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Dr Bernhard Bruggaier is Acteon's new CEO  ©Acteon

Offshore Services Firm Acteon Names Bruggaier as New CEO

from January 1, 2023.Bruggaier joined Acteon’s subsidiary MENCK in 1994, became its Managing Director in 1998, and joined Acteon’s executive management team following the acquisition of MENCK in 2003. After that, Bruggaier served in various senior strategic and operational management roles before being appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and joining Acteon’s Board of Directors in 2021.Chairman of the Board, Juan de Ochoa, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Carl for his significant contribution as Group Chief Executive and wish him all

A ScanReach mesh can extend across an entire windfarm (Image courtesy Olympic Subsea)

Maritime Safety: POB Tracking Will Become Essential Offshore, Says Olympic Subsea

that can establish a wireless mesh of nodes throughout a vessel that avoids installing cables. ConnectPOB makes use of that mesh to keep track of where people are and, after a year of in-service experience, Sørdal views it as an essential part of Olympic Subsea’s safety and operational management.Installation was a simple ‘plug and play’ experience, he said, which was done in Trinidad, with the vessel immediately going back into service. A second vessel, the 115.4m multifunctional subsea support and construction vessel Olympic Ares was retrofitted in February 2020 prior

Jim Cargill, Chief Executive, PlanSea Solutions - Credit: PlanSea Solutions

PlanSea's Software to Cut North Sea Logistics Costs, Emissions

efficiency in the UKCS. The study highlighted potential cost savings of up to 25% on an annual industry spend of over £300 million and identified the contribution optimization software can make to reduce the sector’s CO2 emissions," PlanSea said.PlanSea, the company focused on operational management control, fleet optimization, and vessel scheduling software for offshore oil and gas sector, has started the software development work after securing funding from the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC).The marine logistics optimization and efficiency software development is being undertaken

(Photo: Modus Seabed Intervention)

ForeCoast Software to Optimize Modus H-AUV

Subsea vehicles and services provider Modus Seabed Intervention has selected JBA Consulting’s operational management software ForeCoast Marine to help optimize the operation of its hybrid autonomous underwater vehicles (H-AUV).The H-AUV capability is part of a development program by Modus, to introduce advanced and disruptive technologies across its range of services. The UK-based company has selected ForeCoast Marine to optimize the operation of the H-AUV, in an effort to maximize the returns from this investment and provide its clients the most operationally efficient solutions.ForeCoast

REM Etive (Photo: Fugro)

Fugro Acquires IRM Vessel to Service Southeast Asia

mobilized with a comprehensive range of Fugro equipment for specialized subsea inspection and field support projects. Retaining the benefits of the vessel’s assured performance and notable versatility will result in seamless project execution and provide the continuity that is essential in operational management.   REM Etive is a field proven design and has recorded many hours of safe operation with very high up time in a wide range of weather conditions. The 93-meter  vessel is a significant element in the delivery of services from Fugro’s marine asset integrity business line.

Mark Preece (Photo: Ceona)

Ceona Appoints Preece as New CEO

, has announced  that the company’s executive vice president commercial and business development, Mark Preece, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Preece takes over from current CEO, Steve Preston, who after 40 years in the industry has decided to retire from operational management and step down. Steve has worked tirelessly to establish Ceona as a key subsea player over the last three years, having been a prime mover and overseeing the construction of the company’s purpose-built flagship, Ceona Amazon, the company said. John Smith, chairman at Ceona, said,

Lesley Maxwell (left) and Nick Knight

InterMoor UK Expands Management Team

Marine Services Ltd. Maxwell has more than 20 years of international experience as a senior manager in management consulting and human resources roles across different sectors including oil and gas and will be based in Aberdeen, U.K. She brings experience in strategic human resources, operational management, project management and leadership and development to InterMoor. Maxwell holds a master’s degree in human resources management, a postgraduate degree in employment law and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is also an accredited coach, trainer and

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