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
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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
SAMS Hosts Training Course for the Era of Environmental Robotics
gives participants practical experience with autonomous systems and the necessary data processing skills to support that.”The new offering follows on from a development course run by the Scientific Robotics Academy last September.The new courses are backed by Argyll and Bute Council, with renewable energy developer Nadara part-sponsoring places on the courses for the first 10 applicants
MRECo Develops Two Marine Energy Test Sites in Massachusetts
The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England (MRECo) is developing and improving two ocean testing sites in Massachusetts: the Bourne Tidal Test Site (BTTS) in the Cape Cod Canal and the Cuttyhunk Test Range (CTR) off Cuttyhunk Island.Together, these sites give innovators a safe, affordable, and permitted way to deploy new ocean technologies in the water, bridging the gap between lab experiments and real-world use.The Bourne Tidal Test Site, located in the Cape Cod Canal, is a platform built specifically for testing tidal energy devices and marine sensors in fast-moving water. The site
Fugro Starts Site Surveys for SSEN’s Western Isles Power Link
investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link, a power transmission project designed to transfer renewable electricity from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland.The Western Isles HVDC Link will enable the transmission of up to 1,800 MW of renewable energy and is intended to strengthen the UK’s electricity network by connecting the Western Isles to the mainland grid.The project will comprise around 83 kilometers of underground cable and 81 kilometer’s of subsea cable, linking SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub HVDC converter station
Rovtech, Unique Group to Expand ROV Reach to Middle East and Asia
solutions to customers worldwide,” added Fraser Moonie, Commercial Strategy and Development Director at Unique Group.Both Rovtech and the VALOR platform were acquired in 2024 by Ventex, a climate technology venture studio focused on repurposing established supply-chain capabilities for renewable energy markets
SMD Clears Electric Work-Class ROV for Deployment with Jan de Nul
at SMD.“The electrification of high-powered subsea systems such as this is the key to unlocking more efficient underwater operations.“Following extensive testing, we are confident that this system will work reliably in the field, enabling us to support clients around the globe with their renewable energy projects. We look forward to installing this vehicle on our cutting-edge cable laying vessel, Fleeming Jenkin, next year,” added Jan Van de Velde, director newbuilding at Jan De Nul
NKT Inks Final Contracts for Two HVDC Power Links in Scotland
.“We are excited to have signed the final contracts for the two Scottish transmission links with SSEN Transmission. This milestone reinforces our strong position in the UK market and reflects our commitment to strengthen the cable infrastructure supporting the region’s transition to renewable energy.“We will continue our excellent collaboration with SSEN Transmission, while also strengthening our corporate footprint by creating local jobs and building partnerships with UK suppliers,” said Claes Westerlind, president and chief executive of NKT
December 2025
