Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) announces a new interactive cloud-based corrosion and erosion analysis system for inspection requirements called TRND.

Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston-based developer of autonomous technology for marine vessels, announces the successful completion of product sea trials of the company’s introductory line of intelligent command and control systems, developed for the demanding challenges of offshore commercial, scientific and government applications.

GTMaritime, a maritime communication specialist, is celebrating 20 years of delivering essential maritime communications with excellence. Since 1998 GTMaritime has been providing a range of technology solutions to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite.

Total Marine Solutions (TMS) and TGM Fleet & Consulting Services (TGM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen and promote the development of port specific information incorporated into TMS’ Ocean Guardian product.

Unique Group, a world leading integrated subsea and offshore solution provider, has announced that its Marine & Subsea division has entered into a high value contract with the Southern African Shipyards to provide a turnkey package for Hydrographic Survey vessels and Hydrographic office set up.

Subsea 7 announces the award of a sizeable (1) contract by Fieldwood Energy to Subsea Integration Alliance(2), a global partnership between Subsea 7 and OneSubsea, a Schlumberger company. The award is for the deepwater Katmai field development in the US Gulf of Mexico's Green Canyon 40.

The high-voltage cable system from NKT is now ready to transmit renewable energy from the Rentel offshore wind farm to the Belgian power grid. When in operation the offshore wind farm will provide green energy to 300,000 households supporting the national target of 13 % of the power consumption to be covered by renewable energy by 2020. For NKT the turnkey project has been successfully executed after great collaboration with Rentel NV.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) today announced updated Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems regulations. BSEE’s revisions reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while ensuring that operations remain safe and environmentally responsible. The Bureau’s efforts on regulatory reform encourage responsible energy exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf to maintain the Nation's position as a global energy leader.

Atlantic Basin Distillate Tight, Gasoline Weak, but Both Will Stay Supported by Import Requirements into Latin America

Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”), and its bid consortium member Chevron Brasil Óleo & Gás Ltda (“Chevron”), have won a 35-year production sharing contract for the Saturno pre-salt block located off the coast of Brazil in the Santos Basin. Shell will pay its share of the total signing bonus for the block, equating to approximately USD $390 million [R$ 1,562 billion].

Equinor has signed an agreement to acquire Chevron’s 40% operated interest in the Rosebank project, one of the largest undeveloped fields on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Once concluded, the transaction will strengthen Equinor’s UK portfolio, which includes the Mariner development, attractive exploration opportunities and three producing offshore wind farms.

Talos Energy Inc. has announced that the Mexican oil & gas regulator, the National Hydrocarbons Commission ("CNH") has approved the appraisal plan for the Zama discovery.

Saipem announces that with effect from November 15, 2018, Stefano Cavacini will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of Saipem SpA. with responsibility for Administration, Finance and Control.

i-Tech Services, a Subsea 7 company, has strengthened its underwater inspection and maintenance capability with the provision of new mini ROVs for performing subsea operations in challenging environments.

Subsea excavation pioneer Rotech Subsea Ltd. has announced the completion of two major scopes of work in Vietnam for one of the world’s leading offshore energy contractors.

Ocean Specialists, Inc (OSI), a leading system development and advisory firm for telecommunications network solutions, has announced that the installation of the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) is complete. SACS is the first direct link between Africa and South America. The Provisional Acceptance certificate was signed at a ceremony in Luanda by Angola Cables CEO, António Nunes and NEC Corporation Project Manager, Hiroshi Kawakami.