Bordelon Marine Announces Leadership Promotions
the company’s HSE policies and culture, record, and standing to the level and quality required of a subsea vessel operator. Martin has previous industry experience with McDermott International Inc. working in a global capacity as HSE coordinator in Singapore, Brazil, Spain, France, Scotland and Abu Dhabi/ Dubai in UAE. Martin earned a master’s in engineering from the University of Alabama Birmingham.Bordelon Marine president and CEO, Wes Bordelon, said, “Through the years, Chris and Mike have proven themselves many times over to be highly effective leaders as Bordelon Marine transitioned
V.Group to Manage ADNOC's 93 Offshore Vessels
Ship management and services major V.Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics & Services to provide crew management services to 93 offshore support vessels.The ship management company said that to support the contract, and to enable further expansion in the region, it has opened a new Abu Dhabi office, which began operations in early August.The office and service function was successfully delivered within a 90-day period, as part of a formal agreement between the two parties.Senior management from both companies attended an official signing ceremony at the ADNOC L&S
Fugro to Train Saudi Students in Marine Technology
establish an ROV Training Academy (ROVTA) at the KAUST Coastal and Marine Resources Core Lab. At this academy, the only such facility in the Kingdom, Fugro will train Saudi students to become ROV pilots and engineers for work in both industry and marine research. Support from Fugro’s ROVTA in Abu Dhabi will bring the highest standard of training and technology to the region to sustain new developments in the Red Sea and surrounding areas.“Fugro is pleased to form this innovative partnership with KAUST, building on our past 40 years of operations in Saudi Arabia. Our hydrographic survey
Goltens Bolsters Middle East and India Teams
the Chennai and Vishakhapatnam branches since 2008. Prior to joining Goltens, Jeyanthan was General Manager for Reefer Mech Engineers Pvt Ltd in India. Jeyanthan holds a Bachelor’s degree in law and a Masters of Commerce. Viraj Padiyar was recently named General Manager for Goltens Abu Dhabi. With 20 years of industry experience, Padiyar has worked with Goltens Dubai for the previous eight years as Senior Sales Manager overseeing key accounts in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Prior to joining Goltens he was employed as Section Head Commercial and Sales for Abu Dhabi Ship
TWMA Appoints Garrick as CEO, President
;s expertise and technology continue to be internationally recognised for providing tailored, drilling waste management solutions that reduce drilling costs and maximise operational efficiency. With a strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa, including a new service base in Abu Dhabi, TWMA will shortly announce further growth plans across the region. Tony Branch commented: “Since the initial investment we received six months ago, the TWMA team has created robust plans, which will result in an exponential level of growth. The development of our senior management
Abu Dhabi Ports Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, Fujairah Terminals at the Port of Fujairah, and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), celebrates Emirati Women’s Day, in recognition of the outstanding contributions of the Emirati women at Abu Dhabi Ports. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, expressed his deep pride in Emirati women’s accomplishments in the UAE and in the company, saying, “Emirati women have been increasingly playing a leading role at Abu Dhabi Ports
Emirati Women Graduate Abu Dhabi Maritime Training Center
Abu Dhabi is marking a new milestone, as the first three Emirati women graduate as masters (Captain) of 24-Meters vessels from the Maritime Training Centre at Abu Dhabi Ports. Abu Dhabi Ports is the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to the container terminal at Port of Fujairah, and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). Ahead of Emirati Women’s Day, Sahar Rasti, Fatema Al Khaja and Mahra Al Shamsi received the ‘Certificate of Competency Master of Coastal Waters up to 24 Meters Vessels&rsqu
Mammoet Expands in the Middle East
Dutch heavy lift specialist Mammoet said it has opened new branch offices in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, having seen an increase in projects across the Middle East. Mammoet has been operating in the Middle East for over 40 years and has already established a head office in Dubai. The company has now branched out and taken up residence in the Mussafah Industrial area in Abu Dhabi, and in Sohar, Oman, enabling Mammoet to provide more localized support and increase its offering of specialist services in engineered heavy lifting and transport across the region.
