Milestones

On January 5, 2023, Magseis Fairfield, an industry leader in OBN acquisition and technology, was acquired by TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, following the completion and settlement of the Offer.

MacArtney, a world leader in underwater technology, announces David Marchetti as successor to retiring US operations President Lars Hansen. Joining the company in January 2023, David commences his new paramount role, carrying on the growth journey of MacArtney Inc.

ICR Integrity (ICR), the technology-enabled provider of specialist maintenance, inspection, and integrity solutions, has announced the appointment of Gemma Neal as Head of Marketing and Communications.

Aberdeen-headquartered TIS Manufacturing is in the midst of a period of significant growth, as it launches its renewables division from a new manufacturing facility.

Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced the appointments of Chris Blake and Craig Walker to drive forward the organization’s ambitious growth plans for 2023.

Fulkrum, a leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services to the energy industry, has received the prestigious ISO 17020 accreditation in the UAE, certifying Fulkrum’s technical competence, consistency, and impartiality in providing Type A inspection services.

DORIS has announced its expansion of its international footprint with the establishment of its presence in Guyana. DORIS Guyana Inc, a company incorporated under the Companies Act of Guyana and properly registered by the Local Content Secretariat of Guyana, will provide Engineering and Project Management Services to energy projects in Guyana while contributing to the social economic development of the country by developing and using local resources in its support of Guyana meeting its energy goals.

Classification society DNV has awarded an AiP to Michelin for their WISAMO wing sail system. This is the first AiP to have been awarded to an inflatable wing sail design and is currently being installed for testing on the DNV classed MN Pélican.

HST Marine, a subsidiary of Purus Wind, has welcomed the arrival of its second UK- built hybrid-electric crew transfer vessel (CTV), HST Frances, at a ceremony attended by Nusrat Ghani MP, UK Minister of State (Dept. for Business and Trade and the Cabinet Office) and senior British maritime industry leaders.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise recently received a $980,398 grant from AccelerateMS that will be used to support open enrollment for four free workforce training seminars.

On His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler’s representative in the Al Dhafra region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), recently launched the oceanographic research vessel, Jaywun, built and designed by Construcciones Navales P. Freire, S.A. (Freire Shipyard).

Spectrum pride themselves on their customer-focused approach and highly skilled employees, having successfully adapted their dual service business, combining marine vessels and geophysical surveys, to deliver a holistic solution for their customers.