Milestones

A high-level U.S. government delegation comprised of senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration will attend the 31st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Session with Forum Dialogue Partners on August 16, 2019 in Tuvalu.

Euronav Luxembourg, a subsidiary of Euronav NV, has sold the VLCC vessel VK Eddie (2005 – 305,261 dwt) to a global supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms.

Teledyne CARIS™ and Teledyne Optech™, both part of the Teledyne Technologies company [NYSE: TDY], has welcomed Mr. Daniel Kruimel to the group as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand. In this dual role, Mr. Kruimel will concentrate on expanding the reach of both the CARIS and Optech product portfolios, as well as continuing to provide seamless service and support for existing clients in the regions.

Achilles Information, a global leader and partner of choice for supply chain risk and performance management, on August 6, 2019, launched the most comprehensive supplier network available for the oil & gas industry: Oil and Gas Europe.

The Board of Directors of StormGeo has appointed Søren Andersen as the new CEO of StormGeo. Andersen will take up his new position on September 2, 2019. Interim CEO, Henrik Dahl, will reassume his role as Non-executive Director on the Board of Directors of StormGeo.

Sea Machines Robotics, an advanced technology company serving the marine industry, has hired industry veteran Frank Relou to lead its European sales efforts. In his new role as European business development manager, Relou will lead the transformation of Europe’s hard-working commercial fleets with technology that empowers operators with enhanced on-water productivity and job predictability.

Offshore verification needs to move with the times and improve its contribution to safety according to global risk management company, DNV GL.

DC Industrial NV-SA/Group De Cloedt has become a member of the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC). As global umbrella organization for contractors in the private dredging industry, IADC informs the world about the fundamental need for dredging and the economic, social, technological and environmental benefits.

Motive Offshore Group, specialists in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has announced the launch of Motive Personnel – a division specifically created to provide offshore technicians to its global customer base.

Heads of States and Government, ministers, former Secretary-Generals, United Nations officials and observers who attended the Special Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston on 25 July 2019 commended ISA on its efforts towards advancing the sustainable development of mineral resources for the benefit of all mankind over the last 25 years.

The World Ocean Council is honored to announce the membership of Topaz Energy and Marine within the growing coalition of companies committed to ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship.

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. and Intelligent Wellhead Systems, Inc. have announced the establishment of a joint venture to introduce new technology and services aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of offshore drilling, completion, intervention and abandonment operations.