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Subsea UK
The rise of underwater robotics in focus at Subsea UK event
Subsea UK's annual Underwater Robotics conference will return in October with a live-streamed event demonstrating the latest advances in underwater robotic technology and exploring the opportunities and challenges of an autonomous future.
NSRI integrated into Subsea UK ahead of Global Underwater Hub launch
Research group NSRI is to cease operating independently and become part of Subsea UK.
Subsea UK to embark on ‘new era’ with transition into £13m Global Underwater Hub
Subsea UK boss Neil Gordon says the industry body will embark on a “new era” when it becomes the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) later this year.
Subsea sector urged to act now to reap benefits of energy transition
The subsea industry is being advised to act now to capitalise on the energy transition, with experts warning that the road to net zero is already underway and companies need to meet the change of pace required.
UK energy minister to highlight Global Underwater Hub in Aberdeen at Subsea Live
The UK’s energy minister has been booked to give the opening address at Subsea Live later this month.
Subsea sector to harness billion-dollar floating wind bonanza
Floating offshore wind (FOW) is rapidly becoming a commercial reality with “massive” global potential for the North Sea subsea sector to exploit.
Subsea industry urged to take stock of new export and trade controls
Advice on how subsea companies can navigate export and trade controls, including changes in place following Brexit, will be the focus of a webinar organised by Subsea UK and the Department for International Trade (DIT) this month (Wednesday, April 28).
Subsea UK signs MoU with TechWorks to counter shared challenges
Trade body Subsea UK has entered into a partnership with its counterpart in the electronics industry to unlock untapped opportunities.
Subsea UK to host virtual TV style debate on energy transition and blue economy
Subsea UK is to host a new virtual TV debate style event to highlight opportunities in the energy transition and the blue economy.
Exemptions promise on new policy shows government taking concerns on board
Subsea industry chief Neil Gordon says exemptions to the UK Government’s new policy on fossil fuels projects abroad shows the sector's concerns had been heeded.
Global Underwater Hub gets £6.5m from Scottish Government
Plans for a new Global Underwater Hub for subsea engineering, led from Aberdeen, has been allocated £6.5million of Scottish Government funding.
Oil supply chain can ‘have cake and eat it’ despite fossil fuel export policy changes
An industry chief is optimistic that government policies axing support for fossil-fuel-related export activity still give scope for the oil sector to “have its cake and eat it”.
Subsea UK webinar series to highlight multi-billion pound floating wind potential
The potential for subsea companies to benefit from the forecasted floating offshore wind boom will be explored in a three-part webinar series starting next week.
Subsea Expo 2021 called off as Covid disruption continues
Organisers of Subsea Expo said today they had made the “difficult but sensible” decision to call off this year’s event due to the worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strathclyde University announces new offshore renewables course
Technical and business professionals are being offered the chance to further develop their knowledge of the green energy market.
Subsea UK survey reveals increased optimism in sector with fewer anticipated job losses
Subsea companies across the UK are reporting an improved outlook for the industry with fewer anticipated redundancies, greater optimism and new geographical markets.
Spotlight on how north-east England’s £1.5billion subsea cluster can thrive
Subsea UK is spearheading a drive to showcase the capabilities of, and opportunities for, the underwater engineering sector in the North-east of England.
Subsea chief says ‘only the brave’ would make predictions about the sector’s future
Subsea UK chief executive Neil Gordon has said “only the brave” would make predictions about the sector’s future.
Government’s 10 point energy plan must have the supply chain at its heart
Its bold, it’s ambitious and it’s also been warmly received by most stakeholders including industry and even environmental groups. The UK Government’s 10 point plan covers clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies in its quest to create jobs and achieve net-zero by 2050.
UK Government announces £1.3m for Aberdeen underwater engineering hub
A planned global underwater engineering hub in Aberdeen could be launched as early as next year after Westminster announced more than a million pounds worth of support.
Support on offer for subsea firms looking for R&D funding
Subsea engineering firms could beef up their research and development budgets with the help of a new practical support programme.
Subsea Expo postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
Organisers of Subsea Expo have opted to postpone the 2021 showcase due to the recent tightening of Covid-19 restrictions.
Subsea firms pointed towards aquaculture as growing industry
Subsea firms are being urged to consider “huge” opportunities in Scotland’s fast-growing aquaculture industry.
Subsea industry is cautiously upbeat
A snapshot survey of the UK’s £7.8 billion subsea supply chain has revealed smaller firms in the underwater engineering industry are cautiously optimistic about the next six to 12 months.