Subsea Battery Developer EC-OG Names Chairman to Help it Grow
battery developer EC-OG has appointed Bob MacDonald, a former Wood Group man - now Wood - as Chairman.MacDonald previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Specialist Technology Solutions (STS) business for energy services specialist Wood.MacDonald is a Chartered Engineer & Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), a Fellow & Council Member of the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) and has been involved with the government initiative ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ (DYW) since its inception.He joins EC-OG, the company founded in
VIDEO Interview: Steve Hall, Chief Executive, Society for Underwater Technology
time, we’re sponsoring PhD students; we never did that before, and it’s been done through the generous help of the Sonardyne Foundation.And the other thing, which is literally just starting, that I think will go a long way is that in partnership with Marine Technology Society and with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, we’ve now introduced the possibility for our members to pursue chartered status. So the first cohort of volunteers, the Guinea pigs, as it were, are going through at the moment.So when you start looking ahead, where do you see opportunities for
Brown Named Managing Director at Sonardyne
for our customers across the global energy, ocean science, civil and defense markets.”Brown is an Electromechanical Engineer by background with a first-class degree and Ph.D. He is also a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST), and a member of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). He contributes to a number of industry groups such as the Southern Region Council of the Energy Industries Council (EIC)
Eduation & Career Day Set for OINA 2017
the OINA 2017 exhibitors and talk about their technologies and potential career opportunities within their organizations before ending in a panel session of young professionals sharing their experiences of securing jobs in the marine sector. Dr Bev Mackenzie is the Senior Technical Manager at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and is currently involved in developing activities for women in marine STEM and for early career professions. Commenting, she said, “We are really looking forward to supporting the careers day. Oceanology International is always a wonderful opportunity
Preview: OI North America 2017 San Diego
event in London now in its 47th year, and OI China now in its fifth year. Oceanology International North America has already attracted a number of well-known speakers and exhibitors from industry, academia and government, including James Birch, Director-SURF Center, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI); Jules Jaffe, Research Oceanographer, Scripps Institute of Oceanography; Igor Prislin, Vice President – Chief Analytics Officer, BMT Scientific Marine Services; Michael Flynn, Chief Technology Officer, Cathx Ocean and Jake Sobin, Manager Sciences (Americas), Kongsberg Underwater Technology
OI North America 2017 Registration Open
the education and career development needs of the Blue Economy. In line with Oceanology International’s prominent position within the ocean sciences and marine technology sector, the OINA Conference Committee comprises of experts from leading organisations, including representatives from Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise, Ocean Networks Canada Innovation Center, The Maritime Alliance, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program, The Society for Underwater Technology, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and other industry consultants. OINA 2017 will
IMarEST Student Members Win National Awards
P1 Marine Foundation has announced the winners of its 2015 National Student Awards which are supported by The Crown Estate, Marine Conservation Society and the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST). The overall winner, Alice McNeal, SIMarEST who is currently studying a Bsc in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter, was awarded the top prize for her ground-breaking project ‘Plankton eating plastic: worth worrying about?’ and will receive £1000 to further her research. The Marine Conservation Society Wakefield Memorial Award went
Wood Group Pioneers Five JIPs
Subsea Engineering Competency (SECOMP) JIP will develop a consistent framework for assessing the competency of subsea engineering personnel and provide standardisation across companies and regions. It is supported by three operators, the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). The Subsea Equipment Australian Reliability (SEAR) JIP is a collaboration supported by six operators in Australian waters aiming to reduce subsea equipment failures through collaboration and knowledge sharing
IMarEST Becomes an Observer Organization at the IHO
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has obtained observer status at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). As an accredited Non Governmental International Organization (NGIO), IMarEST will gain access to all IHO events, from hydrographic conferences to working group meetings with observer status allowing IMarEST members to contribute to the Monaco-based organization’s global work and activities. The IHO, a hydrographic authority, works to advance maritime safety and efficiency, as well as support and protect the marine environment. Established in
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