Oceaneering International, Inc. has launched a new global Engineering Consultancy, aimed at delivering specialist technical engineering solutions that complement its existing Asset Integrity business.

Forum Subsea Technologies has launched the latest version of its VMAX simulator to integrate with its next generation of electric remotely operated vehicles (eROV).

The market for the micro- and mini-ROV is under drastic change, with more suppliers entering the market, and prices for the ROVs dropping significantly. The performance of the entry-level ROVs makes them useful for professional use – provided you have the right software capabilities.

Mark Ford, Technical Manager of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), has been promoted to Technical Director of the global organization.

The Leading Maritime Capitals report for 2019 is out, with fresh insight on which maritime metropolises provide the best support for companies in shipping and related services. Criteria include soft and hard infrastructure and access to world-class talent and services – all key components that maritime businesses need to thrive in their chosen locations.

The MacArtney Group announces the launch of their latest connectivity series. TrustLink Metal Shell Connectors are now in stock across the globe.

SubCableWorld (SCW) has announced the forecast of a sixth consecutive year of growth for the industry, despite a recent slowdown in Q1 of 2019.

Hydromea's LUMA, a wireless high-speed underwater communication system, was successfully deployed by Rever Offshore during an installation of a subsea wellhead foundation for Total drilling in the North Sea in February 2019.

Fugro has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to supply an advanced Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system as part of a new submarine rescue vessel for the Republic of Korea Navy. The system will enhance the operational capabilities of the auxiliary submarine rescue vessel - ASR-II - which is being provided by South Korean shipbuilder, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME).

Unique Group, one of the world’s leading integrated subsea and offshore solution providers, has designed and developed its first Unmanned Surface Vehicle called Uni-Cat.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., a leader in innovative ocean energy solutions, and Acteon Field Life Service Ltd, a subsidiary of Acteon Group Ltd (“Acteon”) and a leading subsea services and solutions company, have announced a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to develop, explore and exploit mutual opportunities in the global oil and gas and renewable markets.

Since committing to go global in September 2018, Harvey Gulf has now been awarded contracts in Mexico, Trinidad, Guyana and Suriname.

From Ocean Business 2019 in Southampton, UK, Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. (Hemisphere) is announces the signing of a strategic distribution agreement with Oceaneering International, Inc.

Forum Subsea Technologies has secured orders from DOF Subsea to supply three of its Ultra Compact Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). DOF Subsea will deploy the vehicles onto three of its ROV support vessels for recently awarded projects in Brazil.

“Our new name reflects what has been on ongoing shift in focus from technology research and development, to market driven application of our patented WAM-V® vessel class.

Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has been recognized with an Order of Distinction for 15 consecutive Gold awards in the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards.