ADCI Underwater Today

November 16, 2021

Fisk Marine Insurance International, LLC
INDUSTRY NEWS
World’s largest shipping company Maersk plans to power new container ships on carbon-neutral methanol but very little of it is produced today.

Visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/12/shipping-industry-climate-crisis-reckoning to view the full article online.

 
Oil prices rely on a variety of factors to create stability and consistency within the market.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2021/11/13/oil-forecast-2022-and-beyond/?sh=3bfd78236a67 to view the full article online.

 
The lean approach, in which businesses aim to match their level of inventory to demand, has been challenged in recent months by supply chain upheaval.

Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/inventory-lean-just-in-time-shortage-supply-chain/610029/ to view the full article online.

 
Dive Commercial International, Inc.
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Deadline for submittal of nominations:
JANUARY 14, 2022
 
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.

Visit https://www.adc-int.org/content.asp?contentid=175 to view the full article online.

Diver Certification Board of Canada
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The subsea cable network will provide connectivity between major hubs, increase existing local, and create direct international access. 

Visit https://www.zdnet.com/article/hawaiki-subsea-cable-network-to-link-hubs-in-singapore-australia-and-us/ to view the full article online.

 
10 independent experts from Ireland, the USA, Portugal, and the UK were selected to provide feedback during assessment of applications.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/europewave-picks-independent-wave-energy-experts/ to view the full article online.

 
Saipem has secured two offshore contracts to install pipelines on the North-Western coast of Australia and in Sakarya - the first deepwater natural gas field discovered in Turkey.

Visit https://www.oedigital.com/news/492083-saipem-nets-600m-worth-of-offshore-installation-deals-in-australia-turkey to view the full article online.

 
Ocean Technology Systems
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
 MJR Power and Automation will be working with Osbit to work on the design and construction of a subsea trenching vehicle. 

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/uk-firm-to-power-jan-de-nuls-new-subsea-trencher/ to view the full article online.

 
Vard Electro's largest battery pack will enable a Norweigan vessel to operate in a fully electronic mode with zero emissions.

Visit https://www.oedigital.com/news/491573-vard-electro-batteries-for-siem-offshore-s-subsea-construction-vessel to view the full article online.

 
SHI developed a technology that allows for the complete digitalization of a ship and efficient and safety assist operations, earning themselves an AiP for advancements that can potentially lead to autonomous ships in the future.

Visit https://www.offshore-energy.biz/shis-smart-ship-design-wins-bureau-veritas-cyber-security-aip/ to view the full article online.

 
Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack
From the Pages of Underwater Magazine
After decades of offshore commercial diving and supervisory experience, Ken Shelley and Sid Preskitt felt there was something missing in diving training programs. “The entry level people coming out of the schools didn’t have the level of working knowledge that we thought they should,” said Preskitt.

Visit https://www.underwatermagazine.com/2021/09/commercial-diving-technologies-institute/ to view the full article online.

 
Saab Seaeye Ltd