Milestones

Sustainable fish farm company Kames, operating in the lochs and estuaries round the Western Isles in Scottish Sea, has taken delivery of the Damen LUV 2208 to improve waterborne operations at their steelhead trout farm. The robust vessel offers an ideal platform for demanding aquaculture operations.

Ocean Floor Geophysics, Inc (OFG), a leading provider of subsea survey services and technology, has appointed Dr. Lucy MacGregor as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). OFG’s retiring founder and CTO, Peter Kowalczyk will continue to be actively involved in OFG’s operations, providing expertise, mentorship and guidance as Chief Scientist Emeritus.

Aqueos Corporation recently announced they would be moving into their new Boston, MA, office facility at the end of March.

Subtech South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of James Fisher Subtech – a global specialist provider of innovative marine (offshore and nearshore) solutions, has completed a major Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transaction, transferring a 51% stake in the business to South African black owned consortium, Tacenda Consulting (Pty) Ltd (100% black female owned) and Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd.

Aker Solutions has hired Kjerstin Kleyne Braaten as senior vice president of aquaculture, which is one of the growth areas for the company. Braaten has broad industry experience and will cooperate closely with potential customers and other partners to develop new solutions for the large projects which are expected to be sanctioned in the future.

Fennex, an energy technology specialist, is continuing its growth campaign following recent contract wins worth over £250,000 with personnel increases and entry into new markets.

XOCEAN, the international ocean data company, are announcing the appointment of Shepard (Shep) Smith as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the latest expansion of their leadership team.

Modus, a leading subsea services contractor, announces the signing of a technical services agreement with Ashtead Technology for the provision of survey and inspection equipment to integrate fully with Modus’ growing AUV fleet.

To enhance the business, Paal Eikeseth has been appointed as executive vice president (EVP) of Aker Solutions’ Electrification, Maintenance and Modifications (EMM) business segment. In his new role, Eikeseth will be part of the company’s executive management team, reporting to CEO Kjetel Digre.

The Department of the Interior announces that Kevin M. Sligh Sr. will join the Department as the new Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Kevin will oversee BSEE’s efforts to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve offshore resources through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement.

With the collaboration of IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) will organize its well-known Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation from June 27 – July 1, 2022 in Delft (NL).

Oceanology International 2022 has now closed, and according to exhibitors and visitors was a resounding success, attracting a total attendance of more than 10,000 over the three days of the show.