Global venture platform Newlab has announced its expansion into Louisiana and the establishment of its newest innovation hub, Newlab New Orleans.

Certified GMDSS Radio, VDR & PA/GA system surveys now available with expanded coverage. AST Networks have announced their latest certification by Lloyds Register, further cementing the company’s position as a trusted partner for maritime compliance. 

Leading Scotland-based AI digital tech company Fennex Ltd. has been honored with a King’s Award for Enterprise 2025. Announced on May 6, 2025, the company has been recognized for its excellence in International Trade for outstanding short-term growth in overseas sales over the last three years. 

Motive Offshore Group (Motive) has announced an investment of a six-figure sum into its newly acquired facility in Singapore, part of Motive’s strategic integration of Aquatic and its assets since acquiring the company in 2024.

EnerMech has appointed Tony McAnulty as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new role within the business with a focus on driving market share, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. 

Dräger Marine & Offshore (DMO), a global leader in the field of safety technology, has secured a long-term deal with a major North Sea oil and gas operator.

Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist, doubles down on expansion with the appointment of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Fernando Arce-Larreta. This comes as the business announces a 52% increase in headcount globally since January 2025.

Pipeline technology specialist STATS Group (STATS) has appointed Vikas Shangari as Global Sales Director after an extensive global recruitment process.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and BAE Systems have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defense requirements of Norway, the United Kingdom and other allied countries.

Verlume, a world leader in subsea batteries and power management systems, has appointed C.A. Richards & Associates, Inc (C.A. Richards) as its latest business development partner in the United States of America.

Reinforcing the support provided to energy and marine sectors, ATPI, a global leader in travel management, has established a new leadership role, designed to enhance client relationships and facilitate continued global growth.

Teledyne Marine is excited to announce major advancements in customer service and support with significant investments in facilities, personnel, and global service locations.

Erik-Jan Bijvank will be stepping down as Fugro’s Group Director for Europe and Africa to pursue opportunities outside the company, effective as of May 12, 2025.  The recruitment process for Erik-Jan’s replacement has been initiated, with a successor expected to be announced soon.

Sonardyne International Ltd, a leading marine technology company based in Hampshire, is one of only two UK companies to have been awarded a pair of prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise this year; typically, less than a handful of UK companies achieve two awards in a given year. 

China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) has contracted TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver a complete marine compressed air system to a newbuild FPSO hull the Chinese yard is constructing for SBM Offshore. 

STR, a leading provider of advanced sensor technology and solutions for marine applications, has strengthened its global technology and service offering by signing an exclusive technology and service partnership with SubC Imaging, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of subsea cameras, digital video recorder products and data-as-a-service provider.