Milestones

NextGeo has successfully secured NEN Safety Culture Ladder – Step 3 certification by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance), a milestone in leading tier-subcontracting companies’ health and safety standards. This accreditation complements NextGeo’s array of ISO QHSE standards granted by DNV since 2016.

FarSounder has announced changes in its leadership. Matthew Zimmerman, the company’s former Executive Vice President of Engineering, is taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Their former CEO, Cheryl M. Zimmerman, is continuing her role as Chairman of the Board as well as taking on the position of Market Development Strategist.

Marine robotics technology specialist, Greensea, announces the promotion of Chelsea Allen to Vice President of Operations in response to the company's ongoing growth and subsequent strategic management and operational needs.

The final of the 5^th offshore wind innovation challenge has taken place, and its winner crowned. As turbines grow higher and are moving further away from the coast, this Mammoet-sponsored challenge sought solutions for the safe and efficient load transfer between two floating vessels, and methods to reduce the cost of turbine maintenance.

Oceanology International Americas (OiA) has struck a deal with the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) to create an SMI/British Pavilion at the event in San Diego in Feb 2023.

Global digital services leader Asset Information Services (AIS), a James Fisher company, announces its business development and account management expansion plans, with new hires in key global regions for its rapidly growing customer base.

Ocean Specialists, Inc. (OSI), announces the launch of a new service line, USVs (Uncrewed Surface Vehicles) as a Service, to further bolster the company’s system integration and marine project management services for complex offshore activities.

Offshore energy professionals from around the world convened at the 2022 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park to discuss the latest advancements in the offshore oil and gas industry, while touting the role the offshore energy industry plays within the energy transition.

Irish based international ocean data company, XOCEAN, has completed the acquisition of Geomara, a specialist hydrographic survey company, as part of its strategic global growth plan.

The second edition of the Yara Marine X accelerator program for Industry startups sought decarbonization solutions for the maritime and offshore Industry. An expert panel of judges has selected EyeGauge to participate in a 3-month tailored accelerator program.

Market-leading provider of training, technology and simulation solutions, 3t Energy Group (3t), has appointed Martin Hottass as Corporate Development Director.

MacArtney, a world leader in underwater technology, has appointed 52-year-old Kevin Murray as the Managing Director of MacArtney UK, based in Aberdeen.