Prysmian Group, a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, have secured three important projects to provide new cable connections for offshore wind farms in France.

August 29, 2018: Mercy Ships Cargo Day, an annual event established by the worldwide shipping community in 2016, has announced a $1 million target goal for 2018. The event, held Oct. 3, provides the opportunity for the shipping and trading community around the world to donate 50 percent of its commission on cargoes (Mercy Cargoes) or to make a direct financial contribution to Mercy Ships.

With onshore infrastructure to support polar operations falling behind a substantial influx of ships, manufacturers need to take responsibility as well as opportunities when it comes to meeting demand for ‘winterized’ shipboard equipment, according to Vestdavit.

Hess Corporation announces a ninth oil discovery offshore Guyana at the Hammerhead-1 well, marking its fifth oil discovery on the Stabroek Block in the past year and proving a new play concept for potential development.

Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry, and Nigerian engineering firm Crestech, have signed their largest contract to date after forming a strategic alliance in November 2016.

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems begin to control safety-critical infrastructure across a growing number of industries, the need to ensure safe use of AI in systems has become a top priority.

BiSN, a leader in metal-to-metal downhole sealing solutions, has underlined its global expansion plans with the appointment of two key positions.

Quality Liquefied Natural Gas Transport, LLC (“Q-LNG”) announces its further commitment to support the cruise line industry and its liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) marine fueling needs by executing a letter of intent (“LOI”) with VT Halter Marine, Inc. (“VT Halter”) to construct an 8,000m³ LNG Bunkering Vessel on speculation.

Three high-tech vessels, all serving very different segments, have been selected as the nominees for this year’s coveted Ship of The Year title. Aker Biomarine’s krill harvesting ship Antarctic Endurance, The Fjords all electric passenger vessel Future of The Fjords, and PONANT’s expedition cruise ship Le Lapérouse complete the shortlist for the prestigious accolade, to be handed out at SMM in Hamburg on 4 September.

Marine manufacturer TIE has delivered a year-long cluster contract for Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC.

With its FuchsRohr AluDrill pipe OTTO FUCHS Drilling Solutions presents a highly reliable and cost-efficient solution for today's modern drilling market that increasing relies on multilateral and extended reach applications.

TDI-Brooks International, Inc (under contract to TGS), has deployed the R/V Proteus to Brazil to begin an offshore coring program with advanced geochemistry analysis. The program in Brazil follows the successful Gigante and Otos programs in 2016-2017 in the Gulf of Mexico.

Kongsberg Digital launches their new digital twin at ONS 2018 in Stavanger, Norway, after a successful feasibility study with Equinor.

RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) continues in their quest in the practical integration of drone technology in the world maritime surveying with yet another class society approval for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces, this time from ClassNK.

RINA, the classification, certification, inspection, testing and consulting multinational has launched the Digital Ship Notation, the first additional class notation available for shipowners willing to demonstrate the added value of their ship or fleet through the efficient use of digital technology.

A new Westwood report reviews exploration potential across both the US and Mexican sides of the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The Industry and Government are hoping for a bonanza of oil discoveries in Mexican waters of the Southern Gulf of Mexico but could be frustrated by the complex and variable geology which is quite different from the prolific US waters to the north.