Milestones

Fugro has opened a new state-of-the-art remote operations center (ROC) in Abu Dhabi, which is already delivering successful remote and autonomous solutions to clients in the Middle East and India (MEI) region.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has this month announced BMT as the winner of the first ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Program challenge.

Key ocean business stakeholders are joining forces to support Nor-Shipping’s unique Blue Economy Hall as it embarks on a mission to accelerate sustainable change within the ocean space.

The Society for Underwater Technology announces that Dr. Cheryl Burgess will join the SUT as Chief Executive in January 2021, bringing over three decades’ experience in the energy industry including oil & gas (both offshore and onshore); renewables; and utilities. She takes over from Steve Hall who has held the post for the past four years.

Kongsberg Digital announces a new partnership with Blue Water, to offer complete voyage optimization solutions to Vessel Insight customers.

Registration is open for the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Asia Pacific Regional Webinar taking place on 9 December (start time 08:00 GMT).

The SESAME Solution II project successfully completed a major milestone when the Norwegian Coastal Administration released the first iteration of an automated ship reporting service.

The CARIS Cloud Technology Project will break down technical barriers to entry for hydrographic processing and charting in support of remote operations.

Valeport has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a Head of Marketing, as it targets market leadership in the environmental sensors sector.

Fulkrum Technical Resources (FTR), a global provider of technical personnel specializing in QA/QC, inspection and vendor surveillance services to the energy industry, has expanded its western hemisphere business with the launch of its new office in Brazil.

Damen Shipyards Group has recently completed a conversion project for Norwegian company Eidsvaag. Following a tender procedure, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) converted a former platform supply vessel (PSV) into a fish feed carrier, named Eidsvaag Opal, in a project involving a series of major works.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces that Marc Becker is to return to the company as CEO of its industry-leading Offshore business.