Milestones

Bill Chilton has been announced as the new Diving Manager at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

The US Navy, on behalf of NOAA, has awarded $146,778,932 to Skanska USA, from New York, to design and build a new NOAA facility on Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. This facility will eventually be the new home of NOAA’s Marine Operations Center – Atlantic.

BiSN, a leading provider of permanent downhole sealing solutions, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Perth, Western Australia to better serve operators in the region. The facility will radically increase the operational capacity for BiSN in the Asia-Pacific region, creating several local jobs.

In an initiative set to be transformational for ship design while protecting the oceans from pollution, Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote the revolutionary sterntube-less ship concept.

Fincantieri has set the main terms and conditions for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Remazel Engineering S.p.A. from Advanced Technology Industrial Group S.A. Finalization of the acquisition will be subject to some conditions set out by the parties being met.

International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has further expanded its mechanical solutions service offering with the acquisition of ACE Winches.

Leading energy services provider Expro has been named Intervention Champion of The Year at the OWI Global Awards 2023. The company also won Energy Transition Pioneer of The Year for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Danfoss Drives announces the formation of its Marine business unit. With a team of dedicated experts, Danfoss will be able to provide tailored solutions for its customers in the marine industry. This enhanced commitment comes at a critical time for the industry, as it looks to reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency and lowering operating costs.

Fugro has contracted constructor De Vries en Verburg to build a new international head office in Nootdorp, the Netherlands. The new premises are strategically located near The Hague and Rotterdam and have room to develop a completely new and sustainable office with space for approximately 550 employees.

Kraken Robotics Inc. announced it has filed financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (“Q3 2023”).

BIRNS, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance connectors, custom cable assemblies and lighting systems, proudly announces that its Quality Management System (QMS) has been certified to AS9100:2016 ( Rev. D) by DNV.

Fugro has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in SEA-KIT International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for low carbon emission maritime operations and research.