SeaRobotics Corporation (SeaRobotics), a leading developer of marine robotics and autonomous systems, and CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc., an industry leader in marine species research, risk assessment, and protection, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to collaborate on the commercialization of WHOI’s infrared camera based marine mammal detection and classification technology.

Seajacks UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eneti Inc., has signed a reservation agreement, for its NG 5500 vessel, Seajacks Zaratan, for employment in the Asia Pacific region for between five and six months.

Technip Energies announces that a joint venture (T.ENCCC JV), led by Technip Energies (T.EN) in partnership with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), has won a major¹ Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) contract by QatarEnergy for the onshore facilities of the North Field South Project (NFS).

An investigation by CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator has confirmed the location of the wreck of the MV Blythe Star.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Founder and Chairman of INEOS has told his Forties Pipeline System (FPS) business that the government’s decision to impose a 75% windfall tax on North Sea operators threatens investment in the whole basin.

ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of ADNOC, announced has signed an agreement with SeaOwl for the design of unmanned Remotely Operated Vessels (ROV) capable of transporting vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites.

The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) released a comprehensive study on global oil production emissions completed by ICF, the GHG Emission Intensity of Crude Oil and Condensate Production.

For the first time in Australia, autonomous marine technology developers have a location to safely test autonomous vessels without needing to apply for a permit.

Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and AVANGRID, Inc.), has announced a pilot program to deploy and test a secondary bubble curtain during foundation installation through a partnership with ThayerMahan, a firm that specializes in seabed surveys, acoustic mitigation and monitoring, and other maritime related services, with facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced the publication of IMCA D 077 – Guidance on prevention and mitigation of lost bell emergencies.

Leaders from 20 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) announces that they approved the Global Ocean Energy Alliance (GLOEA), highlighting the implementation of the 1.5MW Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) platform being developed for deployment in São Tomé and Príncipe, in partnership with Global OTEC, as the basis for the implementation of an Ocean Energy Program in the Pacific.

Kraken Robotics Inc. announces $1.1 million of purchase orders for AquaPix^® synthetic aperture sonar (SAS). These systems will be integrated to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for use in minehunting and security applications.

Caledonia offshore wind farm is on track to contribute to government green energy targets following an advanced two-year site survey campaign which included analysis of birds and marine mammal species in the area.

Leading provider of digital navigation and maritime services, ChartWorld, launches its enhanced Route Network API to cater to the increasing need for assisted and automated route planning tools in the shipping industry. The Route Network API offers fully automated route planning solutions, targeting ChartWorld's solution partners and their users.

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) for UK based Purus Wind. The agreement also has an option for two additional vessels.

Wärtsilä will supply the reliquefaction system for a retrofit project on an LNG carrier vessel converted to operate as a floating storage unit (FSU). The vessel, the ‘Energos Grand’ is owned by Connecticut, USA based operator Energos Infrastructure, and is being chartered by New Fortress Energy.