Offshore lifting and handling systems are evolving fast — driven by deeper waters, complex projects, and the growing role of remote and autonomous technologies.  

The industry is moving toward modular, containerized equipment and embracing electrification, automation, and digital controls across cranes, winches, launch-and-recovery systems, and cable and pipe lay equipment. In this session, a panel of industry stakeholders will explore these changes and discuss how to support the next evolution of this offshore sector. 

Attendees will:

• Understand what modular and automated systems mean in practice for mobilization time, lifecycle cost, and operational flexibility
• Explore how new handling systems are being designed to support subsea robotics and autonomous technologies
• Hear how the industry is navigating the tension between innovation and regulatory alignment, and why a strong U.S. industrial base matters for long-term supply chain resilience