McDonald Takes the Helm at OPITO
looks forward to working with him and his team to build on the very important work that OPITO already delivers on behalf of the industry.” Prior to joining OPITO, McDonald was a director at ACTVET, the government body charged with creating a vocational education and training system in Abu Dhabi. He was previously a director at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and led the development of new products and services and created new markets in Asia and the Middle East. An alumni of Harvard Business School, he has worked at a ministerial level in several countries on capacity building
Stephen Joins Ashtead Technology
, composite inspection and thickness management. Stephen joins Ashtead from RSL NDT where he held the role of UK manager and was previously with Euro NDT as general manager, both based in Aberdeen. The move comes as the independent firm, which has facilities in Aberdeen, London, Abu Dhabi, Houston and Singapore, recently gained certification from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the calibration of NDT equipment and has expanded its NDT equipment rental fleet. Having previously gained UKAS accreditation for the calibration of survey, positioning and oceanograph
Mair Joins Ashtead Senior Management Team
, Mair will be responsible for Ashtead’s global business development activities as the firm looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach. Mair’s appointment follows Ashtead’s recent expansion in the Middle East with the acquisition of Abu Dhabi based TES Survey Equipment Services LLC. “We have invested heavily in growing our international footprint over the past 12 months and expanding our service offering to meet the needs of our customers in the current market,” said Allan Pirie, chief executive of Ashtead
Seaspan Makes Leadership Moves
relationships, including Tier 1 partners, who play an integral role in the design process. John has a long career in shipbuilding and infrastructure construction with over 39 years of experience, spanning three different continents. He joined the company from Gulf Marine Services W.L.L. in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Prior to that, he acted in a senior leadership capacity for energy and drydock companies in the Middle East. And, before that, he served in a number of different roles over the course of three decades at Saint John Shipbuilding in New Brunswick, including 16 years at Irving Shipbuilding. Andy
Abu Dhabi Ship Building Launches Trainee Program
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB) has launched a training and development program which is designed to prepare young Emiratis for careers in the shipbuilding and repair industry. There are currently 40 trainees enrolled in the first class of the technician development program which provides young Emirati talent with the skills to become professional mechanical and electrical technicians. It includes both technical English and technical development skills. Trainees will receive 1,120 hours of theoretical and practical training over nine months through higher colleges of technology.
Abu Dhabi Ports Organizes NAWRUS Open Day
NAWRUS program offers technical training and jobs for young Emiratis Abu Dhabi Ports, the developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) in the Emirate, recently organized an open day to recruit young Emiratis holding secondary school certificates for port operations jobs. The recruitment process under NAWRUS (The National Way to Ramp Up Success) is part of the Abu Dhabi Ports’ continuous Emiratization efforts in line with the UAE strategy to build a national cadre of trained employees. NAWRUS program, named after a sea bird associated with
Avalos Joins Reactive Downhole Tools
. We are confident that exhibiting at this year’s OTC will give us the opportunity to build upon our successes to date and further underpin our dedication to the area.” Established in Aberdeen in 2012, the company currently employs a team of 25 across its bases in Aberdeen, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Norway and Rio de Janeiro as well as holding a number of representative agreements worldwide. Reactive provides comprehensive expertise in high performance swellable rubber technology and provides bespoke solutions - rapidly converting concepts to completions - across the entire wellbore
GAC India Names Delaney Managing Director
for overseeing the continued growth of GAC’s shipping and logistics businesses in India, brings to the role more than 30 years of related industry experience. During his 23 years at GAC, Delaney has held various positions including Managing Director of GAC Thailand, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi, Commercial Director of GAC Marine and Commercial Development Manager of GAC China. Prior to joining GAC, he worked for a number of established shipping and logistics companies. Fredrik Nyström, GAC’s Group Vice President, Asia Pacific speaks of the “exciting times&rdquo
Jebel Ali Port to Expand
new Container Terminal 4 on a reclaimed island in Jebel Ali Port. His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Zeyad Baker, Executive Director, Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC and Patrick McKinney, Area Manager, Middle East and Gulf, BAM International Abu Dhabi LLC – Dubai Branch, signed on behalf of their respective companies. The ceremony took place at DP World Head Office in Jebel Ali and was attended by senior officials including Vice Chairman HE Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Senior VP and MD of UAE Region Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior VP
