The Marine Technology Society has announced its 2019 award winners. The individual recipients—students, young professionals, and career professionals—have distinguished themselves in their work, through technological accomplishment, volunteer service, or mentorship. Companies and MTS Committees and Sections are also honored.

GCE Ocean Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Subsea Monitoring Network that allows for the development of new ocean technologies and ensuring sustainable use of ocean resources.

FMS, a leading independent supplier of mooring equipment to the global oil and gas industry, has secured a three-year contract with BP for the provision of mooring equipment for its North Sea operations.

International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed a new field development director for Asia-Pacific (APAC) as the company targets strategic growth and new projects in the region.

N-Sea, a leading Survey and IMR subsea solutions provider, continues to lead the subsea survey market, by announcing an investment in its data management capabilities by acquiring a new storage system valued in excess of €1.8million.

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian King as President - Chief Engineer. Brian will have direct supervision of the business and affairs of the company. He will be responsible for advancing EBDG's major strategic objectives while leading the team on planning, business management, engineering, personnel development and sales.

As a part of its cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD), Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics announces that it has successfully demonstrated its autonomous systems in action on board a Kvichak Marco skimmer boat during events held along the Portland harbor.

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has relocated its headquarters and Dubai marine fender sales operation to Jafza One, a new, premium commercial complex in the heart of Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai in the UAE.

The RelyOn Nutec Group has announced the acquisition of Red Oak Ltd. - trading as Cresent.

More positive news from leading offshore geotechnical engineering and drilling company Geoquip Marine, which has bolstered its recent record growth by adding a second DP2 OSV to its fleet and announced a significant new appointment to its board of Directors.

MacArtney Asia Pacific accepted a full LARS order for two 500 GT (Gross Tonnage) Ocean Research Vessels and one 1,000 GT ORV (Ocean Research Vessel). Recently coming to fruition, this order marks a MacArtney milestone with the delivery of now five Ocean Research Vessels in the Asia Pacific.

One of UK’s leading safety training and competence management organization has secured a training management service agreement for the next three years with a large subsea solutions firm.

Equinor has announced the second class of global start-up companies selected to participate in the Techstars Energy Accelerator. Three Norwegian companies participate in the program.

GATE Energy, an industry leader in oil and gas engineering, commissioning and specialty field services, announced the opening of its new Singapore office. This marks the first permanent location for the GATE Energy family of companies outside of the United States.

Element Materials Technology (Element) has expanded its oil & gas testing capabilities at its Amsterdam, Netherlands laboratory with the introduction of corrosion inhibitor testing.

Aberdeen headquartered Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions has expanded its board with the strategic appointment of a key director as the business aligns to support the oil and gas sector’s vision to 2035 and beyond.