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
Japan’s First Megawatt-Scale Tidal Energy Turbine Hits Water
.“Our next immediate focus is the commissioning of the turbine, Japan’s first ever MW-scale grid connected tidal system, and the subsequent testing and accreditation phase,” said Philip Archer, Managing Director of Proteus Operations Japan.“With operational turbines in both the United Kingdom and Japan, we are proving the scalability of tidal energy as a viable power source for coastal communities.“As Japan expands its renewable energy mix and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, predictable sources like tidal energy will be essential in securing a stable, sustainable energy future
Technip FMC, Saipem Good to Go for UK’s CCS Projects Work
(iEPCI) execution model.TchnipFMC did not reveal the exact value of the contract, but it is categorized as a ‘large’ award, meaning it’s valued between $500 million and $1 billion.“We are excited to see this development move forward, as it is a significant milestone for the United Kingdom and our Company. TechnipFMC will leverage its industry-leading subsea expertise and proprietary technologies to deliver the first all-electric iEPCI for carbon transportation and storage,” said Luana Duffé, Executive Vice President, New Energy at TechnipFMC
Scientists Reconstruct Impact of Seafloor Volcanic Eruption
quantities of sediment.“Our observations will allow us to explore how active volcanoes affect marine environments and infrastructure, ranging from fisheries to communication cables,” said the expedition’s chief scientist, Sebastian Watt, from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. “A range of hazards can impact communities in the aftermath of volcanic eruptions, and the information we gather from studying the 2008 Chaitén eruption is relevant for coastal and island volcanoes globally.”“Approximately half of the earth’s volcanoes are
Singapore Trials IHO S-100 Aboard Italian Navy Training Ship
ECDIS must be compatible with both existing S-57 and upcoming S-101 ENC formats.The IHO-Singapore Lab project to test the dual format mode commenced in January 2024. The project is supported by the hydrographic offices of Australia, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as industry stakeholders
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