Phoenix Promotes Williams to VP
meeting the requirements of our clients while simultaneously growing our underwater solutions business.Patrick Keenan, Phoenix President, said, "As VP Manned Operations, Chris will manage personnel and equipment resources used in our military and commercial ship repair, oil and gas IRM and civil infrastructure service lines to optimize application of our extensive skills and capabilities. A 20-year Navy veteran who served in diving and engineering capacities prior to joining Phoenix as Norfolk General Manager in 2018, Chris is the right person to continue moving Phoenix forward in our mission to
Teledyne Maintains Course
you monitor to gauge the current health and future prospects of your business? Egan There are many economic factors we take into consideration due to the diversity of our business. Examples that we monitor are the development of ports and harbors, the investment of governments into civil infrastructure and environmental programs, the new and emerging technologies in defense and security, defense programs, as well as the investment status of offshore oil and gas projects. We also closely monitor global oceanographic research and monitoring budgets. What do those signs tell you now
Kvaerner & KBR Ally on Offshore Rig Topside Bids
affiliates ("Kvaerner"), is an international contractor and preferred partner for oil and gas operators and other engineering and fabrication contractors. About KBR KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbons, power, industrial, civil infrastructure, minerals, government services and commercial markets. www.kvaerner.com www.kbr.co
MacArtney, Meyah Ich Ha Join Forces Offshore Mexico
coast, Meyah Ich Ha provides ROV services, ROV pilot training and counseling. The projects undertaken by Meyah Ich Ha are primarily based on subsea inspection and surveying, maintenance and repair of underwater infrastructure, drilling support, electric power plant and nuclear environment tasks, civil infrastructure, research, rescue, salvage, dive support, fish farms, water tanks, contaminated water and dams. Through the provision of access to key underwater technology segments, contacts, local knowledge and strategic locations, the appointment of Meyah Ich Ha as MacArtney representative, marks a
Panama Canal to Host International Maintenance Congress
." Experts in the fields of maintenance and engineering will participate in the congress, sharing their knowledge and experiences in training for a culture of prevention. The presentations will focus on three areas: reliability and assets condition monitoring, maintenance of civil infrastructure and maintenance management. "This year, the congress has a special significance since it will be held during our centennial. That is why we have made our best efforts to bring the most important international speakers knowledgeable on the subject," said Panama Canal Administrator
GPS Spoofing and the Potential Perils to Ships at Sea
interlinked financial, communications, and power grids. In 2001, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center conducted a vulnerability assessment of transportation infrastructure relying on GPS. Among its findings was the following: “As GPS further penetrates into the civil infrastructure, it becomes a tempting target that could be exploited by individuals, groups, or countries hostile to the United States. The potential for denying GPS service by jamming exists. The potential for inducing a GPS receiver to produce misleading information [e.g., spoofing] exists.&rdquo
February 2025
