In 2018, European tidal stream installations reached 26.8MW, and wave energy installations 11.3MW. Europe continues to lead the world in ocean energy deployments, and last year its tidal projects produced record volumes of electricity, according to yearly statistics published by Ocean Energy Europe.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) on April 24, 2019 under which Anadarko shareholders would receive $38.00 in cash and 0.6094 shares of Occidental common stock for each share of Anadarko common stock.

Putting Steel in The Water: Opportunities, Challenges and Innovations with Ocean Energy Systems

Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Murphy Exploration & Production Company – USA (“Murphy”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire deep water Gulf of Mexico assets from LLOG Exploration Offshore, L.L.C. and LLOG Bluewater Holdings, L.L.C., (“LLOG”).

Few applications offer the challenges that are faced by the pump drivetrain on a dredging vessel. Massive power requirements, huge inertial loads and the ever-present risk of a blockage; all of these factors have to be managed by the clutch assembly, which has recently had a technological boost, thanks to Wichita Clutch.

Centrica Storage is the first offshore operator to have upgraded its personnel protection with Survitec’s new Tri-Approved Immersion Suit. It is estimated approximately 3,500 personnel per year will wear the suit during helicopter transits from Humberside Airport to the Rough Gas field in the Southern North Sea.

ExxonMobil says it will increase its exploration acreage in Namibia with the addition of approximately 7 million net acres (28,000 square kilometers) following the signing of an agreement with the government of Namibia and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) for blocks 1710 and 1810, and farm-in agreements with NAMCOR for blocks 1711 and 1811A.

Operator Shell Offshore Inc. announces a significant discovery at the Blacktip prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Equinor holds a 19.1% working interest in the block.

Sparrows Group has reinforced its leading position in the North Sea following contract renewals worth an estimated £30 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2019.

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has launched a new 4-step guide to authenticating fenders. This will help designers, operators and owners of port infrastructure procure these systems more confidently, safe in the knowledge that they are investing cost-effectively in equipment that guarantees quality and reliable performance over the long-term.

CSA Ocean Sciences (CSA), has announced the publication of an updated global equipment catalog.

Tero Marine, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, has developed fleet management software for the shipping industry for more than three decades. The company’s flagship, TM Master, is recognized as one of the leading brands in the business. Today, TM Master is a crucial tool for shipowners all over the world, not only as an instrument for planned maintenance (and asset management), but also as a business intelligence resource.

FarSounder, a leader in 3D forward-looking sonar, announces the issuance of their fifth patent. It was issued by the Japanese Patent Office, one of the largest in the world. This patent relates to their invention of integrated sonar devices and methods and is FarSounder's first issued in Japan.

Talos Energy Inc has announced the appointment of Shannon E. Young, III as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Talos, effective May 16, 2019. Michael L. Harding, II, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, will continue to serve as the Chief Accounting Officer of the Company on an interim basis for a mutually agreed period.

Ashtead Technology has announced it has acquired Louisiana based subsea equipment rental and cutting services specialist, Aqua-Tech Solutions, as part of the company’s international growth plans in the USA.

By supplying its Rhodium Alarm Monitoring System (AMS) and Dynamic Positioning and Tracking control system (DPT), RH Marine ensures that the Ecodelta, the first Dutch dredger on LNG, can do its work securely and is dredging at the right speed on the right position.