Opinion

SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

From wind turbines receiving cargo by drone to unmanned drilling rigs producing oil, offshore operations are being automated. 

23rd April 2025

Core values: How automation is crucial to seabed sampling

23rd April 2025

FEATURES & VIDEOS

FEATURES & VIDEOS

In our previous article about protecting your intellectual property, we touched upon the significant opportunities for collaboration and joint ventures in the commercial marine industry.

14th April 2025

Maritime Law Focus: Shareholders’ agreements

14th April 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business…

11th April 2025

Electric drives could transform small craft inshore work

11th April 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Forward error correction (FEC) has become a trusted delivery vessel for critical data and video at sea. KenCast CEO Dr Henrik Axelsson explains how this unsung hero keeps, vessels moving, the seabed…

8th April 2025

Smart FEC: the backbone that keeps vital data flowing

8th April 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

A report that looks specifically at Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) will paint a bleak picture of the industry and why it is not developing as expected.

7th April 2025

New report highlights USV industry challenges

7th April 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

It’s time for Spain to get afloat, says Juan de Dios Lopez, Technical and Industrial director with the Wind Energy Business Association (Asociación Empresarial Eólica - AEE).

1st April 2025

Interview: Call for action in Spain’s offshore wind sector

1st April 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Panellists and delegates have accused the EC of ignoring inferior practices in non-European countries that make competition in the sector unfair and a threat to survival.

24th March 2025

EC must implement fairer rules to halt Chinese ‘disgrace’

24th March 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Offshore wind will ‘lead Europe to energy transition’, according to energy giant Iberdrola’s chief of renewables, despite hurdles that had been put up by Covid and Russia invading Ukraine.

19th March 2025

Iberdrola chief calls offshore wind ‘revolution of 21st century’

19th March 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Battery technology is transforming commercial shipping, with hybrid and electric vessels playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation, according to market intelligence firm Intelatus.

18th March 2025

Battery-powered vessels crucial role in decarbonisation

18th March 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) is key for businesses in commercial marine, particularly in light of increased partnership working and the rapid development of technology.

10th March 2025

Maritime Law Focus: Protecting your IP

10th March 2025