A U.S. senator is developing legislation meant to revitalize the U.S. commercial maritime industry, which he called an economic and national security imperative.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded ferry grants totaling $220.2 million. The availability of the grants was announced back in May.

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.
 

For more information, contact:
Phil Newsum
Executive Director
(281) 893-8388 or
phillip.newsum@adc-int.org
 
Deadline for submittal of nominations:
January 8, 2024
 
Please visit adc-int.org to download the nominations form and to learn more about the Commercial Diving Hall of Fame.

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.
  
Deadline for submittal of nominations:
January 8, 2024
 
Please visit adc-int.org to download the application form.

We speak with Olaf Olsen, representative for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, breaking down some of the misconceptions and myths of becoming a union contractor and diver. Episode is brought to you by Dryden Diving Company.

The Russian Navy has received two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat, according to Russia state media, with two more undersea platforms also scheduled to join the service this year.
Source: Defense News

Several U.S. energy groups have commented on a final methane rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was announced at the COP28 climate summit.
Source: Rigzone

Petronas and others have made 19 exploration discoveries and two confirmed exploration-appraisal finds offshore Malaysia this year, proving more than 1 Bboe of new resources.
Source: Offshore  

Höegh Autoliners and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation plan to collaborate on the supply and delivery of clean ammonia as a next-generation sustainable maritime fuel for Höegh’s upcoming Aurora Class PCTC vessels.
Source: Marine Log

Naval architecture and marine engineering company Glosten and technology company Siemens Energy have selected clean energy solutions provider Ballard Power Systems and engineering company Chart Industries as primary equipment vendors for their design of what is slated to be the first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel in the world.
Source: Offshore Energy

Seatools has completed factory acceptance tests (FAT) for what it describes as a highly innovative fall pipe remotely operated vehicle (ROV) developed for DEME Group.

Santa Barbara, California, is home to HDS Deepwater Diving Monument commemorating super stars in commercial gas diving. The Superlite® diver statuettes are available now and are selling quickly. For purchasing information, go to www.deepwaterdivingmonument.com. Payment plans are also available there.