EditorialKevin Hardy & Dr. Osvaldo Ulloawww.marinetechnologynews.com Gregory R. Trauthwein NEW YORK118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010Associate Publisher & Editor Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-6271Email: trauthwein@marinelink.comFLORIDA215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984ust back from London and the Oceanology International exhibition put on at Excel London, and without hesitation it is clear to see that Reed Exhibitions retains the PUBLISHERhonor of putting together the largest, best and most in? uential subsea business and John C. O’MalleyJtechnology conference and exhibition in the world. By the numbers show manage-jomalley@marinelink.comment reports 7,400 unique attendees, representing 90 countries, with many revisiting through the week for a total attendance of 13,789.Associate Publisher & EditorGregory R. TrauthweinBut the real story was not simply the standard booth and conference fare: the real eye-trauthwein@marinelink.comopener in London was a palpable feel of optimism that I have not seen in a couple of years. Managing Editor As the price of energy stabilizes, it’s clear that projects long dorment from the oil majors Eric Haunare gearing back up. Make no mistake, the business of discvoering and recovering energy haun@marinelink.comin the offshore sector is changed forever, the ‘new norm’ if you will, as companies seek Contributing Writersinnovative solutions to install, maintain and manage a complex industrial operation under Capt. Edward Lundquist, USN (Ret.)water. But visiting OI, and my recent interviews with many industry leaders – particularly Elaine Maslin, AberdeenTom Mulligan, IrelandGael Bodénès, CEO, Bourbon Corporation, who sees signs and is banking on an off-Claudio Paschoa, Brazilshore recovery in 2019 – there are clear signs that collectively we emerge from the abyss. Production ManagerBourbon is an interesting company to watch as it literally is reinventing itselft under the Irina Vasiletsvasilets@marinelink.com#BourbonInMotion ? ag. #BourbonInMotion is about developing integrated services with performance based on data. It’s about capitalizing on digital revolution to connect the ? eet, Production & Graphic Designa Smart Shipping program to reduce crew, costs and increase performance. It’s about build- Nicole Ventimiglianicole@marinelink.coming partnerships with industry partners, locally and globally. Finally, it’s about changing culture and communication.Corporate StaffManager, MarketingLast, but certainly not least, I am thrilled to welcome Elaine Maslin to the MTR editorial Mark O’Malley fold. Elaine needs no introduction in these pages, as many of you have followed her work momalley@marinelink.comin other titles for many years. She is a strong addition to our global editorial team with AccountingEsther Rothenberger keen insights on the upstream offshore and renewables markets.rothenberger@marinelink.comManager, Information Technology ServicesVladimir Bibik bibik@marinelink.comDownload our AppiPhone & AndroidCirculationKathleen Hickeymtrcirc@marinelink.comMarine Technology Reporter Bayport, NY 11705. (ISSN 1559-7415) is published Membermonthly except for February, Au- The publisher assumes no respon-gust, and December by New Wave sibility for any misprints or claims AdvertisingMedia, 118 E. 25th St., New York, or actions taken by advertisers. www.marinetechnologynews.comNY 10010-1062. Periodicals Post- The publisher reserves the right to Vol. 61 No. 3ISSN 1559-Vice President, Sales and Marketingage Paid at New York, NY and ad- refuse any advertising. Contents 7415Rob Howardditional mailing of? ces. of the publication either in whole USPS# 023-276howard@marinelink.comor part may not be produced with-118 East 25th Street, Tel: (561) 732-4368 • Fax: (561) 732-6984POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to out the express permission of the New York, NY 10010CFS. NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY publisher.tel: (212) 477-6700 Advertising Sales Manager FACILITIES send address correc- fax: (212) 254-6271Mike Kozlowskitions to Marine Technology Re- Copyright © 2018 New Wave kozlowski@marinelink.comporter, 850 Montauk Hwy., #867, Media.Tel: (561) 733-2477 • Fax: (561) 732-9670Subscription: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means To subscribe please visit mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers.www.marinetechnologynews.com2018 April 4 MTRMTR #3 (1-17).indd 4 MTR #3 (1-17).indd 4 4/9/2018 9:53:59 AM4/9/2018 9:53:59 AM