Ocean News & Technology Magazine

09/15/2026

We are pleased to announce the MOC 2026 Strategic Conference, taking place on 20 October 2026 at the Grand Auditorium, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt.

Under the theme “Egypt as an Anchoring Force for Energy Security in the Mediterranean”, the Strategic Conference will bring together leading energy professionals, decision makers and industry experts for high level discussions on the future of energy in the Mediterranean.

The programme will focus on bold ideas, innovation and shared solutions to support a more secure, sustainable and prosperous Mediterranean energy future.

📅 20 October 2026
📍 Grand Auditorium, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Join us for a day of strategic dialogue, valuable insights and meaningful connections.

Discover the Strategic Conference and join MOC 2026.

Register as a delegate here: https://moc-egypt.com/delegate-rates-benefits/ and collect your conference pass

09/15/2026

MacGregor Global wins contracts to equip four oceanographic research vessels

MacGregor has won contracts to supply deck cranes, winches, A-frames, and other handling equipment for four new oceanographic research vessels being built in Spain for Germany's BSH and in India for the Geological Survey of India, with deliveries running through 2029.

09/15/2026

Austal USA floating dry dock certified at San Diego ship repair facility

Austal USA has achieved full certification for its floating dry dock at the company's San Diego ship repair facility, expanding West Coast dry dock services for the Navy and other customers. The 531-foot structure offers a 9,000 light ton lifting capacity and anchors Austal USA's Repair and Services...

09/14/2026

Block A-18-01 PSC signed for Malaysia-Thailand joint development area

PETRONAS Carigali's subsidiary PC JDA and partner PTTEP JDX have secured government approvals for a new 35-year PSC covering Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area, along with a Gas Sales Agreement supporting natural gas supply to both countries.

09/14/2026

Havoc and CSBC partner to co-produce autonomous surface vessels for Taiwan

Havoc and CSBC Corporation, Taiwan have announced a licensed co-production partnership to develop autonomous surface vessels for Taiwan's maritime security, aligned with the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act and Taiwan's Self-Reliant Defense policy.

09/13/2026

CHC Navigation launches CoMeta photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting software

CHCNAV CoMeta integrates photogrammetry and native 3D Gaussian Splatting in a single desktop platform, supporting large-scale UAV mapping, digital twin creation, and geospatial workflows across more than 400 compatible camera systems.

09/12/2026

Freedom Edge 26 wraps up trilateral Indo-Pacific naval readiness exercise

Exercise Freedom Edge 26 brought together maritime, air, medical, and cyber forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States for five days of integrated trilateral training across international waters and airspace in the Indo-Pacific region.

09/11/2026

Keel laid for future USS John E. Kilmer at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works hosted the keel laying ceremony for DDG 134, the future USS John E. Kilmer, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer named for a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient. The event featured remarks from Navy and shipbuilding leaders on the vessel's role in America's Fleet of the ...

09/11/2026

FoundOcean launches CPS Remedial Stabilization Solution for offshore wind cables

FoundOcean has introduced a grout-filled fabric formwork system to stabilize Cable Protection Systems on offshore wind installations before cable integrity is compromised. The targeted solution aims to reduce costly repair campaigns and extend asset life across aging offshore wind infrastructure.