Harry Gandhi News

 (L-R) Sahil Gandhi, CEO and Harry Gandhi, Chairman at Unique Group’s Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) facility. - Credit: Unique Group

Unique Group Names New CEO

firm, has appointed Sahil Gandhi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Himanshu (Harry) Gandhi, who will now assume the position of Chairman of the Group.Acting as Unique Group’s COO since 2017, Sahil Gandh has previously held Executive Director and Group Sales Manager roles. Harry Gandhi, Chairman of Unique Group, founded the company in 1993 with three employees, turning it into a multinational organization with over 500 employees today. On the appointment of Sahil Gandhi as CEO, Harry Gandhi said:“Over the years, Sahil has been instrumental in shaping Unique Group

Left to right: Konrad Mech, Director of Subsea Channel Management at Kongsberg Maritime AS, and Harry Gandhi, CEO of Unique Group (Photo: Unique Group)

Unique Group, Kongsberg Maritime Restore Partnership

its presence in the region which is also supported by a joint venture in the UAE. We value their seamless sales support and service structure and are confident that their team can provide the same, consistent level of first hand assistance to customers using our product lines.”   Harry Gandhi, CEO of Unique Group, said, “As a company seeking to deliver world-class underwater solutions to customers, we’re excited at the opportunity to partner with Kongsberg once again. The partnership will allow Unique Group’s Survey Equipment division to add a wide range of underwater

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Unique Group Acquires Oceanvision

and intervention products for sub-ocean, marine, offshore and petrochemical industries for use in hazardous areas and harsh environments.    Oceanvision is the third acquisition that Unique has made in the last nine months. One year ago the founder, chairman and CEO of Unique Group, Harry Gandhi, outlined his plan to grow his business in line with customer requirements and market opportunities and this latest acquisition is a further execution of that growth strategy.   “Opening an office in Singapore is an important milestone for the business.” Gandhi commented. &ldquo

Andy Doggett, director of Unique Group’s survey equipment division; Stan Moroney, former owner of GSE Rentals; and Ray Hughes, managing director of Unique System UK Limited” (from left to right) (Photo:Unique Group)

Unique Group Acquires Survey Equipment Firm

all the skills and equipment to meet our clients’ needs now and in the future.  For the past 25 years we have been supplying the latest technology, supported by our dedicated staff, and we will continue to supply the same high level of expertise and support to our clients."   Harry Gandhi, founder of Unique Group said: “We offer the very best in the offshore and subsea sectors and the addition of GSE Rentals to our team is great news for our existing and potential customers.   “Our acquisition Of GSE Rentals will help us consolidate and expand into key markets

Harry Gandhi (Photo: Unique Group)

Unique Group to Double Global Subsea, Offshore Business

. The group has also recruited leading figures from within the industry: Andy Doggett, former manager of Teledyne CDL has been brought in to head up the new survey equipment division; and Steve McMillan, former head of diving at McDermott, has been appointed as global HSE & projects director. Harry Gandhi, Founder and CEO said: “In the field of oil and gas survey, exploration and oil recovery, the forecast of future demand outweighs current supply levels.  It is crucial that the industry does not stand still and that we all prepare for projected upturns. “Current market conditions

Unique Hydra's Purpose-Built HRF System (Photo: UMG)

UMG Targets Diver Safety in the Middle East

, and the first contract announcement by UMG is expected before the end of the month.   “Bringing one of our state of the art Hydra HRF systems to this region is testimony to our commitment for safety, diver care and providing first class services to the operators in this area,” said Harry Gandhi, CEO of Unique Maritime Group. “I am very proud that we are the first company to offer this potentially lifesaving facility and congratulate Ian and the team on the job they have done in setting this up in UAE.”   HRF units are used in the diving industry to ensure that in the

Steve MacMillan, Global Project Director (Diving) and Global QHSE Director at Unique Maritime Group

MacMillan Joins Unique Maritime Group

. MacMillan’s focus on health and safety has always been at the forefront of his leadership style. Steve has played an active role in the diving industry; he is currently the IMCA Far East Chairman, the IMCA Diving Division Chairman and a Vice Chairman on the OGP Diving Industry Workgroup. Harry Gandhi, CEO at Unique Maritime Group commented, “We at UMG are profoundly delighted to have Steve on board. Steve brings with him a wide array of experience, energy and knowledge of the diving industry. This move will further bring in significant amount of positive changes in UMG’s diving

MTR 100: Unique Maritime Group

Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 42505 T: + 00971 65130333 E: [email protected] http://www.uniquegroup.com CEO/President: Harry Gandhi General Manager: Ian Huggins Engineering Director: Eric Jaeger Number Of Employees: 500   The Case: Unique Maritime offers world-class, complete solutions in Marine, Diving, Survey, NDT and Inspection and Oil & Gas. The international presence of the Group combined with its global expertise gives UMG an edge to provide innovative solutions. Founded in 1993, Unique Maritime Group is one of the world’s leading integrated

Left to right: Martin Somerville from BWE Shaking Hands with Harry Gandhi, CEO of UMG on this new partnership

Blue Water Energy Invests in Unique Maritime

possess combined experience spanning over 160 years. The new partnership will allow UMG to accelerate its growth plans through additions to its rental fleet, as well as through further acquisitions, to expand the product and service offering and geographic distribution.  On this occasion, Harry Gandhi, CEO at Unique Maritime Group commented, “Blue Water Energy is a strong partner for this important growth phase of our business. From the outset, the team at Blue Water Energy has understood our strategy and vision and we are confident that with their industry experience and network, they

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