Milestones

Prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to accidents at sea. Having survival craft available is a given for any law-abiding seafaring vessel, as is having survival craft that are maintained, repaired and tested by competent personnel. A new series of ISO specifications has just been published to help such personnel meet new international and legal requirements regarding lifeboats and rescue boats.

Motive Offshore Group, a specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has reported an impressive start to 2020 for its Rentals division, with first quarter results exceeding initial expectations.

Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of innovative solutions for the offshore industry, has collaborated with local pulmonary and critical care physician Luis E. Chug, MD, to introduce personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

WFS Technologies (WFS) has announced a new strategic oil & gas partnership which is set to support global growth for its patented Seatooth® products. 

The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) and IGNITE—both based in Nova Scotia, Canada—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the regional ocean innovation network, commercialization of new technologies, and to propel the success of entrepreneurs and businesses in the “fish tech” sector.

Leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has entered a new partnership with floating dry dock innovators, Tugdock, by providing their Seaflex brand buoyancy bags for the Tugdock systems and also by representing the product internationally through the company’s wide network.

Teledyne Marine announces the launch of LINK, their new online learning and collaboration center.

The World Ocean Council (WOC) – the Global Blue Economy Business Organization – invites support for the charity crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for vulnerable seafarers and their families as the COVID-19 pandemic affects those with less secure financial and health resources.

After significant consideration and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision was made to cancel the 2020 Offshore Technology Conference. Amid continued health and travel concerns during this uncertain time, the OTC Board of Directors felt this decision was the most feasible and responsible for staff, exhibitors, partners, attendees, and the Houston community.



Seaborn Networks (“Seaborn”), a leading developer-owner-operator of subsea fiber optic cable systems, announces the appointment of Michel Marcelino as Senior Vice President, Head of Latin America. Michel is responsible for managing Seaborn’s sales organization and channel strategies, as well as serving as Seaborn’s most senior officer in Brazil.

Rovco, one of the offshore energy industry’s leading providers of ROV, hydrographic and artificial intelligence-based technology services, has announced a number of key executive team hires and internal appointments.

AqualisBraemar, a global marine, energy, offshore consultancy service provider, has set up a new office in the Port of Tyne to support its rapidly developing rig inspection services and to be closer to numerous clients in the North East of England.