Milestones

Nippon Paint and Corning Inc, the US-based technology company, have developed a special coating to protect workers from picking up viruses from painted surfaces.

Aquatec has welcomed SeaBreath as a representative for the distribution of their established underwater instrumentation for oceanographic research, environmental and coastal applications in the highly sought-after Japanese market.

Kongsberg Digital announces a week of live webinars, helping maritime professionals to stay informed and continue their professional development, wherever they are working.

International oilfield services company Expro has been awarded the Scotland Trophy at the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards, and has been recognized with an Order of Distinction for 16 consecutive gold awards.

Marine Jet Power (MJP) has added two key additions to the business development team in the Americas. Joining the growing organization is Cole Merritt and Peter Gonzalez.

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University scientists enjoy access to the world’s most advanced computing architectures

Prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to accidents at sea. Having survival craft available is a given for any law-abiding seafaring vessel, as is having survival craft that are maintained, repaired and tested by competent personnel. A new series of ISO specifications has just been published to help such personnel meet new international and legal requirements regarding lifeboats and rescue boats.

Motive Offshore Group, a specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has reported an impressive start to 2020 for its Rentals division, with first quarter results exceeding initial expectations.

Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of innovative solutions for the offshore industry, has collaborated with local pulmonary and critical care physician Luis E. Chug, MD, to introduce personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

WFS Technologies (WFS) has announced a new strategic oil & gas partnership which is set to support global growth for its patented Seatooth® products. 

The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) and IGNITE—both based in Nova Scotia, Canada—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the regional ocean innovation network, commercialization of new technologies, and to propel the success of entrepreneurs and businesses in the “fish tech” sector.

Leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has entered a new partnership with floating dry dock innovators, Tugdock, by providing their Seaflex brand buoyancy bags for the Tugdock systems and also by representing the product internationally through the company’s wide network.