Subsea UK: New Board for 2020
Subsea UK announced a new board of senior subsea leaders with a mix of expertise and knowledge across all sectors of the industry.The new board members are Dorothy Burke, Managing Director at Ecosse IP, Suzy Davies, VP HSSE Greenfield Projects at Aker Solutions, Michael Jones, Chief Executive of SMD, Barry Macleod, Chief Executive of Rever Offshore, Tom Moore, Subsea Maintenance Lead at Shell UK and Jonathan Tame, Vice President UK and Canada for Subsea 7.Existing board members who were re-elected are: Zander Bruce, Subsea Operations Manager for BP North Sea; Bill Morrice, VP Commercial and Country
Interview: TMA's Michael Jones on BlueTech Week
Marine Technology Reporter interviews Michael Jones, the ubiquitous leader of The Maritime Alliance and the architect of the Blue Tech Week in San Diego. The theme for the 10th Annual Blue Tech Week is “UN Sustainable Development Goals – Industry Solutions”.For MTR readers not familiar with BlueTech Week, please give a synopsis in a sentence or two.The Maritime Alliance (TMA) creates a Blue Voice via unique events, information sharing, national & international outreach, networking, research, and workforce development. The 10th annual BlueTech Week (BTW) scheduled for November
The Maritime Alliance Seeks Executive Director
to promote a common Blue Voice and create an ecosystem of companies, policy makers, economic development officials, researchers, educators, innovators and students that collaborate on promoting sustainable ocean and water industry development.To apply submit a cover letter and resume to TMA President Michael Jones at [email protected]
MTR’s “Top 10” Ocean Influencers
, taking measured risks thanks to digital technology.-splitting BOURBON into 3 independent companies:Bourbon Marine & Logistic: Marine integrated logistics servicesBourbon Mobility: Passenger experience transportationBourbon Subsea Services: Light turnkey project & integrated solutionsNo. 10Michael Jones, The Maritime AllianceNumber 10 is Michael Jones, President of The Maritime Alliance. )Photo: TMA)You would be hard-pressed to find many in the subsea sector that have not run across, to or through Michael Jones, President of The Maritime Alliance which is now recognized as a leading BlueTech
What's New at BlueTech Week?
BlueTech Week 2017 aims to bring together industry, academia and government in sunny southern California. Now in its ninth year, the annual event has grown to encompass seven events in five days, scheduled for November 6-10, 2017. MTR caught up with Michael Jones, president of The Maritime Alliance (TMA), to discuss ‘what’s new’ at this year’s event. How has BlueTech Week evolved over the years, and in what ways has it stayed the same? The basic concepts are the same – to “Promote BlueTech & Blue Jobs”, foster collaboration and international
US Blue Tech Companies to Watch in 2017
(BTCA), announced by TMA on January 11, 2017 as an alliance of the eight leading BlueTech clusters from seven countries. “The BlueTech Cluster Alliance will promote BlueTech cluster outreach and our success will depend on cluster-cluster collaboration that develops," said TMA President Michael Jones. “This is an amazing opportunity for us,” said Joe Turner, a co-founder of Exocetus Autonomous Systems, a Connecticut-based supplier of autonomous underwater vehicles. “This program will introduce us to overseas markets, hopefully driving sales and exports and jumpstarting
Global BlueTech Clusters Form Alliance
. Charter Members of the BlueTech Cluster Alliance (BTCA) are: Forum Oceano (Portugal) Marine Institute (Ireland) Oceans Advance (Canada) PLOCAN (Spain) Pole Mer Mediterranee (France) The Maritime Alliance (U.S.) UK Blue Growth Network (UK) Michael Jones, president of The Maritime Alliance, said “We are entering into this MoU as a declaration that we are stronger and can get more accomplished by collaborating. BTCA will promote BlueTech cluster outreach and our success will depend on cross-cluster collaboration that develops.”
BlueTech Week Paves the Way for OI North America
The Maritime Alliance, especially after witnessing the enthusiasm and professionalism on show throughout BlueTech Week. TMA developed a strong agenda for the week and we are looking forward to continuing these important discussions when OINA 2017 debuts in San Diego this February.” Michael Jones, President of The Maritime Alliance said, “Our theme for BlueTech Week was collaboration and that will continue into OINA. We’re also thrilled that TMA will be launching the first-ever U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative in collaboration with the U.S. International Trade Administrat
View from the Top: Greg Murphy
our collective attention to the ocean as a source of innovation, inspiration and jobs. Stepping into the position, what were your immediate goals for The Maritime Alliance? The Maritime Alliance is at an inflection point. We are a small nonprofit and our membership is growing. Our Founder Michael Jones continues as President and we are fortunate to have a strong, dedicated Board of Directors and a growing, skilled staff. Our immediate goals are to grow capacity and institutionalize operations, with a focus of continuing to deliver value for our member companies and drive innovation. That includes
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