Milestones

Ocean Specialists, Inc. (OSI), announces the launch of a new service line, USVs (Uncrewed Surface Vehicles) as a Service, to further bolster the company’s system integration and marine project management services for complex offshore activities.

Offshore energy professionals from around the world convened at the 2022 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park to discuss the latest advancements in the offshore oil and gas industry, while touting the role the offshore energy industry plays within the energy transition.

Irish based international ocean data company, XOCEAN, has completed the acquisition of Geomara, a specialist hydrographic survey company, as part of its strategic global growth plan.

The second edition of the Yara Marine X accelerator program for Industry startups sought decarbonization solutions for the maritime and offshore Industry. An expert panel of judges has selected EyeGauge to participate in a 3-month tailored accelerator program.

Market-leading provider of training, technology and simulation solutions, 3t Energy Group (3t), has appointed Martin Hottass as Corporate Development Director.

MacArtney, a world leader in underwater technology, has appointed 52-year-old Kevin Murray as the Managing Director of MacArtney UK, based in Aberdeen.

The Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has appointed members of its new board following the recent establishment of the organization.

Basingstoke-based Aquatec, announced earlier in February as the winner of Global Underwater Hub’s Subsea Expo Best Small Company Award, has now been honored with two additional accolades while exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference 2022 in Houston.

Accurate ocean topography is essential for navigation, telecommunications, offshore energy, and understanding weather and climate, but less than 20% of the global ocean has been mapped. This lack of exploration is largely due to the high cost of accessing our oceans, which has traditionally been undertaken by large ships that are very expensive to build and operate.

Leading harsh environment drilling contractor, Dolphin Drilling has appointed Michael Boyd to the role of VP of Marketing as the company targets further growth and strengthens its presence in the North Sea market.

Rovco has appointed Craig Davis to the new key role of Global Account Director – Survey, as it moves to further accelerate the growth of its core capabilities and portfolio of offshore survey solutions.

NDT Global has been awarded the second consecutive RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) GOLD Award based on Health and Safety performance in 2021.