Milestones

Marine Ventures International, Inc. (MVI) announces and welcomes Ms. Brittiny Bennett as the Protected Species Program Manager, effective September 3, 2018. This position was recently created in response to greater demand for protected species services for offshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys and coastal construction projects.

The Coastal and Ocean Mapping (CCOM) at the Joint Hydrographic Center at the University of New Hampshire has added FarSounder as a partner in their Industrial Associates Program. As the globally recognized experts in 3D Forward-looking Sonar technology, FarSounder gives the students a new layer of information for their studies.

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc., a marine environmental consulting firm that specializes in multidisciplinary projects concerning potential impacts of activities in coastal and marine ecosystems, announces that Bob Erickson has joined the Team as a Senior Scientist and the Northeast Market Manager.

VT Halter Marine, Inc., a company of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc., announces a new contract to build an Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) tug with an option for a second vessel for Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc.

Chet Morrison Contractors (Morrison), a leading energy service company for the oil, gas and renewables industries, has been awarded a 2017 American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) Safety Award for the company’s strong commitment to safety in the workplace.

This year the UK-office of Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) - a Vryhof company - has considerably strengthened its presence in the offshore energy hub Aberdeen, Scotland, with the opening of a strategically extremely convenient deep water quayside facility. This follows the opening of the UK office in April 2017.

Bergen-based Seaproof Solutions, a Balmoral company, has signed a long-term frame agreement with Danish operator Ørsted for the development, design and manufacture of cable protection systems (CPS) to be used on offshore wind farms.

Expansion plans have necessitated the employment of new technical staff at Applied Acoustic Engineering, based in Great Yarmouth, UK.

The International Ocean Science & Technology Industry Association (IOSTIA) has announced a new program for its U.S.-based members aimed at providing employer members, their employees, and self-employed industry professionals a viable, cost effective, and accessible healthcare program.

BIRNS, Inc., an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of high- performance lighting and connector systems, announces the appointment of Abel Nemeth as Manufacturing Engineer at the company’s headquarters.

Sparrows Group is celebrating after coming out on top at the 2018 Press and Journal Gold Awards, winning the esteemed Renewables Award.

Oil and gas production optimization specialist, Enpro Subsea, has announced a new senior advisor to bolster the strategic team in the Americas as part of plans to expand market share and build portfolio in Brazil.