Infomarine On-Line Maritime News - Offshore Engineer

X1 Wind Gets DNV Certification for Floating Wind Platform Design

X1 Wind has received a Statement of Compliance for the basic design of its X100 floating offshore wind platform from classification society DNV, marking a key milestone…

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Aramco Warns of Severe Oil Market Fallout from Hormuz Blockade

Saudi Arabia's Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be 'catastrophic consequences' for the world's oil markets if the Iran war continues…

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Equinor Finds Oil and Gas Near Troll and Sleipner Hubs in North Sea

Equinor has made two hydrocarbon discoveries in the North Sea, finding oil in the Troll area and gas and condensate near the Sleipner hub, with both considered commercially viable…

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Antarctic Sea Ice Extent Reaches Seasonal Minimum

Antarctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 2.58 million square kilometers (996,000 square miles) on February 26, 2026, according to scientists at the National Snow and

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Ashtead Technology Places New Order for Sonardyne’s Fusion 2 Platform

Sonardyne has received a major new order for its Fusion 2 platform and 6+ technology from Ashtead Technology.This investment increases Ashtead Technology’s rental fleet of Sonardyne Compatt 6+ to well over 1,000

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US Undiscovered Offshore Reserves Could Maintain Supply for 100 Years

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources, an estimate of the undiscovered, technically…

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NOAA Determines TMC USA’s Seabed Mining Application is in Substantial Compliance

NOAA has determined that the consolidated application submitted by The Metals Company USA (TMC USA) for an exploration license and commercial recovery permit under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA)

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OSV Market: Asia Pacific Downshifts for the Long Haul

2025 was a year of recalibration, continuing the softness experienced since the fourth quarter of 2024. Rather than a slowdown, this period can be better described…

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Offshore Tech: Seadrill Adopts igus’ Modular Energy Chains

A modular cable management system, designed by German-based supplier igus, has been implemented by offshore driller Seadrill to reduce downtime, cut maintenance…

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Borr Drilling Puts Three Jack-Up Rigs in Arabian Gulf on Standby

Offshore drilling contractor Borr Drilling has placed three jack-up rigs on standby in the Arabian Gulf following recent hostilities in the region arising from the U…

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Semco Maritime, Zamakona Form Las Palmas Shipyard Alliance

Semco Maritime and Zamakona Yards have formed a strategic alliance to establish Las Palmas Shipyard, a new hub for rig upgrades, vessel maintenance and offshore…

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Vestas to Build Offshore Wind Nacelle Assembly Plant in Japan

Wind turbine maker Vestas on Monday agreed to cooperate with Japan's industry ministry to establish a nacelle assembly facility in the country by the fiscal year…