VideoRay, a global leader in underwater robotic systems, and Survey Equipment Services (SES), a leading provider of underwater survey solutions, are excited to announce the expansion of their dealer relationship.

Sandeep Sandhu has held the position as General Manager for Kongsberg Discovery Canada since August 2023. In his new role he will also oversee Kongsberg Discovery’s activities in the USA. 

ICR Group, a global leader in maintenance and integrity solutions, together with its regional partners, has secured $3.5 million in contracts in the Middle East over the past four months.

Subsea Supplies Ltd, an independent supplier of offshore and underwater equipment, has continued its ambitious growth plans with the appointment of Gary Kelly into a newly created business development manager role. 

Hefring Marine, a global leader in marine technology and vessel intelligence systems, is announcing a significant new partnership with Blue Pass. Also known as NeoNautica, Blue Pass is a prominent, government backed organization in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration marks a key step in expanding Hefring Marine’s footprint within the Arabian Gulf region.

Motive Offshore Group, which specializes in rental, inspection and engineering equipment for the energy sector, announces its acquisition of Aquatic, a global leader in laying and retrieving flexible products from the seabed, previously owned by marine energy and infrastructure services company Acteon. The deal will increase Motive’s rental fleet and provide a full back-deck offering globally.

SeeByte Ltd (SeeByte) and Kraken Robotics Inc. (Kraken) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which they will seek to enhance their complimentary system offerings to bring customers an integrated solution across maritime mission planning, data collection, and data analysis.

Talos Energy Inc. is announcing that Tim Duncan has stepped down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2024. Joseph A. Mills, who has served on the Company's Board since March 2024, will serve as interim President and Chief Executive Officer until a successor is in place.

Sustainable hull cleaning solution provider ECOsubsea receives important regional Norwegian prize in recognition of its steady expansion and innovative in-house robotic hull cleaning solution that radically reduces CO2 emissions while reducing fuel consumption and costs for shipowners. 

In a strategic move to support South Korea’s growing offshore wind industry, Mammoet and Samyang Marine Group have entered into a new partnership.

Advanced Navigation, a world leader in Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) and autonomous systems, has expanded its defense arm in the US through the appointment of Wayne Prender as Global Head of Defense. The decision underscores the Australia-based company’s commitment in deepening the technology trade between the US and Australia.

Highly experienced marine engineer and principal surveyor, Alexander Shterev, is to take on the new role of Country Manager for ABL in Romania.

Admiral Lord West has spent the majority of his naval career at sea, serving in fourteen different ships and commanding three of them including in the Falklands War. In November 2000, he became Commander-in-Chief Fleet, NATO Commander-in-Chief East Atlantic and NATO Commander Allied Naval Forces North.

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR), a leading global provider of advanced sensor technology and solutions for the offshore energy and marine science markets, has welcomed Maxime Even as the new General Manager of its Singapore Technology and Service hub. 

Trailblazing the integration of immersive drilling technology training in India, 3t Drilling Systems has announced a new agreement with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the provision of its simulator technology.

America’s offshore wind leader Ørsted is significantly expanding its US co-headquarters in Rhode Island, including announcing its new US Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Hub in the Ocean State.