Crew Connectivity Evolves from Luxury to Lifeline
.“Traditionally, seafarers were used to being away for long periods without internet—maybe a phone call or two while at sea,” Griffin explained. “But today’s younger crews aren’t wired that way. They expect the same level of connectivity at sea that they get at home. Social media, streaming services, gaming, video calls—it’s no longer a luxury. It’s a need.”A Recruitment and Retention ImperativeThe generational shift in crews has reshaped expectations. Griffin calls it the “Starbucks experience” – always-on, reliable connectivity
First Gennaker Offshore Substation Rolls Out of Smulders Yard (Video)
by the HSI consortium (HSM Offshore Energy BV, Smulders and Iv). The project will play a key role in strengthening Germany’s offshore wind infrastructure.“A big thank you to all teams involved for their hard work and commitment to safety throughout this milestone,” Smulders said on social media.Skyborn Hires Contractors for Gennaker Offshore Wind Far
New Technique Can Protect Images from AI
of Chicago, the method subtly alters content to make it unreadable to AI models while remaining unchanged to the human eye.Defence organizations could shield sensitive satellite imagery or cyber threat data from being absorbed into AI models.The breakthrough could also help artists, organisations and social media users protect their work and personal data from being used to train AI systems or create deepfakes. For example, a social media user could automatically apply a protective layer to their photos before posting, preventing AI systems from learning facial features for deepfake creation.The technique
Tsunami Waves Reach Hawaii Following Major Earthquake in Russia’s Far East
Solomon Islands, it said.Smaller waves were possible along coastlines across much of the Pacific, including the U.S. West Coast."Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post."A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States."'Ring Of Fire'Several people in Kamchatka sought medical assistance following the quake, Oleg Melnikov, regional health minister, told Russia’s TASS state news agency.In Severo-Kurilsk
Teledyne Marine's 2025 Photo and Data Contest Is Now Open
Marine products or captured using Bowtech cameras.Winners of the four jury-selected categories will receive a KODAK PIXPRO WPZ2 Rugged Waterproof Digital Camera.How to Enter:Upload your best photos or data samples to the contest page before September 30, 2025.Promote your submission by sharing it on social media—tagging @TeledyneMarine on Facebook and using #TeledyneMarine on LinkedIn—to encourage votes.You’ll need to rally at least five votes to qualify for an award and a panel of Teledyne Marine technical experts will assess images, 50% based on technical quality and 50%
TenneT Installs Giant HVDC Offshore Wind Converter Platform in North Sea
is needed: from pure capacity targets to realistic energy goals. System efficiency must become a guiding principle – through coordinated targets, shared standards and smart spatial planning,” said Tim Meyerjürgens, CEO of the TenneT Germany, who shared the installation announcement on social media
Van Oord Expands its Trencher Fleet
substrate and create a trench.“Each trencher in our fleet has its own strengths, allowing us to tailor our approach to soil conditions, trench depth, and project requirements. With the arrival of Jet-It, we can offer even greater efficiency in subsea cable installation,” Vann Oord said on social media.It is said to be ideally suited for the burial of inter-array and export cables in sandy and light clay soils.With two high-pressure, frequency-driven water pumps, it is capable of trenching to depths of up to 3 meters. Multiple integrated sensors enable the trencher to operate at high speed with
Kim Heng’s Rebuilt Geotechnical Survey Vessel Sets Sail
aim to provide comprehensive offshore geotechnical investigation services, leveraging STE's 26 years of local experience in soil investigation works.“With the Bridgewater Discovery now operational, we are poised to undertake various geotechnical survey projects,” Kim Heng said on social media.Measuring 76 meters in length with a 20-meter beam, Bridgewater Discovery is equipped with a heave-compensated twin tower drilling rig, capable of drilling up to 300 meters below the seabed.It also features a 60-ton knuckle boom crane with man-riding capability, and is capable of accommodating
NKT Concludes First Cable Installation Phase for O&G Scheme Off Norway
.“This milestone is a result of strong collaboration with Equinor during cable design, production, and installation. The development of Yggdrasil on the Norwegian Continental Shelf is headed by operator Aker BP with Equinor and Orlean Upstream Norway as license partners,” NKT said in a social media post.Yggdrasil consists of the Hugin, Fulla and Munin license groups. The area is located between Alvheim and Oseberg in the North Sea.Aker BP’s partners for the development are Equinor and PGNIG Upstream Norway. Gross resources in the area are more than 700 million barrels of oil equivalent
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