Op/Ed: Connecting to the Future of Offshore
shore, the offshore industry can enable more efficient and safer drilling.A Growing AppetiteIt’s true that the offshore industry has been late at recognizing the power and reaping the benefits of digitalization – lagging behind industries such as Aviation, which has been acknowledged as a trailblazer in adopting digital and automation. However, I’m excited to see that today the industry is picking up the pace to digitalize assets and fleets, beginning to transform the vision of a more efficient and autonomous future into an exciting reality.Co-creation has been at the core of this growing
Canadian Navy Anti-mine ROV Refit
The Canadian Navy’s Mine-Countermeasures (MCM) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is ready to be returned to the customer after its recent refit by International Submarine Engineering Ltd. TrailBlazer, a 25 HP vehicle has been in operation with the Canadian Navy since 1995. TrailBlazer 25 is within a non-expendible family of ISE MCM ROVs that are capable of detecting long or short tethered mines as well as bottom mines. TrailBlazer is the only MCM ROV capable of breakouts, utilizing the streamlined ROV at high speed. TrailBlazer is also equipped with a mini five-function manipulator and a
U.S. Navy Names Research Vessel to Honor Sally Ride
are," said U.S. Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. "This vessel, and the rest of the academic research fleet, enables seagoing research that aids scientific discovery and our national security." "I can't think of a more perfect name for the Navy's new research vessel. Dr. Ride was a trailblazer in every sense of the word in the fields of science and engineering. Dr. Ride's namesake ship and its crew will continue her legacy of courage, determination, and spirit of discovery," said U.S. Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif. As a seagoing laboratory supporting research and education, the
OTC Names 2013 “Distinguished Achievement Award” Recipients
3.5 million man-hours of work undertaken locally. The field started up one month ahead of schedule in August 2011. OTC Heritage Awards James Brill and Dendy Sloan are being recognized for their leadership and pioneering spirit. James Brill, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tulsa, is a trailblazer in the discipline of multiphase flow in pipes and wells. His research in this area led to the formation of the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects. He also founded the Tulsa University Paraffin Deposition Projects. He has published more than 200 technical papers and research reports. Dendy
OTC Names 2013 Achievement Award Winners
with 3.5 million man-hours of work undertaken locally. The field started up one month ahead of schedule in August 2011. OTC Heritage Awards James Brill and Dendy Sloan are being recognized for their leadership and pioneering spirit. James Brill, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tulsa, is a trailblazer in the discipline of multiphase flow in pipes and wells. His research in this area led to the formation of the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects. He also founded the Tulsa University Paraffin Deposition Projects. He has published more than 200 technical papers and research reports. Dendy
August 2025
