Seequent’s Visible Geology Used By 90,000 Worldwide
around the globe have reported a notable decline in enrollments for earth science programs even as the need for earth scientists to help challenges like climate change and energy transition increases.In Australia, for example, geoscience enrollments fell by 40 per cent between 2013 and 2020. The United Kingdom experienced a 43% decrease in geology student numbers since 2014. According to the American Geosciences Institute, the US expects a shortage of 130,000 geoscientists by 2030. Seequent’s goal is to combat this crisis by using innovative educational tools to inspire the future generation
GFCR Partners Pledge Over $25m for Coral Reefs
;s reefs toward an ecological tipping point, a coalition of government and philanthropic partners has announced over USD$25 million in new contributions to the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3).This wave of support—from the Governments of the United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, and Germany, alongside renewed commitments from Builders Vision and UBS OptimusFoundation—comes at a make-or-break moment for the planet’s coral ecosystems and the more than one billion people who rely on them for food security, livelihoods, and coastal protection
Coming in from the Cold: Canadian Arctic Security Takes Center Stage
measures. Op NANOOK is a comprehensive series of activities taking place annually across Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, with more than five deployments throughout the year. The latest iteration comprised 450 CAF members alongside about 110 troops from the United States, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.“At its core, Op NANOOK strengthens the CAF’s knowledge of this vital region, allows us to work hand-in-hand with our fellow Arctic nations and key allies, and fortifies our close partnerships with federal, territorial and local communities,&rdquo
InterMoor Completes Studies for UK Floating Windfarm Development
InterMoor, a provider of mooring services and a brand in Acteon’s Moorings and Anchors Business Line, announced the successful completion of multiple study packages for the planning, installation, operations, and maintenance of a commercial-scale floating windfarm in the United Kingdom. The windfarm, with a capacity of up to 1GW and water depths ranging from 85 m to 150 m, represents an advancement in renewable energy.The completed studies include:Mooring System Costs and Installation Comparison StudyMooring Repair and Sparing Philosophy StudyPort Facilities Study: FOWT Mooring Storage and
Subsea Expo Awards Raises Over $6k for UK Food Charity
the dinner at P&J Live in Aberdeen, which was held as part of the annual Subsea Expo exhibition and conference that provides a showcase for the UK’s underwater industry. During the evening, which was sponsored by Next Geosolutions, eight awards were presented to companies based across the United Kingdom recognizing innovation, safety, business performance, export achievement and talent.Global Underwater Hub selected FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, as the beneficiary of fundraising on the night in recognition of its national reach and positive impact in supporting
DoD Looks for Advance Underwater Communication Solutions
companies with solutions that will enhance the tactical and operational capabilities of undersea command, control and communications while maintaining the integrity and security of communication for sea vehicles, even in the harshest underwater conditions.The AUKUS nations — Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — are spearheading the next frontier in underwater warfare, says DoD.Following the conclusion of the inaugural AUKUS EW Challenge in September 2024 that focused on electronic warfare technologies to strengthen deterrence, the second effort is centered on maritime
DeepOcean Signs Subsea Cable O&M Deals for Vattenfall’s Offshore Wind Assets
by Vattenfall for the provision of subsea cable operations and maintenance (O&M) services, valid for Vattenfall’s operational European offshore wind portfolio.The framework agreements are valid for a period of four years and apply to Vattenfall’s offshore wind farms in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.Under the framework agreements, DeepOcean will provide project management, engineering, pre-installation surveys, offshore transportation of cables, trenching, cable installation and jointing, termination and testing, post-installation surveys, plus recovery
Keppel Buys Global Marine Group
its investment affiliates sold Global Marine Group (GMG) to Keppel Infrastructure Fund (KIF).With a legacy dating to 1850, GMG is one of the leading providers of subsea telecom maintenance and installation services, supporting mission-critical global communications infrastructure.Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company serves a diverse base of customers with high-reliability solutions that ensure the integrity and performance of undersea networks worldwide.Terms of the transaction with KIF were not disclosed.“Our successful partnership with management has transformed Global Marine Group into
UK Companies Honored at Subsea Expo Awards
Leading companies from across the United Kingdom were honored at this year’s Subsea Expo Awards in Aberdeen, underscoring the significant contributions of the UK’s underwater industry, which generates £9.2 billion annually for the national economy.Organized by Global Underwater Hub, the prestigious Subsea Expo Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the subsea and wider underwater sectors. This year’s black-tie ceremony, sponsored by Next Geosolutions, occurred Wednesday evening at P&J Live. The event featured entertainment from renowned actor, writer, and former
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