Milestones

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.

The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) bestowed the Young Author Award to Liesbeth De Keukelaere, R&D Professional at VITO in Belgium.

WFS Technologies has been honored with a top industry award after winning Oil & Gas UK’s Business Innovation accolade for its pioneering Seatooth® technology.

Northern Drilling’s West Mira is the first rig in operation to be awarded the DNV GL Battery (Power) class notation. West Mira is an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible designed by Moss Maritime, operating a hybrid power plant using Lithium-ion batteries as spinning reserve in dynamic positioning (DP) operations and to supply power during peak load times.

BMT has appointed Andrew Wyllie CBE as Non-Executive Director of the Board at BMT Group Ltd., effective from the 21^st October 2019.

Sparrows Group has doubled the size of its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after securing contracts worth in excess of £55 million in the past three months. The awards have resulted in over 150 new positions being created in the region and includes scopes that accelerates the company’s expansion in the drilling sector.

McDermott International, Inc. has appointed Chris Krummel as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Krummel joined McDermott in 2016 and previously served as the company's Global Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. He replaces Stuart Spence, who has resigned from McDermott to pursue other opportunities.

Subsea and field development planning services provider Peritus International is announcing that Matthew Rawlings will be joining Peritus’ Perth office as Australia Pacific Regional Managing Director.