Wärtsilä Corporation has opened its new technology center, the Sustainable Technology Hub, in Vaasa, Finland. The new center will contribute to efforts to advance the global decarbonization of marine and energy by fostering innovation, collaboration, and the development of green technologies using sustainable fuels and digital technologies.

Technical Toolboxes Powertools, Inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based engineering software to the energy industry, has appointed Jim Schuchart as president and CEO.

NextGeo has successfully secured NEN Safety Culture Ladder – Step 3 certification by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance), a milestone in leading tier-subcontracting companies’ health and safety standards. This accreditation complements NextGeo’s array of ISO QHSE standards granted by DNV since 2016.

bp and Linde plans to advance a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Texas that will enable low carbon hydrogen production at Linde’s existing facilities.

Marine robotics technology specialist Greensea Systems Inc. (Greensea) announces the launch of Bayonet Ocean Vehicles, a new company created to develop, manufacture, and distribute a line of amphibious robots recently acquired from C-2 Innovations Inc.

International oil services group Applied Petroleum Technology (APT) has appointed Barry Bennett to head up its UK operation.

FarSounder has announced changes in its leadership. Matthew Zimmerman, the company’s former Executive Vice President of Engineering, is taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Their former CEO, Cheryl M. Zimmerman, is continuing her role as Chairman of the Board as well as taking on the position of Market Development Strategist.

Cross-industry solutions provider, Spiral Services has announced the appointment of John Skinner as Workshop Manager as it continues its growth in the engineering, manufacturing and fabrication fields.

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has awarded type approval certification (TAC) to an IoT solution offered by METIS Cyberspace Technology SA: ‘METIS IoT SYSTEM’. This solution is a combination of two services, ‘METIS SHIP CONNECT’ & ‘METIS SPACE’.

International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has appointed Phil Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director.

Marine robotics technology specialist, Greensea, announces the promotion of Chelsea Allen to Vice President of Operations in response to the company's ongoing growth and subsequent strategic management and operational needs.

Global digital services leader Asset Information Services (AIS), a James Fisher company, announces its business development and account management expansion plans, with new hires in key global regions for its rapidly growing customer base.

EnerMech has strengthened its senior leadership team with the promotion of Kenny Anderson to the newly created role of strategy director.

MacArtney Offshore Wind Solutions, part of the MacArtney Group, recruits Bjarne Siig as the new General Manager. With over 20 years of global experience at top management level in the wind energy sector, he will bring the division through growth.

Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. (Koil), formerly known as Deep Down, Inc. (OTCQB: DPDW), an international specialist in subsea energy equipment and services, has announced the receipt of an order to provide hydrogen energy related services. Following its recent rebrand, this is the company’s first commercial success in support of the energy transition.

Market-leading provider of training, technology and simulation solutions, 3t Energy Group (3t), has appointed Martin Hottass as Corporate Development Director.