned by JFD, MacArtney, Port of Aberdeen and Verlume. Engaging Spotlight Sessions will also highlight a range of speakers from across the sector who will discuss a wide range of topics, including late life management, underwater robotics, data and digitalization and what the next decade of subsea innovation will
Mads Nipper Appointed as Chair of MacArtney Underwater Technology Board
MacArtney Underwater Technology has appointed Mads Nipper as Chair of the Board. Mads has a long professional career at several large Danish multinational companies and is currently also Chair at FLSmidth, a publicly traded company. Prior to this, Mads was CEO of Orsted and CEO of Grundfos, and previously held several senior leadership roles at the LEGO Group."I am very much looking forward to assuming the role of Chair of the board for MacArtney Underwater Technology," Mads said. "I am convinced that the company, through its strong competencies, values, and dedicated employees
Kongsberg Discovery, MacArtney Partner for ROTV Surveying and Inspection Capability
Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) creating a new level of turnkey capability in towed underwater sensing solutions. The agreement will see all Kongsberg Discovery systems integrated onto MacArtney’s remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) platforms, bringing two technology leaders together in one offer for defense, energy and ocean science users worldwide.The agreement, signed December 1 at Kongsberg Discovery’s facility in Horten, Norway, was lauded as “a natural partnership”.“This partnership
MacArtney, Teledyne ODI Expand Connector Service Across Europe
European operators now benefit from faster, certified subsea connector servicing through MacArtney’s expanded partnership with Teledyne ODI.Approved servicing is carried out at MacArtney’s workshop in Norway, now offering authorized refurbishment services on Teledyne ODI connector systems. As part of MacArtney’s European offering, this location brings inspection, fault diagnosis, and repair capabilities closer to operators across the region, enabling more responsive support for those working with Teledyne ODI products.MacArtney’s servicing covers individual Teledyne ODI connector
Deeply Innovative: Drivers in Subsea Defense
backbone. NOVACAVI’s hybrid fiber-optic cables, part of their Aquacable line, are powering and delivering real-time data for advanced surveillance systems like Image Soft’s Underwater Surveillance System (UNWAS). And with decades of experience supporting defense and offshore customers, MacArtney Underwater Technology Group designs and integrates end-to-end underwater energy delivery systems. In addition to cables and connectors, MacArtney provides custom-engineered umbilicals, winches, slip rings, and subsea junction boxes that form the power distribution backbone for AUVs, ROVs, and fixed
MacArtney Appoints General Manager to Lead Sweden Office As Market Demand Grows
MacArtney Underwater Technology has appointed Håkan Sundin as the General Manager of its Sweden operation. This appointment reinforces the company’s dedication to local engagement and collaboration with Swedish customers.The move also supports MacArtney’s ambition to establish a fully-fledged presence in Sweden and further its role as the go-to partner in underwater technology.Since opening the office in Mölnlycke near Gothenburg in 2022, MacArtney has seen growing recognition from the Swedish market. The local presence has enabled closer partnerships across the marine and
MacArtney Supplies Fully Integrated Clean Lab Solutions to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
In line with India's growing focus on deep-sea science and infrastructure, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has deployed a fully integrated clean lab, winch, and CTD system supplied by MacArtney. The solution enables high-precision data acquisition while preserving sample integrity to support marine science ambitions.Ensuring clean sampling conditions is essential for obtaining reliable water data that supports research into the seafloor, deep-ocean chemistry, and the dynamics of our marine environment. However, operating in deep-sea conditions presents inherent challenges
MacArtney to Equip N-Sea’s Altera CLV Newbuild
MacArtney Offshore Wind Solutions, in collaboration with Subsea Cable Assets (SCA) and Enersea, has secured the contract to design and deliver a fully integrated cable lay spread, a tailored solution for N-Sea’s new cable laying vessel (CLV), Altera.The project will combine MacArtney’s advanced mission equipment and control systems, SCA’s fabrication and EPCI expertise, and Enersea’s deck layout and integration design.It is expected to result a turnkey system designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and enable swift mobilization, customized to meet the demands
MacArtney Introduces 9-Contact SubConn Connector
MacArtney has launched the newest SubConn® Micro Circular series member: the 9-contact connector. With enhanced features designed to minimize signal interference, the connector ensures optimal data accuracy and efficient underwater operations.With enhanced shielding, the 9-contact connector minimizes electromagnetic interference, providing a stable and uninterrupted connection for underwater equipment.It features optimal data integrity, minimal signal loss, and high data fidelity - critical attributes for advanced underwater applications."Maintaining signal integrity is crucial in the often
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