European Consortium Targets Marine Noise from Offshore Wind Projects
A group of European offshore wind and marine engineering companies has launched a consortium to develop technology aimed at reducing underwater noise from offshore construction.The Searénité consortium brings together Chantiers de l’Atlantique, EDF power solutions, Heerema Marine Contractors, Menck, RTE, Sealence and Smulders.The group aims to develop a noise mitigation system tailored to offshore wind installations, where activities such as piling and vessel operations can affect marine ecosystems.The project will focus on adapting SubSea Quieter, a patented technology developed
Green Tech: Rise of the [Hull Clening] Robots
; whose solutions helped define the modern approach to proactive hull management.Army v NavyGreensea IQ’s EverClean system is designed as an always-available robotic maintenance platform, enabling routine grooming to prevent biofouling from taking hold in the first place. The company’s technology has also attracted attention beyond commercial shipping, including demonstrations supporting military vessel maintenance.Late last year the U.S. Army was exploring robotic hull-cleaning technology from Greensea IQ as a way to improve the operational readiness and efficiency of its watercraft fleet
LEO Satellite Networks: Supporting Maritime Safety, Efficiency and Innovation
more reliable connections to onboard sensors. From an operational perspective, this is allowing shore-based teams to remotely monitor the performance of critical systems to rapidly identify potential issues and schedule proactive maintenance. For cargo vessels, shipping companies can also use sensor technology to provide customers with real-time information on their containers, including location, condition, and security.Improved communication from shore to ship can also create operational advantages. For example, enabling shore-based teams to provide updates to vessels on changing weather conditions
Decom Engineering Secures US Patent for Subsea Cutting Tech
Aberdeen-based subsea technology specialist Decom Engineering has secured a United States patent covering key elements of its Chopsaw cutting technology, strengthening its position in the subsea and onshore cutting market.The patent protects a combination of mechanical and operational features, including a linear drive cutting system, modular drive arrangement and adaptable clamping methodology, the company said.Decom Engineering said its system differs from traditional cutting tools by using a controlled linear motion to guide the blade through materials, improving precision, control and consistency
Eco Wave Power Completes Los Angeles Wave Energy Pilot with Shell
projects together with leading global energy companies,” said Inna Braverman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Wave Power.The pilot followed an earlier study identifying 77 potential U.S. coastal sites for wave energy deployment and marks a step toward potential commercialization of the technology
Reach Subsea Secures Equinor Contracts for Uncrewed Vessel Operations
Shelf.Both contracts will be carried out using the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) Reach Remote 1, the company said.The first call-off covers gas reservoir monitoring at the Troll field and includes options for additional survey work. The campaign will use Reach Subsea’s proprietary gWatch technology, which is deployed across several Norwegian gas fields.The second contract involves IMR work, including detailed inspection of multiple subsea assets across offshore locations. The scope will be executed using a remotely operated vehicle deployed from Reach Remote 1, alongside tooling designed
MOL, Hitachi to Develop Floating Data Centers from Used Ships
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Hitachi and Hitachi Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop floating data centers by converting second-hand vessels, aiming to meet growing demand driven by artificial intelligence.Under the agreement, the companies will conduct feasibility studies, including demand verification, technical specifications and operational procedures, with a view to starting operations from 2027 or later.The initiative targets Japan as the primary market, alongside Malaysia and the United States, where the Hitachi group already operates land-based data center
Seequent Assesses Offshore Data Today to Prepare for Tomorrow
Matt Grove and Fiamma Giovacchini from Seequent discuss challenges within the offshore industry, the evolving demands of customers, and how to bring data—geophysical, geological, and geotechnical—together to make informed decisions about the seafloor.
Tenaris Expands Canada Footprint with AllTorque Acquisition Deal
Tenaris has acquired the oilfield division of AllTorque, a manufacturer of tubular running technology, as it expands its services offering and footprint in Canada.The company said the acquisition builds on an existing partnership and enhances its WISer solutions for Rig Direct customers, aiming to improve well integrity and operational efficiency.Headquartered in Red Deer, Alberta, AllTorque has operated for nearly 30 years and specializes in torque-turn monitoring systems used on drilling rigs.Tenaris said the technology, launched as a service in 2022, has supported the running of 23.5 million meters
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