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Middle East News

MacArtney Group Celebrates a Year of Growth, Innovation, and Momentum

in all key segments: Marine and Offshore, Ocean Science, Naval, and Offshore Wind. A key aspect of MacArtney's expansion strategy is its global presence. The company operates 20 strategically located offices across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. The next step is establishing a new Middle East operation in Dubai to foster regional advancement and client development. Additionally, last year, MacArtney moved into new facilities in Canada and Australia to ensure capacity for future growth.Even with reduced market predictability due to continued geopolitical changes and economic uncertainties

Tom Rasmussen (center), Kenneth Hagelskjær (right) and Jacob Gehlert (left) (Credit: Global Gravity)

Global Gravity Names New CEO

CEO role at Global Gravity on January 1, 2025, previously serving as COO.The company developed patented TubeLock system for handling offshore pipes, casing, and tubing, significantly increasing revenue and expanding its global presence.Global Gravity has expanded into multiple markets in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Guyana, with plans to enter Brazil soon.Rasmussen has been instrumental in this process, driving awareness of the patented TubeLock system, which was launched in 2010 as the world’s first Tubular Transport Running System (TTRS).The system revolutionizes offshore

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Tech in Focus: MiniSpector's Mini-ROV System

MCS Group’s 10 MiniSpector Mini-ROV systems successfully completed subsea inspection and survey projects across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa in 2024.In 2024, the MiniSpector fleet carried out platform-based inspections on 19 platforms, deployed directly from platform facilities in Malaysia, Egypt, and Qatar, with inspections in Qatar focusing on flare platforms without requiring shutdowns.Showcasing its innovative capabilities, the MiniSpector completed a 40-day high-pressure water jet cleaning project in the Red Sea for a major Middle Eastern client.Operating at 1200 bar

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Fugro to Perform Fully Remote Subsea Surveys for Petrobras Off Brazil

Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV) technology to enhance inspection safety, efficiency, and sustainability.The contract marks Fugro’s first use of this equipment in the Americas, following successful applications in Australia, U.K., and Middle East.By eliminating the need for on-site personnel, the uncrewed solution reduces carbon emissions by 95% and significantly lowers the risks associated with traditional offshore operations, according to Fugro.It also provides clients with near real-time access to project data, to accelerate decision-making

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Fincantieri, Sparkle Join Forces for Subsea Cables Protection

and the increasing dependence on these strategic infrastructures. This collaboration strengthens Fincantieri's position as a key player in the global market for underwater technological innovation.With a proprietary fiber-optic network stretching more than 600,000 km across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia, of which 90% is laid on submarine cables, Sparkle has always been committed to the protection of these strategic infrastructures - fundamental to the country's socioeconomic development and security - through their constant monitoring and the introduction of the most

Annabelle Vos (Photo: Fugro)

Fugro Names Annabelle Vos Director for Middle East & India

Fugro’s Board of Management has appointed Annabelle Vos as Group Director for the Middle East & India, effective January 1, 2025.Vos has been part of the Fugro family since 2016, when she joined as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Fugro, Vos worked in private practice for 11 years at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, a tier-one law firm in the Netherlands, in their M&A and corporate litigation practice groups. Vos holds a Master of Law degree from Leiden University and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and International Economics from Johns

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Strohm Supplies TCP Jumpers for Sabah Project Off Malaysia

been able to complete the installation phase of this project for an international operator, a success that reaffirms TCP as the ideal solution for deepwater projects and further strengthens our leading position in the market,” said Fabienne Ellington, Strohm’s Vice President for Africa, Middle East & Asia-Pacific.According to Strohm, TCP for subsea jumpers as well as flowlines and risers have proven to reduce the CO2 footprint of pipeline infrastructures by more than 50%

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Cyprus Backs Multi-billion 'Great Sea Interconnector' Subsea Electric Cable Link

Cyprus will support a multi-billion euro electric transmission cable linking the power grids of Europe to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.The so-called Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) seeks to link the transmission networks of Greece via Crete, Cyprus and eventually Israel in a project costing 2.4 billion euros ($2.7 billion). As far as Cyprus, the cable is estimated at 1.9 billion euros.The government decided to support the project at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said. The level of Cyprus's participation was unclear

M75 USV (Credit: OceanAlpha)

OceanAlpha Set for One-Year USV Exhibit in Middle East

Hong Kong-based developed of uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) OceanAlpha has unveiled plans for year-long showcase of its USVs across the Middle East Region for offshore energy sector and other maritime industries.Beginning in Qatar’s Doha, the showcase will be specifically aimed at the offshore oil and gas sector, offshore wind sector, marine survey companies, maritime enforcement authorities, and fishery management departments.This initiative is designed to offer potential users an in-depth, hands-on experience with OceanAlpha’s advanced USV products, solutions and applications.The tour

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