STEP Oil & Gas and Zentech Incorporated have formalized a Strategic Alliance globally with a specific focus in the areas of Brazil, Europe and West Africa relating to joint operational activities to offer oil and gas companies, marine companies, offshore renewable operators, rig operators, shipyards and similar that will need service offerings.

Motive Offshore Group (Motive), which specializes in rental, inspection and engineering equipment for the energy sector, announces the opening of its new office in Houston, Texas, following a fourfold increase in its equipment for the Americas.

CADDEN is announcing a new strategic agreement with Sonardyne, consolidating their partnership by leasing their state-of-the-art equipment.

Specialist drilling waste management company, TWMA, has been announced as a finalist in this year’s SPE Offshore Achievement Awards. Shortlisted for the Sustainability Project Award, this recognition celebrates TWMA’s RotoMill^® technology, an innovative offshore processing solution that decarbonizes drilling waste operations by more than 50%.

Odfjell Technology, an integrated supplier of well services technology and engineering solutions, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Australia-based energy industry equipment and services provider, R&D Solutions, expanding the company’s presence in Asia Pacific. 

Blueprint Subsea has announced a new joint venture with its long-time partner, SUEX Srl.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has appointed Ronny Opsjøn Langset as Executive Vice President Naval Surface Ships, with responsibilities for key initiatives such as standardized vessels.

To further align its portfolio with future customer needs and technological advancements in the maritime industry, the maritime-focused business, currently in Kongsberg Digital, will be integrated into Kongsberg Maritime as of Q1 2025.

DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as Chief Operating Officer*, with effect from January 1, 2025. 

CRC Evans, a leader in welding, technology, and coating services, has launched a new digital platform that revolutionizes data management for welding, coating, and inspection for customers in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating, has launched an updated version of its Alleima^®HighN50 bars to meet industry demands for materials that perform reliably under harsh conditions.

HonuWorx—which is developing autonomous submarines that can deploy subsea ROVs—has been chosen for NATO’s 2025 Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIANA) program.

Tullow plc, a leading independent energy company with operations in West Africa, has partnered Opsealog, a provider of data integration and analysis services to digitalize its marine operations in Ghana.

Huibert Vigeveno, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director, and a member of the Executive Committee since January 1, 2020, will step down after 30 years of distinguished service, effective March 31, 2025, to pursue other opportunities.

Ocean Specialists, Inc. (OSI), a global provider of specialized subsea technical services and marine operations, has announced the launch of its new Cable Protection Advisory Service, a new consultation offering geared towards designing and implementing proactive submarine cable protection measures in hostile and often unpredictable marine environments.

TDI Brooks is announcing the appointment of Frank Feurtado as Manager—Marine Systems. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the international maritime industry, Frank initially served as a Marine Electronics Technician before climbing the ranks to become a Captain.