Unique Group Targets Growth in Europe
in Europe with a track record in the subsea construction, diving and IRM industries. Gordon is now heading the region with immediate effect.Gordon has over 22 years of experience in the subsea oil and gas industry, with previous senior management roles held in Fugro Survey, Subsea7 and Viking Seatech. His last role before joining Unique Group was as Managing Director – UK at Atlantic Offshore, an emergency response and rescue vessel provider
Chandrasekharan Joins Viking SeaTech
Viking SeaTech said it has appointed Kiran Chandrasekharan to a newly created post of naval architect at its base in Aberdeen. Chandrasekharan, who has more than seven years’ experience, specializes in permanent mooring design. Prior to joining Viking SeaTech he worked as naval architect and mooring engineer for London Marine Consultants Ltd. The new position was created to provide technical support and to assist in the commercial evaluation of tenders and proposals. Chandrasekharan will also help plan, analyze and deliver project activities. Other responsibilities include
Global Maritime Appoints Asia Pacific Manager
;s Asia Pacific operations and driving new business in the region. She will report to Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering CEO, David Sutton. Keen has worked in the oil and gas and marine consultancy business for the past 13 years. Previous roles include HR Manager, APAC for Viking SeaTech and finance and project administration roles at Programmed International and Frontier Drilling USA. She has a degree in International Business & Chinese Studies from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia
Marine Contracting Goes ‘Down Under'
new yard to house its offshore equipment in Karratha. Marine Contracting Business Development Director, Petter Nilsen will lead the company’s expanded focus in Australia having already helped to popularise pre-lay mooring in Australia in his previous role as CEO of Viking Moorings (now Viking Seatech) and head of their Asia Pacific operations. According to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), there are currently $200 billion worth of new projects under construction offshore Australia. Australia also continues to lead the way in LNG developments
InterMoor UK Expands Management Team
law and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is also an accredited coach, trainer and mediator. Knight has been appointed business development manager for InterMoor Marine Services Ltd. Knight, who will also be based in Aberdeen, U.K., comes to InterMoor from Viking SeaTech where he was operations supervisor. Knight has more than 12 years’ experience in marine engineering. Previously a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy, he graduated from the University of Portsmouth, U.K., with a foundation degree in mechanical engineering following an apprenticeship in
US-based Actuant Acquires Scotland's Viking SeaTech
Actuant Corporation has completed its acquisition of Viking SeaTech. Total consideration for the previously announced transaction was £150 million (approximately $225 million) which was funded from the Company’s cash and revolving credit facility. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, Viking is an offshore support specialist providing a comprehensive range of equipment and services to the offshore oil and gas industry, primarily in the North Sea (U.K. and Norway) and Australia. The majority of Viking’s revenue is derived from offshore vessel mooring solutions which include design
February 2024
