Jasmund Substation Nears Baltic Sea Installation After Topside and Jacket Load-Out
The Jasmund offshore substation project for German grid operator 50Hertz, being delivered by HIS consortium, has reached a key milestone with the load-out of both its topside and jacket, marking a major step toward offshore installation in the Baltic Sea.The topside, built at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard in the Netherlands, measures 48 meters by 33 meters, stands 17.5 meters high and weighs about 4,500 tonnes. The matching 4,500-tonne jacket, rising 72 meters, was manufactured at the Smulders yard in Vlissingen.Both structures were transferred onto barges following detailed planning to
Study: Allseas SMR Tech Seen as Key Maritime, Industry Decarbonization Tool
Allseas’ small modular reactor (SMR) technology could generate up to $150 million billion in economic value for the Netherlands and create as many as 40,000 new jobs by 2050, according to an impact study released on Monday by the offshore engineering group.The study, conducted by consultancy Roland Berger, found that deploying the company’s 25 MWe / 70 MWt high-temperature gas-cooled SMR could also help cut grid congestion, strengthen energy security and deliver major emissions reductions across Dutch industry and the global maritime sector.Allseas launched a five-year plan in June 2025 to
Seaturns Advances Full-Scale Wave Energy Trials in France
French wave energy startup Seaturns has started preparations for Phase II of its full-scale sea trials at an operational site off the Gironde estuary in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, moving its technology a step closer to commercial deployment.The trial zone, located within the Port of Bordeaux’s jurisdiction, was selected for its favorable wave conditions and logistical access.Regional authorities and the Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux are providing institutional and technical support for the demonstration phase, which will require environmental and visual impact studies ahead of securing a temporary
Ørsted to License Low-Noise Monopile Installation Tech, Inks Deal with Luxcara
Ørsted has launched its new offshore installation technology platform, Osonic, after signing a preferred supplier agreement with German energy infrastructure asset manager Luxcara, marking the first commercial step for the company’s low-noise monopile installation method.Osonic uses a jetting-based system that significantly cuts underwater noise during monopile installation, reducing sound levels to just above ambient noise in the German Bight while also enabling cost savings.The technology was developed and matured by Ørsted over several years and was successfully deployed earlier
FarSounder Argos 3D Sonar Integrated with Anschütz SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX
FarSounder, an innovator in 3D forward looking navigation sonar technology, has announced a new integration with Anschütz GmbH’s (W)ECDIS NX navigation platforms. This collaboration brings FarSounder’s real-time underwater detection and seafloor mapping data directly into the SYNAPSIS interface. Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS interface enables third-party systems to contribute geo-referenced data layers, such as sonar returns, onto the chart display without requiring modification to the system itself. As a result, users of FarSounder’s Argos sonar can now view in-water
Teledyne Expands Maritime Tech Solutions Portfolio with Latest Acquisition
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has completed the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab.The newly acquired business Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech will join Teledyne’s Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS brands, broadening the group’s maritime technology solutions.Based outside of Linköping Sweden, the company will market its products and solutions as FLIR TransponderTech.The brand will continue developing and delivering Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologie
Unique Group Scores Multi-Million-Dollar LARS Supply Deal
Unique Group, a subsea technology and engineering services firm, has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by CCC Underwater Engineering to deliver its Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS).As part of the agreement, Unique Group will deliver two LARS for two work class ROV’s to be deployed on CCCUWE’s new flagship DPIII DSCV Wadad Aletheia, currently operating in the Arabian Gulf region.The systems will be engineered and designed by Unique Group’s Subsea Innovation division in the U.K. and manufactured at its facility in the United Arab Emirates.Delivery of the LARS is expected
How Hot Is Your Cable? Understanding Subsea Cable Thermal Performance
Sponsored WebinarHow Hot Is Your Cable? Seequent Unlocks Subsea IntelligenceCable temperature drives ampacity, reliability, and lifecycle costs. See how subsurface models and field data help predict, monitor, and manage thermal performance to keep offshore power flowing.Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2025Time: 12:00 GMT / 7:00 AM ETFormat: Live online • 45–60 minutes + Q&AWhy Attend?Subsea cable heating is more than a technical challenge — it’s a strategic opportunity. Understanding and modelling cable temperatures can influence design decisions, regulatory compliance, operational
Pharos Offshore Expands Subsea Trenching Fleet with New Unit
Pharos Offshore Group has expanded its subsea trenching fleet with the acquisition of the 620-horsepower UTV620 jet trencher, bolstering its seabed intervention and cable protection capabilities amid rising demand across offshore wind, telecoms, and energy markets.Formerly known as CT1, the SMD-built UTV620 is designed to deliver subsea cable and pipeline burial services.The unit is undergoing upgrades and system enhancements ahead of its first deployment under Pharos in December 2025, marking the start of what the company described as a strategically significant year.The addition of the UTV620
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