Kongsberg Discovery, a leader in advanced underwater robotics and sensor technology, has signed an agreement with ECHO81 to support sales within the US market.

Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), a specialist energy market research and consultancy firm, has appointed Cinnamon Edralin to its RigLogix team as Americas Research Director.

Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS), a US-based Small Business offering autonomous and remote systems development capabilities to the ocean industry, has announced the acquisition of Ocean Specialists, Inc. (OSI), effective January 1, 2024. OSI joins SeaRobotics and Okeanus Science & Technology under the AOS umbrella.

Danelec is extending its longstanding partnership with Franman to also promote its growing digital offerings and expand its presence in Greece further.

Massterly, the world’s first autonomous vessel operations company, announces the opening of its Remote Operation Centre (ROC) in Horten in Norway. This significant step marks a crucial transition from the testing phase to fully-fledged operational capabilities and positions Massterly as a global leader in autonomous shipping.

Miros, leading experts for real-time IoT wave and current monitoring solutions, is pleased to report further expansion of its Sea-State-as-a-Service offering.

Oceaneering announces that its Subsea Robotics segment has achieved a new milestone, successfully completing its first onshore piloting of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from an onshore remote operation center (OROC) in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

C-Kore Systems, a UK based company specializing in subsea testing tools, has rounded off an excellent 2023. With a healthy order book for 2024, C-Kore is looking to expand their Sales Team, basing the new staff in Aberdeen, UK.

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading offshore solutions business, has appointed Caroline Merson as its new Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.

MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd. (MOLCT) and Fairfield-Maxwell Ltd. announced that they have secured all of the necessary regulatory approvals and that MOLCT has completed its acquisition of all of the shares of Fairfield Chemical Carriers Pte. Ltd. with an effective date of March 1, 2024, in an all-cash transaction for about US$400 million.

The Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI^®) has posted its biggest global increase in 18 months—just days before many US shippers begin negotiations over new long-term contracts.

Henrik Helsinghof will return to VIKING as CEO in June to ensure a continuity of leadership.

On Tuesday, March 5, Danos Group Holdings finalized the acquisition of Performance Energy Services (PES), a 24-year-old Houma, LA-based company. The acquisition includes all PES business units, the Houma administrative office, and waterfront operations facility.

DWTEK represents Taiwan's subsea industry and will align with international experts and professionals this year, bringing you the techs and products that reflect their accumulated 16 years of experience and knowledge. You might want to check their underwater thrusters and connectors at Oceanology International (OI) in London at booth J301.

International subsea specialist Sulmara is expanding its offer with the launch of a new suite of services to reduce the risks clients face in subsea operations – and help them meet their net zero targets.

JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) announced it entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (Woodside), a major Australian energy company, to acquire a 15.1% participating interest in the Scarborough gas field development project (the Project). The total consideration of the acquisition of the Project is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion, which comprises the purchase price and reimbursement to Woodside for JERA’s share of expenditure incurred up to completion. Completion of the transaction is subject to conditions, including obtaining permits and approvals.