Milestones

The multinational inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy, RINA, has awarded Kindon New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its innovative green methanol offshore production platform solution. Produced entirely offshore, the methanol is derived from renewable CO2 through DAC (Direct Air Capture) technology and green hydrogen from offshore wind power water electrolysis technology.

GeoAcoustics is pleased to announce that Dave Holland has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dave, a hydrographic, geophysical, and oceanographic survey industry veteran, joins GeoAcoustics in this newly created position with the responsibility of steering development of the highly regarded GeoSwath bathymetric sonar, GeoPulse sub-bottom profiler and Pulsar side scan sonar product ranges.

Austal Limited (Austal) confirms it has received an unsolicited, conditional and non-binding indicative proposal from Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Hanwha) to acquire Austal by way of a scheme of arrangement (Indicative Proposal). Under the Indicative Proposal, Austal shareholders would receive $2.825 cash per Austal share.

On March 28, 2024, TotalEnergies’ 100,000 employees in 120 countries worldwide were pleased and proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Company’s creation. TotalEnergies’ 100-year history tells the story of the world and energy, from the 1920s to the present day.

Oceaneering announces that its Rosyth, Scotland, cable manufacturing facility has successfully achieved “Fit 4 Offshore Renewables” (F4OR) Granted Status by the Offshore Wind Energy Council (OWEC) and ORE (Offshore Renewable Energy) Catapult, a leading UK technology innovation and research center for offshore renewables.

SLB announced an agreement to combine its carbon capture business with Aker Carbon Capture (ACC) to support accelerated industrial decarbonization at scale.

Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a consortium involving DEME, Qair, and Aspiravi, has awarded Ramboll the contract for pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) of the foundations for its Bowdun project.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, announced the largest quantity order in the company’s history, marking a significant commercial milestone. A valued customer engaged in the offshore energy service industry in Latin America has placed purchase orders for multiple WAM-V USV's, representing a substantial investment totaling over $1.5 million and highlighting OPT’s continued expansion in the region.

In 2021, leading Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate by Lloyd’s Register (LR), representing a key milestone for the maritime industry.

Subsea solution provider, Film-Ocean, has announced the expansion of its work-class ROV fleet with the purchase of a third hydraulic ROV from global technology manufacturer, SMD. The company has also entered into a support agreement for services and spares.

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) a world-leading provider of satellite ground networks and Earth Observation services has acquired a majority stake of 70 percent of VAKE, a Norwegian space–startup that delivers maritime domain awareness by using satellite data combined with machine learning.

In 2023, NOV formed a new Cable Lay team based in Stonehouse, UK. The team, formerly senior and principal engineers with MAATS Tech Ltd, brings more than 70 years of combined experience in engineering fully integrated lay systems with advanced automation and line control. The dedicated Cable Lay team in Stonehouse is incorporated with the Remacut team in Rivoli, Italy.