NYK Advances Design of Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel
Japanese shipping major NYK Line has completed the basic design of a new long-distance subsea cable-laying vessel intended to support the development of Japan’s future high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network, marking a key milestone in a national effort to strengthen offshore renewable energy infrastructure.The vessel’s design recently received General Design Approval (GDA) from classification society ClassNK, confirming that the concept meets relevant international conventions and classification rules at the detailed design level.The project is part of Japan’s broader
NKT Signs Record $2.5B Contract for UK’s Eastern Green Link 3
will have a capacity of up to 2 GW and is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2033.Eastern Green Link 3 forms part of a broader program of grid reinforcement projects being developed by the U.K.’s electricity transmission owners to improve the ability of the national network to transport renewable energy across Great Britain.“Signing the contract for EGL3 is a significant milestone for NKT and for the reinforcement of Great Britain’s power system. We are very proud to take this important step with National Grid and SSEN Transmission.“It further strengthens our long-term collaboratio
Scientists to Study Potential Impact of Underwater Noise from Tidal Energy
, (not)NOISY (Propagation of NOISe generated by tidal arraYs and its environmental impacts) will develop the first advanced tools capable of predicting the cumulative underwater noise produced by tidal turbine arrays before they are built.Tidal energy is emerging as a key part of the UK’s renewable energy mix. Unlike wind and solar power, which depend on weather conditions, tidal power is highly predictable and can deliver a steady, reliable source of energy day in, day out, making it the perfect complement to other renewable energy.As the sector scales-up and larger turbine arrays, with 10 devices
Fugro Swings to Loss as Renewables Slowdown Hits
, of which 380 million euros was attributable to the slowdown of the renewables market.Fugro, which provides geotechnical, survey, subsea and geosciences services, took a hit partly as offshore wind clients suffered a downturn after U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the brakes on U.S. support for renewable energy."In the US under the current administration no new projects are expected," the company said in a press release.Fugro's revenue mix continued to tilt toward oil and gas, which rose to 45% of revenue, up from 37% in 2024 while revenue from renewables slowed to 26% last year, down
Boskalis, TKF Ink Baltic Offshore Wind Cable Installation Deal
the Netherlands by TKF, after which Boskalis’ cable laying vessel (CLV) Boka Ocean will install them starting at the end of 2027.With a planned capacity of 976.5 MW, Gennaker is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, supplying about one million households with renewable energy. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028.Boskalis is already involved in the project through its subsidiary Heinrich Hirdes EOD Services, which is carrying out an identification and clearance campaign for unexploded ordnance within the wind farm area. The company has deployed its dedicated UXO vessel
CLS Group Strengthens Oceanography Capabilities with Akrocean Acquisition
, announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Valemo and Geps Innov, shareholders of Akrocean, a specialist in turnkey ocean measurement services.This transaction forms part of CLS’ growth strategy aimed at strengthening its capabilities in operational oceanography and marine renewable energy. CLS supports offshore activities by combining metocean measurements, floating LiDAR solutions, and advanced underwater acoustics to secure offshore operations, optimize energy projects, and ensure environmental performance. The acquisition will enable CLS to offer its clients an even more comprehens
From Trials to Cable Lay: SMD Quantum ROV Set for Fleeming Jenkin Integration
Jenkin, Jan De Nul’s newest CLV, was launched in October 2025 at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China by flooding the dry dock and is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, after completion of final construction and sea trials.Designed for the installation of subsea cables for renewable energy transmission, the vessel has a cable carrying capacity of 28,000 tons, making it the largest cable-laying vessel in the world.Fleeming Jenkin is equipped with three cable carousels—two 11,000-ton turntables above deck and one 7,500-ton turntable below deck—along with two fiber optic
Modernizing UXO Detection: Smarter, Safer, and Built on Better Data
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Climate Change: A Decade After the Paris Agreement
, methane and nitrous oxide climbing to record highs, driving the temperature spike observed from 2023 to 2025, scientists say.Global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions are projected to climb to a record 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, driven by rising coal, oil and gas use despite rapid growth in renewable energy, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.The report — produced by an international team of more than 130 scientists — estimates global fossil fuel CO₂ emissions will rise 1.1% next year, pushing atmospheric CO₂ concentrations to roughly 52% above pre‑industrial levels
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