Reach Subsea’s New 24-Meter USV Ready for Commercial Deployment
Norwegian subsea services firm Reach Subsea has taken delivery of the REACH REMOTE 2 uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which is now ready for deployment in commercial projects.This milestone signifies the successful completion of REACH REMOTE 2, encompassing technical installations, testing, and documentation, all of which have been finalized and signed off.Following the successful pilot program earlier in 2025 with REACH REMOTE 1, which validated its concept, the vessel is now ready for deployment in commercial projects.With the addition of REACH REMOTE 2, Reach Subsea has expanded its fleet and enhanced
Island Frontier MSV Wraps Up West Africa Campaign for Oceaneering
on a new project in the region.As part of the campaign, Island Frontier MSV delivered spool-piece installation and light construction work for Oceaneering.The vessel is now preparing for its next project in the region and is expected to return to the North Sea in August, according to the U.S.-based subsea services and technology firm.Delivered in 2003, Island Frontier is a 106-meters long vessel suitable for subsea construction and equipment installation (OCV), inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), diving support, and plug and abandonment work.Oceaneering extended its charter for the MSV Island Frontier
SeaRenergy, Tethys Robotics Partner on Subsea Inspection Services
well as acoustic and contact-based data collection sensors, it enables high-quality inspections even in challenging underwater conditions. Its ease of deployment and adaptability make it a valuable addition to SeaRenergy's portfolio of offshore services.SeaRenergy will now offer offshore clients subsea services powered by the Tethys ONE, enabling more agile and cost-effective inspections across a wide range of assets, including wind farms, cables, and pipelines. The partnership will commence with pilot projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions, focusing on the inspection of offshore wind farm
DeepOcean Expands Subsea Market Scope with Shelf Subsea Acquisition
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has acquired Shelf Subsea, creating a ‘global subsea services player’ with an extensive portfolio of solutions, now also covering the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.DeepOcean has acquired 100% of the shares in Shelf Subsea, expanding its footprint into Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The combined group will have approximately 1,800 employees and generate more than $1 billion in revenue.Shelf Subsea will be integrated into DeepOcean and will form the company’s business region, DeepOcean APAC. The parties have agreed not to
Green Marine Poised for Growth Alongside Potential UK Marine Energy Surge
capacity would deliver an estimated USD$150 million (£114 million) in system benefits annually, while saving 113,000 tons of carbon emissions each year—contributing significantly to the UK’s net zero targets.Green Marine UK recently announced a seven-figure investment in a new Subsea Services Department, supporting the UK’s offshore wind and marine energy sectors. Backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the package includes state-of-the-art subsea equipment from Rovtech (Seatronics), Sonardyne, Norbit, and others—positioning the company to serve a subsea operations
Kraken Robotics Brings 3D at Depth Into Its Fold
Canadian marine technology company Kraken Robotics has completed the acquisition of 3D at Depth, a subsea services company specializing in high resolution LiDAR imaging and measurements.3D at Depth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraken. As it transitions to the Kraken brand, it will continue to operate as a trusted partner in subsea LiDAR imaging, complementing Kraken’s suite of synthetic aperture sonar and sub-bottom imaging technologies.“We are pleased to welcome 3D at Depth to the Kraken Robotics team and look forward to offering our comprehensive subsea intelligence solutions to
OEG’s Bluestream to Service TenneT’s Offshore Grid Connection Unit
tasks, alongside a dedicated rigging workshop.“We are extremely proud of TenneT’s continued trust in Bluestream’s capabilities and are honored to be awarded the ICCP installation works at SylWin alpha. This project marks another milestone in our long-standing collaboration on subsea services, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence in offshore solutions,” added Rutger Lieverse, Commercial Manager, Bluestream
Green Marine UK Bolsters Subsea Services Unit with Major Investment
Orkney-based marine services firm Green Marine UK has announced a seven-figure capital investment in a new Subsea Services Department targeting the U.K.’s offshore wind sector.The company expansion, boosted by financial backing from HIE (Highlands and Islands Enterprise), includes the purchase of subsea technology from Rovtech (Seatronics), Sonardyne, Norbit, Voyis, Tritech, Digital Edge Subsea, EIVA and a range of other sensors.The Subsea Services Department, expected to officially launch in late spring 2025, will provide in-house turnkey solutions and data, with new services to include GVI
Industry Specialist to Head Commercial Strategy of Unique Group's Survey Division
closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective commercial strategy execution.Fraser brings with him a wealth of experience in the offshore, subsea, and survey equipment industry, having held senior leadership roles at Bibby Offshore, McDermott, Mermaid Subsea Services, and most recently at Rovco.“We are delighted to have Fraser join our leadership team. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our Survey Equipment division’s growth objectives. Fraser’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to investing in top talent
February 2025
