Milestones

The Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) has approved ThayerMahan to receive an Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) grant for $130,000.

TDI-Brooks International, Inc. of College Station, Texas is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 19th annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned or led by former students of Texas A&M University.

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has signed an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING), a global market leader in maritime and offshore safety solutions. Under the agreement, Trelleborg will be the exclusive distributor of the highly safe and efficient Fender Davit systems manufactured by VIKING, further solidifying its commitment to delivering the highest quality and most reliable products to its customers.

Crowley has named offshore wind veteran Christy Guthman as vice president of business development for its Wind Services business as the company grows in the clean, sustainable energy sector.

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Improving the Image of Yachting Award at this year’s International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design and Leadership Awards.

Alpha Ori Technologies (AOT) and ZeroNorth have announced that they intend to join forces in an agreement that will create a leading maritime optimization company and a new powerhouse in shipping’s digital transformation.

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to collaborate on areas of mutual interest with respect to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy activities and environmental stewardship.

International subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has signed a rental agreement with Reach Robotics, an Australian-based manufacturer of industry-leading all-electric robotic arm solutions for inspection class ROVs.

Global controls technology company Proserv and Aberdeen based sand and erosion monitoring, analytics and management experts SMS have announced the rollout of a new Sampling Service Center, strategically located at SMS’s facility in Kemaman Supply Base (KSB), Terengganu, Malaysia.

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, has won the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue after a highly respected judging panel led by former IMRF Chair Michael Vlasto selected its entry from a shortlist of 10 individuals and organizations.

The National Ocean Industries Association has named TechnipFMC as the winner of the second annual NOIA Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Excellence Award.

QualiTech Environmental, a worldwide industry leader in providing equipment and services for oil spill response and prevention, is proud to announce its complete rebranding to QT Environmental. With a strong focus on excellence, expertise and integrity, QT Environmental will remain a trusted partner for businesses, industries and communities worldwide.