VideoRay, a rapidly growing underwater technology company, announced a $16.1 million order for Mission Specialist Defender underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and related components for the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) program.

MODEC has signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Equinor Brasil Energia Ltd, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA ("Equinor"), to supply a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to produce the field cluster of Pao de Acucar, Seat & Gavea in the BM-C-33 block of the Campos Basin offshore Brazil.

All American Marine (AAM) has announced the appointment of Daniel Zech as the organization’s Business Development Manager. Daniel, originally a Bellingham local, sailed on vessels from French Polynesia to the Caribbean for over a decade. His maritime career took him to the Charter House Yacht Club in the US Virgin Islands, where he managed day-to-day operations for a charter fleet of 28 catamarans and monohulls for multiple years.

Kraken Robotics Inc. announces that it has received a purchase order for subsea batteries valued at $16 million. Deliveries will occur in 2023 and 2024. The purchase order includes a significant advance payment.

Two NASA CubeSats designed to study tropical cyclones, including hurricanes and typhoons, are in orbit after successfully launching at 1 p.m. Monday, NZST (9 p.m. EDT Sunday).

Transocean Ltd. announces that the Transocean Equinox was awarded a five-well contract in Australia by a major operator, representing approximately $137 million in firm backlog, excluding full payment for mobilization and a demobilization fee.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) announced that the Transocean Equinox was awarded a five-well contract in Australia by a major operator, representing approximately $137 million in firm backlog, excluding full payment for mobilization and a demobilization fee.

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed new contracts for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) for the UK’s leading infrastructure support vessel operator North Star.

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefine human possibilities, and VideoRay, the world’s leading manufacturer of underwater robotic systems, announcesthat the companies have signed an agreement to offer integrated underwater robotic systems combining VideoRay remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with the Sarcos Guardian^® Sea Class robotic system including its power-efficient dexterous arms.

Irish wave energy developer, OceanEnergy, has signed up to demonstrate its OE35 floating wave energy converter at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland.

JFD – part of James Fisher and Sons plc – has launched its advanced four-man tactical diving platform, Shadow Seal, during SOF Week 2023, ahead of delivery to United States partner Blue Tide Marine (BTM) for demonstration and training purposes.

Harvey Gulf International Marine has announced that Mr. Philip Luongo, a New York native and graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, has joined the company.

Acta Marine, a leading owner and operator of offshore service operating vessels that provides accommodation and walk to work services to the offshore wind industry, has announced the establishment of its French subsidiary and the opening of its new office in Montoir de Bretagne, France.

ADNOC and Baker Hughes has agreed to accelerate the development and commercialization of technology solutions for green and low-carbon hydrogen, as well as graphene.

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) has reported the following results for the first quarter of 2023:

zero44, a digital solutions provider focused on carbon regulation, and MariApps Marine Solutions, one of the leading providers of digital solution suites for the maritime industry, have announced a partnership to support their customers with the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS).