Maritime Industry Briefing: Fugro Wins North Sea UXO Survey Contract; CACI Secures $145M U.S. Navy Technology Order

## Maritime Industry Briefing: North Sea UXO Clearance and U.S. Navy Technology Investment ### Fugro to Survey and Clear Unexploded Ordnance Along North Sea Wind Cable Routes Dutch geoscience and survey specialist Fugro has secured a significant contract from German transmission system operator 50Hertz to conduct unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys and clearance operations along the routes of two major offshore wind grid connections in the North Sea, according to Splash247. The contract covers the LanWin3 and LanWin6 high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links — critical infrastructure projects designed to connect offshore wind generation capacity to the German mainland grid. The North Sea's seabed remains heavily contaminated with unexploded munitions dating back to both World War I and World War II, presenting a persistent and serious hazard to subsea cable installation and offshore construction activities. UXO survey and clearance has become an increasingly essential precursor to offshore energy infrastructure development across the North Sea, as European nations accelerate the buildout of offshore wind capacity to meet renewable energy targets. Fugro's specialist capabilities in geophysical survey and subsea hazard assessment position the company as a key enabler of this energy transition work. The LanWin3 and LanWin6 HVDC connections form part of Germany's broader strategy to integrate large volumes of offshore wind power into its national grid, and timely UXO clearance is essential to keeping cable-laying operations on schedule. --- ### CACI Awarded $145 Million U.S. Navy Task Order for Maritime Technology Development Defence and technology solutions firm CACI International has been awarded a four-year task order valued at up to $145 million to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in advancing next-generation maritime technologies, the company announced via PR Newswire. The NSWCCD, based in Maryland, is the U.S. Navy's primary research and development centre for ship systems, including hull design, propulsion, signatures management, and survivability. CACI's work under the task order is expected to contribute to the development of advanced maritime capabilities across these domains. The contract underscores continued significant investment by the U.S. Department of Defense in naval research and development as the Navy seeks to modernise its fleet and maintain technological superiority. Four-year task orders of this scale reflect the long-term, complex nature of naval engineering programmes and the sustained expertise required to deliver them. CACI, listed on the NYSE, provides a broad range of technology, intelligence, and mission support services to U.S. government clients. --- *Stories sourced from Splash247 and PR Newswire. Additional items received this cycle were outside the scope of maritime industry coverage.*