ADCI Underwater Today
October 24, 2017
INDUSTRY NEWS
The 6th edition of SubTel Forum’s Annual Industry Report is now available, and has been updated to include a significant section on oil & gas and offshore renewables submarine telecoms – past, present and future.
Visit https://issuu.com/subtelforum/docs/stfindustryreportissue6final to view the full article online.
OceanWorks International is pleased to welcome back Harald Grob as Technical Director. Having spent almost half of his 30+ years of experience with OceanWorks, it’s a befitting role that Mr. Grob takes on; leading the technical staff and providing innovative solutions to OceanWorks customers in all markets.
Visit http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/36586163/oceanworks-welcomes-technical-director to view the full article online.
On Sunday, October 8, the Northwest Diving History Association held their annual conference at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The one-day event was attended by a number of diving pioneers, who began their careers when the dive industry was in its infancy and continue to contribute to diving today.
Visit http://californiadiver.com/northwest-diving-history-celebrated-108/ to view the full article online.
New On ADCI-TV
Stay current with what's happening in your industry by watching ADCI's video updates.
In this episode, we look back on the Dive Safety Work Group’s accomplishments in the five years since its inception.
To view the ADCI TV archives, please click here.
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Underwater Intervention 2018 will take place February 6-8, 2018, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The new website has been launched (UI 2018), and new information is being added every week. Mark your calendar now and check out the website regularly for new information and to register in September.
To exhibit at the premier industry event, make sure you reserve your exhibit space today! Many companies have already secured their exhibit space for UI 2018. So, with just over a third of the show floor remaining, companies looking to get a prime exhibit location must act now you must act now to ensure a prime location!
Click here to view the most up-to-date floor plan, or contact your UI Show Management Team at ui@naylor.com or (703) 259-6118 to reserve your space today.
SEE YOU IN NEW ORLEANS!
The Bergen International Diving Seminar 2017 will be held November 15 and 16 at the Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport. The 2017 Topic is Smarter Solutions to Address the Industry's Future. NUI will, on behalf of The Association of Operators for Hyperbaric Lifeboat Reception Facilities repeat the success by arranging the 25th Bergen International Diving Seminar.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/adc-nwl/pdf/Teaser_1_ADCI_DHU.pdf to view the full article online.
Recognizing and honoring individuals whose efforts and accomplishments have significantly contributed to commercial diving through a lifetime of dedication.
Nominees do not have to be commercial divers, but can be any individual who has been influential and who has made a significant and recognizable life-long contribution to the commercial diving community.
Inductees will be honored at the Awards Dinner at Underwater Intervention 2018.
For more information, contact
Phil Newsum
Executive Director
(281) 893-8388 or
pnewsum@adc-int.org
Deadline for submittal of nominations:
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Please visit adc-int.org to download the nominations form and to learn more about the Commercial Diving Hall of Fame.
Return completed forms to
btreadway@adc-int.org
or mail to
ADCI, 5206 FM 1960 W.,
Ste 202, Houston, TX 77069
Award
This year the ADCI will award 2 Scholarships at $4,000.00 each.
Eligibility
This ADCI Scholarship is open to members of the community of all ADCI voting member companies who are current and in good standing with ADCI, with the exception of officers and/or directors of the ADCI Board of Directors or their immediate families. This award is available for any institution of higher learning after high school including universities, colleges, junior colleges, vocational training schools and trade schools.
Scholarship recipients will be honored at the Awards Dinner at Underwater Intervention 2018.
Deadline for submittal of nominations:
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Please visit adc-int.org to download the application form.
The September/October Issue of UNDERWATER Magazine is online now. This issue features an update from the ADCI Board of Directors, a preview of UI 2018 and touches on Industry milestones throughout the association's 50 year history. All of this and much more in the latest issue of UNDERWATER.
Visit http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/ADCS/ADCS0517/index.php#/0 to view the full article online.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Fulkrum Technical Services, a leading technical consultancy which provides QA/QC and inspection services to the oil and gas sector, has announced the appointment of a Regional Manager for the Middle East and Caspian.
Visit http://www.yoursubseanews.com/fulkrum+announces+key+appointment+for+middle+east+and+caspian+regions_145867.html to view the full article online.
Unique Group, one of the world’s most prominent integrated subsea and offshore solution providers, has announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with UK-based INNOVO. As part of the agreement, the two world-leading engineering and manufacturing companies will collaborate to provide sales & rental equipment and engineering solutions for the Marine and Oil & Gas market sectors in the Middle East and South-East Asia region.
Visit https://www.uniquegroup.com/media-centre/news/unique-group-signs-symbolic-cooperation-agreement-with-innovo to view the full article online.
Finnish Start-up Alleco has developed an underwater tablet, that has both a working GPS and crucially a fully functional touchscreen. The standard device which is depth rated to 90m/300ft is mainly targeted at military and commercial divers, although many a recreational diver would find it super useful as well.
Visit https://www.deeperblue.com/underwater-tablet-computer-way/ to view the full article online.
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Swathe Services have recently delivered a complete multibeam sonar solution to the Hydrographic Department at Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber. After reviewing several systems and a series of challenging demonstrations Mike Abbey, Hydrographer Hydrographer to the Rivers Humber, Trent and Ouse, chose the Sonic 2024 with ultra-high resolution and raw water column options for their hydrographic survey vessel Humber Sounder.
Visit http://www.ths.org.uk/news_details.asp?v0=2174 to view the full article online.