Aberdeen-based Enpro Subsea showcased the results of a pioneering subsea technology research and development (R&D) program during a recent visit from Member of Scottish Parliament Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills.

The Carbon Trust has announced the launch of Stage 2 of the Offshore Renewable Joint Industry Project (ORJIP) for Offshore Wind.

The Marine Technology Society has announced its 2019 award winners. The individual recipients—students, young professionals, and career professionals—have distinguished themselves in their work, through technological accomplishment, volunteer service, or mentorship. Companies and MTS Committees and Sections are also honored.

The RelyOn Nutec Group has announced the acquisition of Red Oak Ltd. - trading as Cresent.

Aker Solutions has launched its Intelligent Subsea offering designed to accelerate field development and maximize performance.

As the global shipping industry learns that the UK-flagged Stena Impero seized by Iranian forces in July was 'spoofed' and begins to accept the extent to which vessels unprepared for a cyber event can be affected, Itai Sela, CEO of cyber security pioneer Naval Dome, says that original equipment manufacturers are not doing enough to provide end users with the level of protection required to secure critical systems.

Fugro has successfully completed the second of three Malaysian seep hunting and geochemical campaigns for the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia’s fully integrated oil and gas company.

Equinor has announced the second class of global start-up companies selected to participate in the Techstars Energy Accelerator. Three Norwegian companies participate in the program.

Airborne Oil & Gas B.V. has been awarded a large contract from a supermajor through Oceaneering International Inc to supply Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) flowlines for deployment in West Africa. It is believed to be the first TCP solution of this type utilised in the region and expected to save the operator up to 40% on total installation costs.

Aberdeen-headquartered asset integrity management firm IMRANDD is set to launch Advanced Inspection Data Analytics (AIDA), a tool which has the potential to save companies upwards of 20% a year in inspection costs per asset and several million dollars from unplanned outages (even preventing one days outage could save upwards $1m).

Operator Siccar Point Energy E&P Ltd has awarded an exclusive Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract to Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte Ltd for the design of a Sevan cylindrical FPSO for its Cambo field development on the UK Continental Shelf.

GCE Ocean Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Subsea Monitoring Network that allows for the development of new ocean technologies and ensuring sustainable use of ocean resources.

Subsea 7 S.A. announces the award of a sizeable⁽¹⁾ contract by Total E&P do Brasil(2) for the development of the Lapa North East field located approximately 300 kilometers off the coast of the State of São Paulo, at 2,150 metres water depth in the pre-salt Santos Basin.

Boskalis Subsea Services is creating new opportunities for the supply chain as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.

N-Sea, a leading Survey and IMR subsea solutions provider, continues to lead the subsea survey market, by announcing an investment in its data management capabilities by acquiring a new storage system valued in excess of €1.8million.

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian King as President - Chief Engineer. Brian will have direct supervision of the business and affairs of the company. He will be responsible for advancing EBDG's major strategic objectives while leading the team on planning, business management, engineering, personnel development and sales.