The release of Australia’s Defence Strategic Review pivots national defense interests toward the Indo-Pacific and places increased interest in the underwater domain. It calls out for new autonomous underwater vehicles to support their mission by highlighting the AUKUS Pillar 2 collaboration and seeks to work in close partnership with industry.

Damen Shipyards Group is expanding its presence in the Swedish market through a strategic partnership with Swedish company Lazarus Industriförvaltning. In addition to the yard in Oskarshamn, customers can now also use the services of Stockholms Reparationsvarv, a full-service ship repair yard located in Stockholm.

Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BV Solutions M&O), the marine and offshore technical advisory component of Bureau Veritas Group, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has established a location in South Korea to support increasing demand for its services.

SeeByte, a global leader in software solutions for Robotic and Autonomous Systems has appointed Sean Slee as their Capability Delivery Manager.

Leading maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has established a new office in Vancouver, Canada, to meet growing demand for its services across the country and the broader North American continent.

RelyOn Nutec UK (RelyOn), leaders in practical and digital training for traditional and renewable energy, promotes Helen Dunn as Head of Sector – Renewables, to drive sector growth in offshore and onshore wind, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen.

Aberdeenshire headquartered Integrated Services provider, AquaTerra Group, has announced two developments which has set the business on track to double its annual turnover to £14 million.

FutureOn, a global energy software company, has appointed Stig Wølstad-Knudsen as CEO. The appointment strengthens FutureOn’s leadership team and reputation as a trusted technology partner for the energy sector while positioning for international growth.

Bollinger Shipyards was presented with the 2022 “Award for Excellence in Safety” by the Shipbuilders Council of America (“SCA”) for its exceptional record of safety in the shipyard industry.

Drilling Tools International Corp., a leading oilfield services company that manufactures and provides a differentiated, rental-focused offering of tools for use in horizontal and directional drilling, today announced the appointment of Mr. Roe Patterson to the DTI Board of Directors, effective June 21, 2023.

Furuno USA welcomes a new Commercial Business Development Manager for the eastern US and Great Lakes region, Mr. Matthew Voorhees. Born and raised in Jensen Beach, FL, Matthew is a maritime professional and USCG veteran with an extensive history of success in the industry. Matthew has a BS in Aerospace & Occupational Safety and has spent the last six years working in the field of maritime satellite communications.

DNV, a global risk management and quality assurance provider, will fully acquire Helsinki-headquartered cyber security services firm Nixu following a public tender offer which resulted in DNV taking ownership of more than 93% of Nixu’s shares.

Fast growing Aberdeenshire based startup, Legasea, recently hit a major milestone, commencing the 50th decommissioned Subsea System project to be managed by the company since launching their innovative ‘Shore to Store’ service.

Well construction cementing specialists DeltaTek has completed its move to its new headquarters as part of energy provider Expro. The relocation to the new facility marks an award-winning six months accumulating with a Kings Award for Enterprise recognizing the impact its technology has had on the subsea sector.

W&T Offshore, Inc. announces the appointment of Sameer Parasnis to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 3, 2023. Mr. Parasnis will report to Tracy Krohn, W&T’s Chairman and CEO.

Talos Energy Inc. announces the appointment of Sergio L. Maiworm Jr. as the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Senior Vice President, effective as of July 1, 2023, replacing Shannon E. Young, III who has accepted a similar role with a large independent E&P company.