Canada’s Ocean Supercluster continues to press ahead during the coronavirus pandemic, The Chronicle Herald reported. The public-private group formed in 2018 and is based in Atlantic Canada, with the goal of increasing Canada’s ocean economy by $14 billion and 3,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. CEO Kendra MacDonald said the goal is to build ocean enterprises to 3
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This year, NOIA established its ESG program, the NOIA ESG Network. The kick-off event took place with a workshop in early March. As part of this program, NOIA’s members agreed that it is important to sign a participation agreement to affirm commitment to participating in the activities of the NOIA ESG Network. Many companies have already signed and submitted the
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As businesses are being directed to limit site work, the need remains to ensure that assets continue to operate across utilities, energy, process, hybrid and maritime industries, safeguarding food processing, powergeneration, water management, tissue production, data centers and the transportation of goods. ABB is working with customers to ensure access to field operators and service engineers who cannot be on
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The 2020 Blue Peter Gala is set for September 14 at the Princeton Garden Theater in Princeton, New Jersey. Held every other year, the gala honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in the environmental field. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To nominate someone, simply provide the name, profession, company or organization and a reason why you
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Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates approximately $5,000,000 will be available for research projects and programs that will significantly advance the understanding of the economics of aquaculture businesses in the U.S. and address gaps regarding important market information. The overall goal is to advance business management toward development of a sustainable marine and Great Lakes aquaculture
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Underwater Intervention 2020 (UI 2020), co-hosted by the Association of Diving Contractors International and the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society, is the must-attend event of the year, when the entire underwater operations industry gathers for three days of face-to-face meetings, education and networking. Taking place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from February 4 to 6, UI 2020 will be
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