Milestones

Xtera^®, a provider of innovative subsea fiber optic solutions, has successfully upgraded its ISO 9001 certification to the new ISO 9001:2015.

The MacArtney Group has expanded the existing UK operations in response to increased levels of business coming from customers based in the southern part of the UK.

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) announced certain changes within its executive management team consistent with the company’s long standing succession plan, effective June 5, 2017. Erik Staffeldt, who has served as Helix’s Vice President – Finance and Accounting since July of 2015, has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The scale and severity of attacks on industrial cyber systems is growing and has the potential to put oil and gas infrastructure, critical processes and workers’ lives in danger. SPE Offshore Europe 2017 will host a keynote panel session on cyber and physical attacks on the industry to help delegates understand the risks, manage detection of threats and defend against malicious actions.

In accordance with its constitution, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announces that Bruno Faure (TechnipFMC), having completed his two-year term of office, has stepped down as President of IMCA; he remains on the Board of the association.

Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) and General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) announces the executive team that will lead Baker Hughes, a GE Company upon closing of their proposed transaction to combine GE’s Oil & Gas business with Baker Hughes.

NEC Corporation announced that its International Submarine Cable Project Team has received an Accomplishment Award from the International Telecommunication Union - Association of Japan (ITU-AJ) for its leading role in constructing subsea telecom cables to connect continents and communities.

Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA), the premier provider of PR, Marketing and Event Planning services to the tech and telecom industries, and founder and host of Telecom Exchange (TEX), the premier industry networking event where communications and technology meet, announces the availability of the TEX Meeting Manager.

Energy services company Proserv is preparing for future growth by investing in a new purpose built technology center for subsea controls and communications in Great Yarmouth.

The complete removal of plastic from the world’s oceans has moved a step closer after AkzoNobel joined forces with The Ocean Cleanup to help turn the tide on marine pollution.

‘The underground world presents the last arena for the true pioneering spirit.’ Martyn Farr’s The Darkness Beckons charts the history and development of cave diving, from early underwater expeditions in France in the late nineteenth century, through to cutting-edge dives across the globe, where iron-willed individuals are pushing the limits of equipment and techniques in the pursuit of exploration.

Alan Wrigley has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Managing Director of communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal.