Shell Taps Danos for U.S. Gulf of Mexico Workforce
informed of the Shell deal on Thursday, June 25, the three-year contract began on May 1.The deal will see 144 Danos personnel employed in a variety of positions including crane operations, control room and process operators, electricians, electronic technicians, instrument technicians, logistics, and onsite supervisors.“Danos and Shell have partnered since 1971, and we are proud to continue that relationship,” said owner Eric Danos. "With a 73-year history, Danos has lived through many industry cycles. In today’s market, we understand the need to find innovative ways to provide
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Names Lembke Facilities Manager
improvement programs and new construction projects.Lembke previously was a site supervisor with North Shore Track overseeing rail construction and maintenance projects. For 13 years prior, he was a senior project coordinator at Krech Ojard and Associates, during which time he provided 20 months of onsite construction oversight during the Port Authority’s $18 million redevelopment project on the Clure Terminal Expansion (formerly known as Dock C&D). Lembke earned his degree in civil engineering technology from Duluth Technical College
Huisman, ATC Offer Offshore Crane Training in Singapore
in the Australasian region offering internationally recognized offshore crane training and qualifications to Australian, British and American standards at the one location.Public courses offered in Singapore make use of real Huisman cranes or SMST cranes (a Huisman affiliated company). For any onsite training needs, site specific cranes or equipment as required can be utilized.
New Courses for Superyacht Crew Training
particularly of note is the new winter berthing program providing a secure, naturally sheltered and well-catered environment for berth owners with Premium and Platinum berthing options.The marina provides an exhaustive range of service for clients including free 24-hour yacht assistance, guest concierge, onsite repair and maintenance facilities at three nearby boatyards. Montenegro's out of EU status brings tax and duty free fuel benefits and 7% VAT on marine-related services
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Recognized as a Top Employer
, Rolls-Royce Power Systems was awarded the quality seal 'Career and Family' in recognition of the prominence it gives to family and the life phases of its staff. The 'Career and Family' quality seal also extends to MTU Friedrichshafen group companies, such as, for the first time, the subsidiaries MTU Onsite Energy Gas Power Systems in Augsburg, MTU Onsite Energy Systems in Ruhstorf, and MTU Reman Technologies in Magdeburg. In recognition of its credentials as one of the most attractive employers in Germany, it has now received its eighth 'Top German Employer' accolade and its sixth 'Top Engineering
Faststream Appoints Keogh As Executive VP
Maritime recruitment company Faststream Recruitment Group has appointed Jamie Keogh as Executive Vice President of its Houston based North American headquarters. Keogh is a recruitment professional with 19 years' experience withn the sector. Keogh previously specialized in major project recruitment within oil and gas, power and petrochemicals and has experience working onsite with major operators and EPCs. Keogh will drive the development of Faststream’s established U.S. operations.
Silverstream Technologies Expands Technical Team
of the Silverstream System with Norwegian Cruise Lines, and the development of a significant pipeline of further orders. Tasker joins Silverstream Technologies from global maritime consultancy Brookes Bell, where he spent two years in Hong Kong gaining experience in ship surveying and the onsite assessment of newbuild vessels. Prior to this, he assisted with the concept development of marine renewable energy platforms and the design of offshore structures, carrying out advanced hydrodynamic simulations, model testing and structural analysis. A chartered engineer, Tasker graduated
InterMoor Wins Top Workplaces Accolade
, and InterMoor, an Acteon company, was placed in the top 40 within the small business category. More than 285 professionals work in InterMoor’s modern, purpose-built Morgan City facility. Benefits for employees include life insurance and health plans, flexible working policies and regular onsite group cooking events to foster team morale. InterMoor supports individual involvement in occupational and industry-related organizations; and external employee training and certifications are encouraged and reimbursed by the company. Each individual completes an annual employee satisfaction survey
Glacier Energy Services Appoints New Heat Transfer Division MD
business, which was augmented with the acquisition of MSL Heat Transfer in late September, complementing existing group company Ross Offshore. The appointment follows Glacier's recent restructure to focus on its companies' core capabilities delivering specialist services for energy infrastructure onsite in any global location, and at its workshops across the UK and in South East Asia. In addition to heat transfer services, Glacier also provides onsite machining through Roberts Pipeline Machining and Site Machining Services; non-destructive testing (NDT), provided by Professional Testing Services
Thrustmaster Announces Factory Expansion
by 100,000 sqft (93,000 sq m). Thrustmaster said the multimillion dollar investment has been in the making for two years and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015 by Third Coast General Contractors. The project includes plans to double the size of the product testing area, add an onsite paint and blast facility, develop a new fabrication shop, expand machine shop operations, expand the assembly area and add a multitude of upgrades that will lend to the efficiency and precision of thruster production. An immediate benefit of the expansion is the hiring boost for the manufacturing
HII Unveils Plan to Offer Onsite Family Health Centers
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today that it will offer onsite family healthcare centers exclusively designed for its Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding division employees and their families. The centers, scheduled to open in 2015, will offer a variety of services, including primary care, an onsite pharmacy and laboratory services. "The establishment of these family health centers is another investment in our employees and an important step toward building a culture of health and wellness across our company," said Bill Ermatinger, HII corporate vice president
MTU Launch Minnesota Youth Apprenticeship Program
MTU Onsite Energy Corp., a Rolls-Royce Power Systems company providing diesel and gas-based power system solutions, has announced the launch of a new youth apprentice program. Details as follows: The vocational training program is designed for high school juniors and seniors and will combine hands-on training in a manufacturing setting with classroom instruction. The program will begin this fall, in partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools, South Central College, Kato Cable, a full service cable assembly company, and EI Microcircuits, an electronics design and manufacturing company. The new
