Fugro has signed a memorandum of understanding with Commercial Dive Academy (CDA) and AMC Search (AMCS), to collaborate on bringing Fugro’s highly acclaimed Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Induction Course to…
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Strong 2023 for Fugro High growth, improved margins and boosted cash flow Mark Heine, CEO: “I am excited to announce another quarter of strong performance, concluding a year in which we made…
Fugro has been selected to map the coastal habitats of the entire Italian coast as part of the Italian government’s Marine Ecosystem Restoration (MER) Project, a groundbreaking initiative under the…
Kongsberg Discovery is excited to announce a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) award to assist in the U.S. Navy’s Large Displacement Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV) prototype . Kongsberg Discovery has been…
Continuing to build its international reputation for ocean and marine engineering and science training, the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is holding its second 3-day in-person course on Offshore Wind…
Fameline’s MIE Group and H & S Diving Consulting combine forces in underwater services merger
Fameline’s MIE Group and H & S Diving Consulting combine forces in underwater services merger, bringing unrivalled commercial and operational expertise to the maritime sector A merger between the underwater…
Following a number of tragic fatalities, IMCA outlines new guidelines for Underwater Ships Husbandry
Owing to a number of fatalities involving divers working on Underwater Ship Husbandry (UWSH) projects in recent years, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has released new Guidance with the…
The MY Savannah is an 84m luxury megayacht built in 2015 by Feadship, available for charter with a crew of 24 for up to twelve guests. She has the distinction…
Last week’s AGM of the Society for Underwater Technology marked the official hand over to new elected officers in three senior posts – President, Hon Secretary and Hon Treasurer; the…
Bill Chilton has been announced as the new Diving Manager at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Chilton joined IMCA in November 2021 and has 25 years of experience in…
Fugro supports Ignitis Renewables with seabed survey for Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a geophysical survey at Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm site. This critical step in the project’s…
In August one of our diver/technician teams carried out several repairs during one operation on a 288-meter tanker. Work on the propeller blades, net catcher, rope cutters, split ring and…
Fugro presents strategy update Towards Full PotentialMajor global trends bolster Fugro’s profitable growth ambitions towards 2027◼ Increasing need for Geo-data insights in the energy, infrastructure and water markets leads tosignificant…
After almost 12 years leading Diving at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), and more than 40 years working in the sector, Bryan McGlinchy will be retiring at the end of the…
‘INVESTING IN MARINE BIODIVERSITY’ – 31 October 2023 The World Ocean Council (WOC) is proud to present a virtual roundtable event that promises to be a groundbreaking gathering of minds…
Strong performance: steep growth and ongoing result improvement Delivering on mid-term targets Mark Heine, CEO: “I am excited to report another strong set of results. All regions contributed to significantly higher margins,…
BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 31 October and 1 November 2023 a course on blasting and coating activities as well as corrosion controls. Participants will…
Kongsberg Discovery launches new Multibeam Echosounder to ‘unlock the secrets of the seafloor’
Horten, Norway, 27 September 2023 – Kongsberg Discovery has announced the launch of EM 2042 – a Multibeam Echo Sounder capable of extending operational weather windows, offering unique flexibility, and delivering…
Fugro has been selected by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to map the Atlantic coastal waters of Florida, spanning from Georgia to Miami. The contract was awarded as…
The Society for Underwater Technology’s (SUT) 9th International Offshore Site Investigation (OSIG) Conference “Innovation Geotechnologies for Energy Transition” held last week (12-14 September) at Imperial College London, saw the award of the…
New diving guidance on subsea power cables will improve safety practices and offshore wind power capacity.
New guidance from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has been published to support the increase in diving work associated with subsea power cables. While subsea power cables have been…
With record-high temperatures combined with extreme climate and weather patterns; researchers say we must help communities plan how best to reduce the risks. Since April 2023, the global average temperature…
Idalia to make landfall tomorrow30 Aug 2023, Gulf Coast ports, United States Tropical Storm Idalia is predicted to make landfall as Category 3 storm tomorrow morning (Wednesday 30 August) north…
Fugro supports the Netherlands’ energy transition with site investigations for RVO’s Nederwiek wind farm sites II & III (noord)
Fugro has been awarded two geotechnical investigation contracts for the development of the Dutch Nederwiek wind farm sites II & III (noord). The contracts, awarded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency…
Roger Moore joins as Technical Adviser – Remote Systems, ROV & Offshore Survey. Romina Nicolaides joins as Communications and Marketing Specialist. Two new additions to IMCA’s Secretariat will further enhance…