ADCI Underwater Today

October 15, 2021

Fisk Marine Insurance International, LLC
INDUSTRY NEWS
It has nearly 80,000 containers - 50% more than normal - stacked up, and the person that oversees the port says he's "never had the yard as full as this."

Visit https://news.yahoo.com/nearly-80-000-shipping-containers-122235646.html to view the full article online.

 
Skanska USA has requested an additional $50 million and an extra 245 days on its Pensacola Bay Bridge replacement project to offset damage and delays it said were caused by Hurricane Sally when it tore through the region in September 2020.

Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/skanska-requests-an-additional-50m-for-pensacola-bridge-repairs-wins-sepa/607821/ to view the full article online.

 
Teledyne Marine Systems USA
Shortages of natural gas in Europe and Asia are boosting demand for oil, deepening what was already a sizable supply deficit in crude markets, the International Energy Agency said. 

Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-14/global-gas-crisis-is-spilling-over-into-oil-markets-iea-says to view the full article online.

 
With 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers, industry has among the highest suicide rate of any industry, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with deaths by suicide five times higher than all construction deaths combined.

Visit https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/news/21734804/study-examines-why-construction-workers-have-such-high-suicide-rates to view the full article online.

 
Dive Commercial International, Inc.
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Effective July 1, 2021, ADCI has resumed the ADCI Audit Initiative for companies and schools that have not previously submitted to the ADCI Audit.
 
All companies and schools that have not previously gone through an ADCI audit will have until June 2022 to complete the process for continued membership.
 
Please contact the ADCI office for further information.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/adc-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=697887&issueID=77074 to view the full article online.

 
Denso North America Inc.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
When 20 new crewmembers signed on to the bulker Trudy at an anchorage off Normandy last week, they likely did not expect that they would be swept up in the aftermath of a drug bust - but on Monday morning, they had unwelcome visitors.

Visit https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/armed-gang-boards-bulker-in-apparent-search-for-cocaine to view the full article online.

 
Ocean Technology Systems
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
According to the Spanish floating wind technology company X1 Wind, the new concepts will increase the efficiency of wind turbines and permit the technology to continue to increase in size.

Visit https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/downwind-floating-offshore-wind-prototype-ready-for-commissioning to view the full article online.

 
According to a new report sponsored by satcom provider Inmarsat, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the uptake of digital technology in the maritime industry. 

Visit https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/inmarsat-covid-19-has-accelerated-digitalization-in-shipping to view the full article online.

 
Formerly the drillship Vitoria 10000, the 228-m (748-ft) long Hidden Gem is being converted to a subsea mining vessel, in an industry first.

Visit https://www.offshore-mag.com/rigs-vessels/article/14211764/abs-to-class-first-subsea-mining-vessel to view the full article online.

 
Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack
OKEA ASA decided to propose to Vette license holders to not develop the North Sea discovery further.

Visit https://www.ogj.com/exploration-development/article/14212047/okea-proposes-to-halt-certain-north-sea-developments to view the full article online.

 
From the Pages of Underwater Magazine
ADCI resumed its Audit Initiative on July 1 for companies and schools that have not previously submitted to the ADCI Audit. All companies and schools that have not gone through an ADCI audit will have until June 2022 to complete the process for continued membership. As COVID-19 variants continue to proliferate society and the workplace, preventative measures are being taken to safeguard health. Please reach out to ADCI directly with any questions and concerns.

Visit https://www.underwatermagazine.com/2021/09/are-you-ready-for-an-audit/ to view the full article online.

 
Saab Seaeye Ltd