Milestones

How one seafaring immigrant inspired his American family to make their living offshore

There are less than three weeks to go until the opening of Oceanology International 2020 (17-19 March, ExCel London), a keenly-anticipated event which will mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s premier ocean science and technology exhibition and conference series. Prospective attendees are urged to register now via the Oi website.

Toronto Venture Stock Exchange has recognized Kraken Robotics as a 2020 Top 50 Company. The TSX Venture 50 is a ranking of the strongest companies on TSX Venture Exchange by share price appreciation, trading volume amount, and market capitalization growth.

The Australian Government has selected Fugro to join the HydroScheme Industry Partnership Program (HIPP) to increase Australia’s hydrographic industry capability. The panel of industry partners was chosen as part of a long-term strategy to ensure safe shipping routes, commercial ports and maritime approaches within the Australian Charting Area.

On 25 February 2020, Rhode Island Commerce introduced the Blue Economy Podcast, the first podcast solely dedicated to covering the big-picture happenings of the world’s burgeoning ocean economy.

Teledyne Marine will once again be out in full force at OI London 2020. With 23 brands and over 400 products, Teledyne truly delivers something for everyone.

Decom North Sea has announced the launch of the third annual Decom Awards; the only industry awards focused upon recognizing excellence in the global offshore decommissioning sector.

A new training center of excellence for drilling and well control is being unveiled in Aberdeen to train drilling and well control personnel in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, in an aim to boost competence and safety.

Independent global completions service company Tendeka has appointed a new business development manager for South America as the company increases its support for oil and gas operators in the region.

Penspen has developed THEIA in partnership with QiO Technologies as an environment for pipeline operators across the world to access Penspen’s leading expertise in defect assessment and asset integrity management. The project is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the digital transformation of its services.

A new start-up company, set to revolutionise resourcing in the energy industry, has invested £120k in opening an office in Aberdeen with plans to recruit an additional 15 employees.

ACV Enviro has launched additions to their marine fleet with multi-use deck barges and workboats, in various sizes, each custom-equipped to respond to their growing East Coast customer’s inland and open-water vessel needs.