Leading flow management intervention and integrity experts, Wellube, a Unique Group company, has announced a strategic partnership with ICR Group, to provide ICR’s bespoke technology solutions in the Middle East and India.

HBC Group, a leading provider of offshore inspection services, has recently purchased Saab’s Seaeye Cougar-XTi, a state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle (ROV) known for its advanced capabilities.

Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has officially opened its new European Global Business Services (GBS) center in Edinburgh, Scotland. Over 200 colleagues and guests joined the celebration, led by Jo Wetz, CEO and Ruth Prior, CFO.

Greensea IQ, a leading innovator in marine robotics and automation, has announced the signing of Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd as its new international representative for Japan. This strategic partnership aims to expand the reach of Greensea IQ’s Bayonet autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGV) product line in the Japanese market.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Teledyne Marine, a division of Teledyne Technologies Inc. (Teledyne), a key supplier in the maritime technology inclusive of connectors, instruments, and vehicles.

The global safety and skills organization for the energy industry, OPITO, has granted greater flexibility for training centers to offer helicopter underwater escape training (HUET) to offshore workers, in line with its energy industry diversification.

MacArtney has entered into a partnership with Elettra Tlc to deliver critical subsea infrastructure for the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), enhancing its capacity for environmental monitoring and research.

Global integrated logistics and materials management specialist, ASCO, has promoted Thuy Tien Le Guen Dang to the newly created senior role of head of new energy and net zero.

Marlink, a leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has closed the 100% acquisition of Diverto, a pioneer in the provision of advanced IT and OT security solutions for enterprise and critical infrastructure.

NORBIT has acquired INNOMAR Technologie GmbH (INNOMAR), a leader in parametric sub-bottom profilers. Based in Rostock, Germany, INNOMAR has nearly thirty years of experience and serves customers in over 80 countries.

AGR has been awarded a frame agreement contract with Repsol Norge for the provision of specialist workforce to the operator’s onshore and offshore Norway operations.

Stephanie Calder has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asset Guardian Solutions Limited (AGSL), a leading innovator in protecting Industrial Automation and Control Systems software.

The 2024 edition of The Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, reveals that Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) distress calls decreased by 7.6% in 2023 over the previous year. Despite this decline, the service was still triggered on 788 occasions and remains close to the six-year average of 799 calls per year.

ABL has promoted David Duffy to the position of ABL Group Director of Marine Assurance Services. He will be responsible for the management of ABL’s Marine assurance services related to the offshore energy and maritime marine warranty aspects of ABL’s marine assurance offering.

Energy Services expert James Anderson has joined ABL—leading energy and marine consultants—as Director of Energy Services for England. In his new role, James will lead the division, focusing on continuing the company’s growth trajectory in the country while further expanding the team size and capabilities.

Mr. Douglas Webb, an esteemed Oceanographer Emeritus from Woods Hole, MA, and founder of Teledyne Webb Research, received recognition for his lifelong contributions to science at the Teledyne Marine facility located in North Falmouth, MA, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.