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Sonardyne, a Kraken Robotics company, has started baseline environmental and passive seismic monitoring at the Endurance CO₂ store in the Southern North Sea. On behalf of the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), it deployed six seabed lander systems about 150 km off Teesside. The deployment compris...
The UK National Oceanography Centre's Autosub Long Range vehicle, known as Boaty McBoatface, has successfully conducted trials off Plymouth's coast to test new ocean monitoring technologies. These trials aimed to explore the interactions between floating offshore wind developments and marine environ...
Microsoft has unveiled Project Pantheon, a new AI feature currently in testing. Unlike the controversial Recall, which automatically captured screenshots, Pantheon allows users to manually select and save content, which is then organized for easy retrieval. This shift emphasizes user control over da...
Saab UK has been awarded a contract by Ørsted for a Seaeye Cougar XT Compact, enhancing Ørsted's fleet to three Cougar vehicles. This order is aimed at bolstering inspection and maintenance operations across Ørsted's offshore wind portfolio, utilizing the vehicle's compact design and reliable electr...
Project Zenith, a developer-focused PC with a preset AI coding environment, aims to challenge Apple's dominance in the market. This system features specific hardware optimized for AI execution, starting with AMD's Ryzen AI Halo processor and plans to expand its processor support in the future. The...
A recent study published in the Journal of Field Robotics explores innovative methods for repairing offshore wind turbine blades. The research focuses on utilizing a Particle Swarm Optimization-Backpropagation Neural Network combined with Improved Active Disturbance Rejection Control to enhance repa...
In early October 2026, an application named 'Project Odeon' was discovered in the Microsoft Store, sparking discussions about its purpose. Reported by X user Walking Cat, the app is developed and distributed by Microsoft Corporation and is also known as the 'AccountExperiences Test App.' It appears...
Cyberhawk, a subsidiary of Ondas, has secured a multi-year agreement with SSE’s regulated electricity network businesses, SSEN Transmission and Distribution. This three-year deal, with a potential two-year extension, allows Cyberhawk to provide drone inspection and surveying services across SSE’s el...
Fugro UST21 has successfully concluded offshore geotechnical site investigations for Ørsted’s ambitious 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project, which took place in early August 2025. Situated around 70 kilometers off the coast of Incheon, South Korea, this initiative is poised to become the largest of...
Robosys Automation is spearheading Project ORACLES, an initiative aimed at revolutionizing the environmental consenting process for offshore wind farms (OWFs). This collaborative effort involves key partners such as ACUAOcean, MSEIS, Plymouth Marine Laboratories, and the Offshore Renewable Energy Ca...
Sulmara, an international subsea specialist, is experiencing increased demand for its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operations and seabed mapping services, largely due to the rapid growth of Taiwan’s offshore wind market. This uptick in interest highlights a significant trend among developers, who a...
Pharos has successfully completed the subsea postlay trenching of a 14-inch Raw Gas Sealine and a 10-inch Export Gas Sealine using its advanced Q1000 jet trencher. The project, which also included the trenching of an associated fibre optic cable, was carried out in collaboration with strategic partn...
Fugro has been awarded a two-year contract by EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to conduct long-term marine mammal monitoring along the south coast of Ireland. This initiative is part of EirGrid’s Powering Up Offshore – South Coast programme, aimed at enhancing the el...
Fugro has secured a significant geotechnical survey contract from SSE for the Berwick Bank B phase of the ambitious Berwick Bank offshore wind project located in the North Sea. This phase is part of a broader initiative aimed at achieving a total offshore wind capacity of 4.1 GW across three phases....
Fugro has secured a contract to conduct extensive geotechnical surveys for the NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm, a significant renewable energy initiative spearheaded by TotalEnergies. The project is located at the North Sea N-12.1 site. Scheduled to begin shortly, these investigations aim to g...
DeepOcean, a global leader in ocean services, has successfully finalized trenching and survey operations for inter-array cables associated with a U.S. offshore wind project. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to the grow...
The FORE-PAIR consortium has officially launched a project aimed at developing autonomous robotic technologies for the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of floating offshore energy platforms, including floating wind and solar systems. This initiative is backed by approximately 10 million euros i...
Fugro has successfully finalized geophysical and archaeological surveys for Energia Wind 2020, facilitating the development of the Rimini offshore wind farm, one of Italy’s pioneering fixed-bottom offshore wind projects. This significant 330 MW initiative marks a crucial advancement in Italy's energ...
SEKIKAIJI Industry, a submarine cable installation specialist based in Japan, has enhanced its operational capabilities by acquiring advanced trenching equipment from the subsea technology and services provider, SMD. This strategic investment aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of under...
In an effort to address the persistent threat of unexploded ordnance (UXO), the Global Union for Humanity (GUH) is organizing a conference that will bring together developers, regulators, and experts in the field. Scheduled to take place next month, the event aims to foster collaboration and share b...
Fugro has secured a major contract from Shinfox Energy to provide geotechnical services for the 700 MW Youde offshore wind farm, part of Taiwan's Round 3.2 offshore wind tender. This project, situated off the west coast of Taiwan, aims to enhance the region's renewable energy capacity. The contract...
Exail, a prominent player in inertial navigation technologies, has announced a significant contract with Brazilian offshore services firm Mitang. Under this agreement, Exail will supply 30 Quadrans Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for installation on Floating Production, Storage and Off...
DOF has unveiled a groundbreaking modular cable repair spread aimed at revolutionizing the response of offshore wind operators to cable faults. This innovative system, designed for compatibility across DOF's fleet, stands out for its unique combination of flexibility, road transportability, and rapi...
Fugro, a leading provider of geo-data solutions, has partnered with Spoor, a software company specializing in environmental impact reduction for renewable energy projects, to create a new bird-monitoring solution aimed at offshore renewable energy initiatives. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) w...
Fugro has secured a contract to conduct offshore soil investigation services for the Blue Mackerel offshore wind farm, a significant renewable energy initiative in Australia. This project, located off the coast of Brataualung and Tatungalung country in Gippsland, Victoria, is poised to become one of...
Forum Energy Technologies’ Subsea Product Line has secured a contract to sell an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) along with a Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a subsea organization based in North America. This transaction represents a significant mil...
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