DroneQ Robotics, Mark Offshore Collaborate with R/V Mintis
Unmanned robotics services provider DroneQ Robotics and offshore support and vessel management Mark Offshore have struck a deal on the latter's new fleet addition 'R/V Mintis.' Mark Offshore manages and operates the DP1 ROV Support & Survey vessel. DroneQ Robotics now has the exclusive rights to deploy the vessel for its own projects, Intertek projects, and third-party projects.Mark Offshore, specialized in maritime consultancy, vessel brokerage & management, and subsea support services, has recently taken a new step by handling the management and operations of the multi-functional
Eco Wave Power Completes Los Angeles Wave Energy Pilot with Shell
Eco Wave Power has completed its wave energy pilot project at the Port of Los Angeles, submitting a final report to Shell International Exploration and Production and concluding a development program launched in 2024.The project, located at AltaSea in the Port of Los Angeles, progressed from feasibility studies through engineering, installation and operational testing, meeting all contractual milestones under the pilot test agreement between the companies.Eco Wave Power said the pilot validated the deployment of wave energy systems integrated with existing coastal infrastructure, without the need for
Zelim Opens New Canada Office in Nova Scotia
Zelim announced that it is has established a site in Atlantic Canada, marking its commitment to strategic expansion in the North American maritime market. The site will be located at the COVE ocean facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a major technology hub for maritime innovation.Starting in April 2026, the office premises will serve as a base for Zelim to advance ongoing partnerships and future opportunities in the region for its AI-enabled technologies, which are designed to enhance the safety and security of operations at sea.The move builds on Zelim’s foothold in the Canadian cruise, ferry
India Not Planning to Revive Offshore Mining Auction Anytime Soon
India does not plan to go ahead with auctioning deep-sea mining rights due to a lack of technological preparedness and expectations of a weak response from potential bidders, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.In November of 2024, India had announced the maiden auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks that included three lime mud blocks, three construction sands blocks and seven polymetallic nodules blocks in the first tranche.The blocks contained critical minerals, including cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, which are vital for electric vehicles and solar panels.However, in December
Teledyne eXtreamer for Seismic Data Receives 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award
Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, a division of Teledyne Marine, has announced that eXtreamer, its advanced small form factor seismic streamer, has received a 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award, from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The award recognizes technologies that demonstrate advancement, uniqueness, and commercial impact within the offshore energy industry.Developed in collaboration with Geometrics Inc., eXtreamer addresses the growing demand for ultra-high-resolution (UHR) and ultra‑ultra‑high‑resolution (UUHR) marine seismic data acquisition. The system combines a robust yet
Sonardyne Navigation Selected by Njord Survey for ecoSUB AUVs
, starting with UXO surveys. Underpinned by accurate navigation, deployment at scale will enable parallel operations, reducing vessel dependency, logistics, cost and time for these types of survey. Combining detection and verification and allowing re-tasking, with the same easily transportable platforms, also means surveys can be delivered faster and more flexibly, without compromising data quality. Njord Survey plans to put its ecoSUB straight into operation on client projects to demonstrate benefits from day one as it proves and evolves its
Tekmar Secures $2.6M Offshore Wind Contracts in Japan
Offshore services firm Tekmar Group has secured two contracts worth a combined $2.6 million (£2 million) for an offshore wind farm project in Japan.The main contract involves the supply of Tekmar’s 10th generation cable protection technology directly to the wind farm developer. Work is set to begin immediately, with revenue expected to be recognized through the remainder of fiscal year 2026 and into the first half of fiscal 2027.The company said the award follows earlier technical analysis and design work carried out on the project, highlighting its integrated engineering capabilities and
Iberdrola Awards $4B Contracts for UK Subsea Power Link
Iberdrola has awarded contracts to Siemens Energy and Prysmian, worth more than $4 billion (€3.5 billion), for the development of the Eastern Green Link 4 subsea electricity interconnector between Scotland and England.Under the agreements, Siemens Energy will supply two high-voltage direct current converter stations, while Prysmian will provide more than 640 kilometers of cable, most of it subsea.The project, being developed through Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary SP Energy Networks, will link Fife in Scotland with Norfolk in England using HVDC technology, enabling efficient long-distance electrici
Reach Subsea Secures Equinor Contracts for Uncrewed Vessel Operations
has now awarded three contracts involving Reach Remote 1. The projects are scheduled to run consecutively and are expected to utilize most of the vessel’s capacity during the second and third quarters of 2026.Planning and preparation will begin immediately, with offshore execution planned for the same period.“These awards further strengthen our collaboration with Equinor and confirm Reach Remote as a robust and flexible platform for both reservoir monitoring and IMR operations. The integration of Reach Remote with our proprietary gWatch technology, as well as ROV-based inspection and tooling
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