bp has safely started up its sixth major upstream oil and gas project of 2025 with production from the Murlach field in the UK North Sea.

At a White House event on October 10, President Donald J. Trump announced that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. (Aker Arctic), has been selected for the design and construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC).

Equatorial Guinea has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with energy major ConocoPhillips for Blocks B/4 and EG-27 in a move set to unlock up to $9 billion in investments.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is announcing the successful certification of the Provence Grand Large (PGL) floating offshore wind project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative developed and owned by EDF power solutions, Enbridge and CPP Investments.

Bollinger Shipyards, a leading designer and builder of military and commercial vessels, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat hosted a christening ceremony on October 10, for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock ATLAS. ATLAS will play a critical role in the construction and sustainment of the Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program, providing essential dry dock capacity for construction, maintenance, and long-term sustainment.

Corvus Energy, a world’s leading supplier of energy-storage systems (ESS) for the maritime industry, has secured a $60 million growth capital injection from a group of blue-chip international investors.

International energy company Azule Energy was recognized as the Exploration & Production Leader of the Year at this year’s African Energy Awards and Gala Dinner.

Trade Tech, Inc., a global logistics platform, has been named an official service provider for the United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program, which went into effect in August 2025.

Leidos has unveiled Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. The first craft of its size to combine speed, range, vehicle delivery and modular mission systems into a single platform, Sea Dagger sets a new standard in maritime autonomy and operational agility. 

US Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment.  

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has secured a major grant worth $450,000 from The TK Foundation to create the world’s first free global e-learning system for the maritime search and rescue (SAR) sector.

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen, to support future demand for low-carbon marine fuels.

Helsing, a leading European defense technology company, is in the process of acquiring Blue Ocean, an ocean technology company that designs, develops, and operates autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

Global energy and commodity trading firm Vitol has been honored with the Deal of the Year award at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference.

THREE60 Energy, a leading provider of life cycle solutions, has appointed Ryan McPherson as Decommissioning Director, further strengthening its management team.

A new industry resource has been launched, showcasing existing and emerging technologies for safe and sustainable development of carbon storage wells in the North Sea.