Milestones

Valeport has been awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the more rigorous level of accreditation in the Government backed scheme that helps organizations protect against a range of the most common cyber attacks. The certification provides reassurance to Valeport’s customers that the company treats the threat of cyber crime, and the protection of their personal information, with all seriousness.

International energy consultancy Xodus Group is set to almost double its global environment division by the end of 2019, in line with its goals to deliver a responsible energy future.

Global integrated mechanical and electrical services company EnerMech, has announced the appointment of industry heavyweight Christian Brown as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The N-Sea-BODAC joint venture has announced significant investment in the further development of its specialist UXO provision.

Danos has launched a virtual reality (VR) competency assessment and training program for employees. Program development began in late 2018, and full implementation will begin in December 2019. Danos is one of the first companies in the oil and gas industry to use VR for training and assessment. With the technology, Danos will drive down costs for customers while increasing safety and minimizing exposure.

Bluefield Geoservices Ltd., a UK-based provider of specialist subsea geotechnical services, today announced its expansion into the Americas. The company will initially open two offices in the US, one in the northeast US to serve the immediate demands of the offshore renewable energy market, and one in the southeastern US, to support ongoing operations in the Gulf of Mexico energy markets as well as projects in Central and South America.

A new disaster relief fund will focus on areas of the Bahamas hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on the ground in Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama — an island that was left completely devastated after a 40-hour pummeling by the monster Category 5 storm.

Saipem has received the Total Safety Award for an innovative system that improves performances during operations in confined spaces in terms of personnel safety, productivity and quality of the end product.

Environment, Coastal and Offshore (ECO) Magazine, a leading international trade publication reporting on core topics, critical issues and emerging trends in ocean science, innovation and exploration, and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) today announced an exclusive editorial partnership for 2020.

CGG has established a Regional Geoscience Center in Abu Dhabi to deliver geophysical, geological and reservoir technology and support to clients across the Middle East. With this move, CGG is bringing its integrated geoscience offering for exploration, field development and production optimization directly to the doorstep of national and independent oil companies in the region.

A long-standing cornerstone of the MacArtney strategy is to continually strengthen global reach and customer support through a strategic local presence in key markets.

On November 6^th, 2019, CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) received the 2019 America’s Safest Companies Award from EHS Today magazine.