Skarpenord AS and Xtronica AS formed a new joint venture, Skarpenord Xtronica Pte Ltd, in Singapore to combine valve control and automation technologies for maritime and offshore clients across Asia-Pacific.

Heerema Marine Contractors chose Emerson Automation Solutions to supply a valve remote control system for the SSCV Sleipnir, under construction at Sembcorp Marine's shipyard in Singapore.