Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of mission-critical subsea technology solutions has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ocean Science Consulting Ltd. (OSC) to streamline the delivery of environmental monitoring, mitigation solutions and compliance services across the global offshore energy sector.

Under this agreement, Ashtead Technology and OSC will provide fully integrated environmental monitoring and mitigation solutions to oil and gas and offshore wind developers operating in complex and regulated marine environments. Ashtead Technology will manage and deliver the subsea technology and solutions to monitor and mitigate the environmental impact of subsea operations, while OSC will provide key compliance strategies, underwater noise monitoring, data analysis and effective regulatory reporting.

Offshore energy projects – whether decommissioning legacy infrastructure, laying subsea cables or installing wind turbines – must address subsea noise and its potential impact on marine life. Through this collaboration, clients can meet environmental requirements more confidently, with a single provider supporting the entire offshore asset lifecycle.

For over two decades, OSC has supported offshore energy clients by providing expert compliance advice, guiding licensing processes and delivering scientifically robust environmental monitoring and research. OSC’s team—comprising PhD-qualified marine biologists, oceanographers, statisticians, engineers and specialists in underwater physical and bioacoustics—conducts high-impact, scientifically robust and defensible studies published in leading peer-reviewed journals. These efforts enhance transparency at the interface between industry and the environment, while also addressing complex client challenges and shaping environmental policy.

Ashtead Technology is a global leader in the provision of subsea technology and instrumentation for offshore energy applications. With the world’s largest independent fleet of subsea technology, Ashtead Technology also brings expert teams ready to maintain, deploy and support high-spec equipment in sensitive offshore conditions.

“This partnership significantly enhances our ability to deliver end-to-end support for clients in both offshore wind and traditional energy sectors,” said Dr. Victoria Todd, Managing Director at OSC. “With Ashtead Technology managing logistics and equipment, we can concentrate on our scientific core: designing compliance strategies, analysing environmental data and delivering credible reporting and journal papers to support licences and regulatory submissions.”

“Our clients in offshore wind and oil and gas are under growing pressure to deliver low-impact operations that meet stringent environmental expectations,” said Ross MacLeod, Head of Asset Integrity Ashtead Technology. “Together with OSC, we’re removing the complexity from marine compliance — delivering an unrivalled integrated offering to protect marine ecosystems.”

About Ashtead Technology
Ashtead Technology is a leading subsea technology solutions provider for the global offshore energy sector. Ashtead Technology’s specialist equipment, advanced-technologies and support services enable its customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, with over 85% of its equipment fungible across the offshore renewables and oil and gas markets.
Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally, servicing customers from its facilities strategically located in key offshore energy hubs.
To learn more, please visit www.ashtead-technology.com

About OSC
Ocean Science Consulting Ltd (OSC) is a global authority in marine mammal mitigation and underwater noise impact assessment. With over 20 years of experience, OSC helps offshore operators navigate complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining environmental integrity. OSC specialises in underwater noise impact measurement and assessment, marine mammal risk mitigation and rigs-to-reefs decommissioning studies, across offshore industries including Oil and Gas (O&G), renewable energy, ports, aquaculture, and defence. OSC is unique in investing significantly in peer-reviewed scientific research and publications by its team of highly qualified scientists, who have authored key guidelines around Marine Mammal Observation and Passive Acoustic Monitoring. ISO-certified to 9001, 14001, 45001, OSC is a trusted scientific partner delivering rigorous, policy-shaping marine environmental solutions.
To learn more, please visit www.osc.co.uk

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