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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Veteran energy industry association executive Erik Milito has been named the new president of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and will take the helm of the offshore energy association effective November 1, 2019. Milito has extensive experience in implementing strategic outreach and public relations platforms for high-profile issues on behalf of the energy industry. He is a seasoned spokesperson
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After over nine years as president of NOIA, Randall Luthi has decided to leave Washington, D.C. to work for the governor of Wyoming on energy and environmental policies. “There are a lot of great jobs in the world, but being president of NOIA is a fantastic job,” said Luthi. “It is with very mixed emotions that I take on this new
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In 1972, a submersible accident took the lives of two divers from the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. The tragedy illustrated the ever-present threat of life and property as the vast ocean resource is explored and developed. In 1978, acknowledging the significant contributions made by these men and other modern-day pioneers in their pursuit of the ocean frontier, Compass Publications, publishers
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Tim Charters has been promoted to vice president of governmental and political affairs at the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA). Tim joined NOIA as a senior director in June 2017 after serving as vice president of governmental and regulatory affairs at the National Stripper Well Association. Tim has nearly 20 years of congressional experience including roles as staff director of
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Nominations are open for the 2018 NOIA Safety in Seas Awards competition. The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) has held the Safety in Seas (SIS) Awards competition since 1978 to recognize those whose actions, design or influence have contributed to improved safety in the offshore energy industry. Two awards are offered: the Culture of Safety Award honors a company (or companies) for commitment to safety and
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