OneSubsea Moves to Acquire Norway’s Envirex Subsea Business
Envirex Group.The acquisition is expected to add Envirex’s specialized technologies and research and development capabilities to OneSubsea’s global technology portfolio.The companies said the move is intended to accelerate deployment of new technology solutions and expand the range of subsea services offered to customers worldwide. “This agreement represents a natural next step in a collaboration that has developed over more than a decade. Once completed, the transaction would strengthen our technology portfolio and enhance the value we deliver to our customers,” said Mads
FreeStar Delivers Rapid Multi-Technology Cable Survey for TenneT
FreeStar Subsea Services and its project partner Seekable have successfully completed a subsea survey campaign for transmission system operator TenneT, mobilizing multiple survey technologies aboard FreeStar’s vessel Navicula Star to inspect power cables off the Dutch coast.The project took place in February 2026 near Eemshaven and focused on sections of the COBRA interconnector cable linking the Netherlands and Denmark. TenneT commissioned FreeStar to carry out a 4K ultra-high-definition video survey to carry out a depth of cable burial survey. For this project, Seekable introduced its new
DOF Selects Kongsberg Listen for HUGIN AUV Survey Platform
Kongsberg Discovery has secured the first commercial order for its Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing solution, with subsea services provider DOF selecting the technology for deployment on a HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).The new HUGIN vehicle, rated for operations at depths of up to 3,000 meters, will operate under a long-term contract with Brazil’s leading oil and gas operator to support deepwater survey and inspection work across offshore fields in Brazil.The AUV will carry an integrated payload including the Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing system, the EM2042 multibeam
Boskalis Subsea Services Launches Collective-Based Model for North Sea Decommissioning
Boskalis Subsea Services, a subsea provider of decommissioning, IRM and construction solutions, has launched a new collaborative delivery model, "The Decommissioning Collective," designed to change how subsea infrastructure decommissioning is planned and executed in the North Sea. The new model marks a shift away from fragmented, project-by-project contracting, enabling operators to plan and deliver decommissioning activity within a shared framework. Developed by Boskalis Subsea Services and shaped through engagement with operators, the approach is focused on improved alignment, efficienc
DeepOcean Wraps Up Work at US Offshore Wind Project
as the world’s most powerful, free-flying jet trencher with a proven track record of successfully burying thousands of kilometers of subsea cables and pipelines in various challenging seabed conditions worldwide.“This work scope reflects DeepOcean’s commitment to delivering subsea services that help contractors and their end-clients optimize cable protection programs, reducing both cost and risk for all parties. We are very pleased to have contributed to this project, led by a dedicated team in our U.S. offices,” said Mitchell Pike, Managing Director of DeepOcean’s
Subsea Expo 2026 to Showcase "Next Wave" of Underwater Innovation
beneath the surface is supporting careers and growth across the blue economy. For the first time event organizers have introduced Customer Engagement Sessions, exclusive to exhibitors and GUH members, that offer focused meetings with major operators and developers, including bp, Boskalis Subsea Services, CNOOC, Flotation Energy and many more. Subsea Expo exhibitors will also be able to take part in site visits on Tuesday, February 3, providing a behind-the-scenes look at key subsea and energy operations in Aberdeen, including at facilities owned by JFD, MacArtney, Port of Aberdeen and
Subsea Vessel Market Outlook 'Robust' for 2026
fewer fixtures and somewhat downward pressure on dayrates, especially for less advanced or older vessels. Major contractors are also showing caution, focusing on improving margins and aligning vessel intake with planned project activity.The fact of the matter is that, even with growing demand for subsea services, the supply side is currently growing even faster. Despite this, however, long-term fundamentals remain strong, with a continued shift toward deepwater and subsea infrastructure.More to the point, market leading shipowners such as Sea1 Offshore, DOF, and Solstad Offshore are reporting strong
DOF Bags Two Deals in Asia-Pacific Region
Norwegian offshore vessel owner and subsea services provider DOF Group has secured two contracts for its vessels and services in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.DOF signed a three-year frame agreement for the provision of subsea inspection, maintenance and repair services with associated assets in the APAC region.A call off under the contract has also been confirmed and will utilize DSV Skandi Singapore and all related diver-less subsea services on a brownfield tieback campaign scheduled to be conducted in the first half of 2026.The second contract is related to a hook‑up campaign which will utilize
STAPEM Ops for Sonardyne’s Precise Positioning System
.“The STAPEM Boreale embodies our vision to continuously invest in the future of subsea operations.“By combining advanced positioning solutions like the Ranger 2 GyroUSBL system, with our new Atom work-class ROV, we strengthen our capacity to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective subsea services for our clients in West Africa,” said Jean-Marc Gerber, CEO of STAPEM Group
February 2026
