Fugro has initiated a recruitment process to replace its Group Director for Europe and Africa, who has decided to step down in order to pursue other opportunities. The Dutch company reported at the beginning of this week that Erik-Jan Bijvank was stepping down as Group Director Europe and Africa to
Over 100 million full-time equivalent jobs are sustained by the global ocean economy, with tourism and Asia-Pacific leading the charge, data provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows.
Marine geophysical service provider PXGEO has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) and executive chairman, who previously held the chief operating officer (COO) position at Oceaneering International. According to PXGEO, the appointment of Charles ‘Chuck’ Davison Jnr., effective immediately,
UK-headquartered energy technology provider TechnipFMC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Namibia (UNAM) to co-develop specialized courses in subsea engineering and project management. According to TechnipFMC, the specialized courses are a part of the company’s bro
French engineering group Setec has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Sealand Projects, strengthening its marine engineering and offshore wind capabilities. According to Setec, the acquisition expands the company’s service offering in the marine renewables sector and enhances its presence in the
Norwegian subsea services provider Argeo has appointed an interim chief executive officer (CEO) as the current CEO Trond F. Crantz has stepped down from the role. Argeo’s Board of Directors yesterday, April 3, appointed Jan P. Grimnes to serve as interim CEO of the company following the decision tha
Switzerland-headquartered energy company MET Group has named a new leader for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) unit.
Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has appointed Vistra Energy board member Hilary E. Ackermann to its advisory board. According to Eco Wave Power, Ackermann, also a former Chief Risk Officer at Goldman Sachs Bank USA, brings experience in risk management, corporate governance, and clean energy tr
Norway-headquartered offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has promoted its interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to a permanent role and appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CFO).
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling is slated to replace his CFO position with another finance-related role at the company.
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has secured a seat on the Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) Board of Directors, with CEO Drew Blaxland representing the company as a new Lead Partner. According to OEE, PMR has been developing its AR series of bottom-mounted tidal turbines for ov
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has appointed Matthew Finn as its new Managing Director. Finn will lead a reshaped executive team as the facility for demonstrating and testing wave and tidal energy converters advances its clean energy initiatives. EMEC’s leadership revamp also sees Mark Ham
UK-headquartered energy giant Shell has announced leadership changes, including the stepping down of its Integrated Gas and Upstream Director.
Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies has restructured its management and raised over €17 million to support the implementation of its planned projects and the further scaling of its technology.
