bp America has signed an agreement with NASA to support common goals in space exploration and energy production. As part of the agreement, referred to as the Space Act Agreement, the pair will share digital technologies and technical expertise from decades of experience operating in harsh environments.

BIRNS has invested in a new state-of-the-art extreme depth hydrostatic pressure testing facility. The new system includes a custom designed pressure vessel capable of tests to 20,000 psi (1380 bar) and which features angular positioning and can simulate sinusoidal motion.

Chevron Corporation has announced the relocation of the company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas, and senior leadership changes.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announces that the United States Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs recently approved a Mentor Protégé Agreement between the Company and Next Generation Logistics, LLC ("NGL"). 

Nortek has expanded its operations in Latin America by hiring a dedicated person in Chile to run Business Development in Spanish speaking countries, with the goal of improving customer experience and improving Nortek’s presence in the market area. 

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has announced key leadership appointments in new operational areas and at its Paris head office to drive its LEAP | 28 strategy. The move will strengthen BV’s management presence in the key maritime hubs of London, Athens and Shanghai.

Flagship Founders and Studio 30 50, the two leading maritime technology venture studios, are combining their future venture-building activities under the Flagship Founders brand.

McDermott and TAS Institute of Oil and Gas (TAS), the first integrated oil and gas training institute in Sabah, Malaysia, jointly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on research and development, training, capacity building, and institutional development.

Energy and marine consultants, ABL, has appointed chartered engineer and project operations leader, Kenneth Ibeneme as Operations Director for Nigeria.

Next Geosolutions Europe S.p.A., a leading international company in the field of marine geosciences and offshore construction support services, has signed an agreement with TechnipFMC for the purchase of a new advanced ROV system and the completion of the related FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) procedure.

Aberdeen-headquartered Spirit Energy has expanded its team with the appointment of a new CFO.

Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology and services, has appointed Brett Lestrange to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of subsea technology and services, has further invested in the Norwegian market by opening a new facility in Stavanger.

Cellula Robotics is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Mills as its new Chief Commercial Officer. A seasoned expert with over 16 years in the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) industry, Richard joins the company at a pivotal time of growth and innovation.

Fulkrum, a leading provider of inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services, is proud to announce the relocation of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters to a new, larger office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Teledyne Gavia Ehf., headquartered in Kopavogur, Iceland, proudly announces its attendance at the grand opening of the Gavia autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Service Center, established by ENAMOR Limited in Gdynia, Poland.