Milestones

The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC), a global technology R&D hub, was opened by Lord Duncan, UK Government Minister for Scotland and Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Scottish Energy Minister, in Newburgh, in North-East Scotland’s Energetica Corridor on Friday, January 11, 2019.

For his work in the establishment of a new scientific field, Dr. Nicklas Pisias received the Maurice Ewing Medal, sponsored jointly by the U.S. Navy and the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston-based developer of autonomous vessel control technology, announces establishment of a new dealer program to support the company’s global sales across key commercial marine markets.

Gardline has announced the appointment of Christiaan Vermeijden as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Christiaan Vermeijden will replace Gardline's current interim CEO, Gerben Eggink.

Teledyne CARIS announces that software developer, Marta Padilla, has been awarded the Ministry of Education in Spain’s prestigious National Award for Excellence in Academic Performance in the field of Engineering and Architecture. This award is one of the oldest academic awards granted, with a history dating back to the 19th century. Recipients of this award are recognized as the overall best student in their field of study in the country.

McKay has announced that they will be developing and implementing New Zealand’s first plug-in fully electrical ferry which is due to be built in Wellington. Not only is this the first of its kind in New Zealand, but also the entire southern hemisphere, demonstrating the ground-breaking nature of this project in making a legitimate commitment to the future of sustainable transport.

EdgeTech, a leader in high resolution sonar imaging systems and underwater technology, announces that Richard Hill has joined the organization in the role of Director of International Business Development. The role will initially focus on the expanding EdgeTech’s bathymetric marketing, sales and support in Europe and Asia.

In a historic feat, explorer Victor Vescovo became the first human to dive on a solo mission to the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean – the verified bottom of the Puerto Rico Trench at 8,376 meters/27,480 feet in his private submersible, the Limiting Factor.

Teledyne Oceanscience announces the promotion of Shannon Searing to the role of Inside Sales & Customer Support Manager for both the SeaBotix and Oceanscience divisions of the Teledyne Marine- Vehicles group. Searing has been with Oceanscience since 2010, coordinating sales and marketing efforts prior to the Teledyne acquisition, and more recently heading sales and product line efforts.

Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) announces that its subsidiary Oceaneering International GmbH entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with F&M Private Ltd (F&M Inspections) to explore opportunities to collaborate on asset integrity projects within Pakistan.

International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Phil Cooper as its corporate development director to support the continued growth of the company.

UK and Netherlands-based subsea provider N-Sea reaches 1.5 million man-hours LTI free.