Milestones

The first full episode of the Rising Tide podcast hosted by Blue Frontier debuted on 20 March 2020 and is available for new listeners here.

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has launched a dedicated COVID-19 webpage containing information and resources to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and guide the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry in operating safely while continuing to serve the American people during the pandemic.

VIKING Safety Academy has addressed a fast-emerging seafarer training issue brought by coronavirus by delivering a unique e-learning tool that can keep seafarers STCW-compliant until restrictions on movement and social interactions come to an end. 

As of April 1^st, Marc van Heyningen will become the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Damen Shipyards Group. This completes the Executive Board of the leading Dutch maritime solutions provider.

ASCO, a global integrated materials and logistics management company, has acquired full ownership of NORM Solutions Ltd, a leading provider of specialist cleaning, treatment and disposal services for oilfield equipment contaminated with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM).

A digital platform which could revolutionize the way in which the upstream oil and gas industry resources projects has secured £1.8m of private investment.

Global healthcare provider Iqarus, an International SOS company, has developed and launched a new service to safely manage suspected cases of coronavirus following their disembarkation from an offshore location.

CM Sourcing have opened a Boston office to support their expanding US client base. CM Sourcing is an independent British based firm run by geophysical and survey professionals, who have lived the challenges of working offshore, and now work closely with clients to understand and meet their personnel requirements.  

Arctic Rays LLC, an underwater technology specialist in the design and manufacturing of high-performance lights, cameras and sub-sea equipment, has announced Electronic Sales of New England (ESNE) as the company’s North East sales representative.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) recognizes the unprecedented global challenge associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our partners, attendees, exhibitors, staff, and community are of the utmost importance, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected.

The owners of marine technology specialist Sonardyne have formed a new parent company to increase the breadth and capabilities available to customers across the organisation’s growing family of independent subsidiaries.

Leading marine technology provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced Graham Brown as its new Managing Director.