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U.S., Israel Stike Iran: What's Next for Shipping

Feb 28, 2026

The diplomatic route in Iran is now exhausted, as last night the United States and Israel attacked Iran, sharply escalating security risks for commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and adjacent waters, prompting immediate operational and insurance repercussions across the global maritime sector…

Shell Troubleshoots Subsea Equipment at Ormen Lange Oil Field

Feb 26, 2026

Shell is currently troubleshooting parts of the subsea system at its offshore Ormen Lange gas field in the Norwegian Sea, where output has been curtailed since February 16, the company said on Thursday.Shell Norway has mobilised a vessel with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV)…

German Shipowner Buys Two Multi-Purpose Vessels

Feb 26, 2026

Germany’s Ernst Russ has acquired two multi-purpose vessels, MV Ronnie and MV Charlie, as part of its long-term fleet strategy to expand exposure to the project cargo segment and strengthen predictable earnings.The Hamburg-based shipowner said…

Odfjell Technology to Buy Majority Stake in Well Intervention Firms

Feb 26, 2026

Odfjell Technology has agreed to acquire a 70% ownership stake in Kaseum Holdings and Razor Oiltools, two companies focused on lightweight intervention and plug and abandonment (P&A) services.The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Odfjell Technology’s position in technology-led…

OceanTools Celebrates Recent Project Successes

Feb 25, 2026

OceanTools is celebrating two projects that highlight their engineering expertise and versatility. From designing subsea pressure housings for a well-known space technology company to creating solutions for the world’s deepest oceans, their…

BOEM Proposes Regulation Revision to Support Mineral Exploration

Feb 23, 2026

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced proposed revisions to its regulations governing hard mineral resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf aiming to advance exploration and development of critical minerals essential to national security…

Meet VideoRay’s new Mission Specialist Wraith

Feb 22, 2026

The new Mission Specialist Wraith from VideoRay is a next-generation compact ROV that sets a new standard in subsea agility, power, and operational versatility. Featuring a ten-thruster design with true six-degrees-of-freedom control, Wraith…

Borr Drilling Reports Revenue Drop but Improved Outlook

Feb 18, 2026

Borr Drilling has reported a drop in revenue in its unaudited results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.Highlights include:•Fourth quarter total operating revenues of $259.4 million, a decrease of $17.7 million or 6% compared…

DOF Group ASA Awarded Contract in Argentina

Feb 16, 2026

DOF Group ASA announced the award of a substantial contract for a project in Argentina. The project is scheduled for offshore operations across two campaigns in Q2 and Q3-Q4 of 2026 and will encompass mooring pre-lay, pipeline end manifold installation/construction management…

Petronas Takes Operatorship of Oman’s Offshore Block 18

Feb 13, 2026

Petronas has signed a concession agreement with the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and OQ Exploration and Production Batinah Offshore (OQEP) for exploration activities in offshore Block 18, expanding its international upstream portfolio…

Martens en Van Oord Purchases Autonomous Survey Vessel From Demcon unmanned systems

Feb 12, 2026

Martens en Van Oord, a contractor in roadworks, civil and hydraulic engineering, is taking a step toward further sustainability and modernization of its fleet by investing in the latest generation of the V4000 autonomous unmanned survey vessel (USV) from Demcon unmanned systems…

BW Offshore, McDermott Unveil Blue Ammonia FPSO Concept (Video)

Feb 12, 2026

BW Offshore has unveiled a floating blue ammonia FPSO concept developed in collaboration with McDermott International, combining offshore production, carbon capture and direct export to convert surplus natural gas into lower-carbon fuel.The floating production…

Aquaterra Energy Gets Multi-Year Well Intervention Job off Spain

Feb 10, 2026

Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year, seven-figure contract to provide subsea well access equipment for intervention and abandonment operations across 11 wells offshore Spain.Under the agreement with a global offshore services company,…

Chevron Enlists Subsea7 for Mediterranean Sea Job

Feb 10, 2026

Subsea7 has secured contract by Chevron for subsea installation in the Eastern Mediterranean.Subsea7’s scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 17 kilometers of subsea flowlines and umbilicals.Project management and engineering…

Perenco Installs Kombi-II MOPU Offshore Congo

Feb 09, 2026

Perenco has installed the Kombi-II mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) at its operated Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) field as part of the redevelopment of the mature Congolese offshore asset.The project, representing an investment of more than $200 million…

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