Lloyd’s Register Acquires RTAMO
Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global engineering, technical and business services organization, has acquired RTAMO Ltd, a software enabled consultancy based in Aberdeen which provides data-driven solutions designed to reduce maintenance costs for asset owners. Murray Douglas, Lloyd’s Register’s Strategic Project Director said, “At this critical economic time of low oil prices, asset owners are seeking better ways to maximize value. Recent maintenance optimization projects conducted using…
OTC 2015: ABS Addresses Improved Jackup Safety
Multi-pronged program promotes safe jackup operations. ABS, a leading provider of maritime and offshore classification services, is investing in research and development (R&D) that will provide industry-critical data to promote jackup safety. "The research work ABS is carrying out will be valuable to drilling contractors that are looking for guidance on improving the safety of their jackup fleets," says ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. Jackup issues constitute…
New DNV GL Regional Manager in S. America
Alex Imperial has taken over as DNV GL Oil & Gas’s regional manager for South America just as the company is creating a dedicated research unit in Brazil. Imperial recently left Singapore, where he was Director for DNV GL’s Deepwater Technology Center, to take over DNV GL’s Oil & Gas Division in South America. Experience from his last position will benefit his new role as the new dedicated Research unit means that research will be one of the DNV GL’s focus areas in Brazil. “With the vast pre-salt offshore developments ongoing and planned in Brazil…
