Arctic

Kids Go Free in Arctic '23 with Quark Expeditions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.

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  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.
  • "Taking your children into the Arctic wilderness is one of the most educational and life-changing experiences you can provide your child," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.
  • Exploring the Arctic deepened their connection to nature and created family memories that we still talk about more than a decade later.
  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents ad teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages to Greenland, the Canadian High Arctic and Spitsbergen.

Kids Go Free in Arctic '23 with Quark Expeditions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023

For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.

Key Points: 
  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents and teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages.
  • "Taking your children into the Arctic wilderness is one of the most educational and life-changing experiences you can provide your child," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions.
  • Exploring the Arctic deepened their connection to nature and created family memories that we still talk about more than a decade later.
  • For a limited time (June 1 to September 20, 2023), kids, adolescents ad teens travel free with their families on all Arctic 2023 voyages to Greenland, the Canadian High Arctic and Spitsbergen.

McQ Inc. and Barnacle Systems Collaborate on IDEaS Contract to Create Remote Monitoring Solution for Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

This was per a contract awarded as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.

Key Points: 
  • This was per a contract awarded as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.
  • In 2022, the DND/CAF sought innovative solutions to secure and monitor ground-based assets operating remotely in the Arctic.
  • As of March 2023, with the support of McQ’s advanced sensors, Barnacle completed production and testing of the BRNKL Arctic Deploy - an autonomous remote monitoring solution suitable for northern latitudes.
  • "Barnacle has created an exceptional solution for remote security in the Arctic environment.

Woolpert Contracted by NOAA for Hydrographic Survey, Bathymetric Data in Nome, Alaska

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NOME, Alaska, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has signed Woolpert to a $7 million contract to perform hydrographic surveying and collect bathymetric data in and around Nome, Alaska. These data will support commercial fishing, shipping channels, coastal resilience, scientific research, and Seabed 2030, a collaborative project that aims to map the world's ocean floor by 2030.

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  • NOME, Alaska, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has signed Woolpert to a $7 million contract to perform hydrographic surveying and collect bathymetric data in and around Nome, Alaska.
  • Woolpert will collect data over 1,874 square nautical miles in Northern Norton Sound, which stretches from Golovin Bay through Nome to Cape Woolley on the eastern edge of Alaska.
  • Woolpert has collected topographic, bathymetric, and hydrographic data in and around Alaska for decades and has an office in Wasilla.
  • "Hydrographic surveying in Alaska can be logistically challenging, and moving equipment requires a range of vehicles and aircraft," Woolpert Certified Hydrographer Dave Neff said.

Value for Money 2023: The Conference Board of Canada Assesses the National Shipbuilding Strategy's Impact

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

"The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a large-scale investment that covers infrastructure, human resources, and technology development.

Key Points: 
  • "The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a large-scale investment that covers infrastructure, human resources, and technology development.
  • From 2013 to the end of 2022 over $5.2 billion was spent on the National Shipbuilding Strategy with more than 325 organizations across Canada.
  • "The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) means Canadians are proudly rebuilding a vital national security industrial base here at home after decades of boom-and-bust cycles.
  • Read the full report: Value for Money: Economic Impact of the Halifax Shipyard Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, 2023 - The Conference Board of Canada
    The Conference Board of Canada is the country's leading independent research organization.

SCOR’s Combined General Meeting of 25 May 2023: SCOR shareholders adopt all the proposed resolutions

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

All the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors were approved by the General Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • All the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors were approved by the General Meeting.
  • The General Meeting approved the appointment of SCOR SE CEO Thierry Léger as a director of SCOR SE.
  • The General Meeting ratified the provisional appointment of Martine Gerow as a director.
  • Finally, the General Meeting approved the payment of a dividend of EUR 1.40 per share for the 2022 financial year.

High Arctic Announces Transition of Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) "High Arctic" or the "Corporation” announces today that Lance Mierendorf, High Arctic’s Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation and plans to step down effective August 17, 2023. Mr. Mierendorf has been with High Arctic for the past two years and, in addition to solidifying financial reporting, has been instrumental in strategic transactions undertaken by the Corporation during his tenure. The timing of Lance’s departure corresponds with the release of second quarter 2023 earnings and substantial progress towards the recently announced intention to reorganize the Corporation and effect a return of capital to shareholders subject to a Special Meeting of Shareholders by the end of September, 2023. Considering these developments, a recruitment process will be initiated to appoint a successor.

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    CALGARY, Alberta, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) "High Arctic" or the "Corporation” announces today that Lance Mierendorf, High Arctic’s Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation and plans to step down effective August 17, 2023.
  • Mr. Mierendorf has been with High Arctic for the past two years and, in addition to solidifying financial reporting, has been instrumental in strategic transactions undertaken by the Corporation during his tenure.
  • Considering these developments, a recruitment process will be initiated to appoint a successor.

Inmarsat’s Fastest Ever Inflight Broadband Plans Are Now Available for Business Aviation Customers

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple Ka-band system has commenced flight testing and is expected to enter service later this year.

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  • Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple Ka-band system has commenced flight testing and is expected to enter service later this year.
  • All three next-generation terminals use innovative technology and lightweight designs to optimise performance, reduce costs, and simplify installation and maintenance.
  • The new Jet ConneX service plans are available through Inmarsat’s global business aviation distribution network, which consists of Satcom Direct, Collins Aerospace and Honeywell.
  • “These service plans have been specifically designed to deliver even greater value and performance based on unique insights into usage of our inflight broadband service.

VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW EXPEDITION VOYAGES IN THE ARCTIC

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic. Debuting in July 2025, the new itineraries, which range from 13 to 27 days, explore the polar north in Canada and Greenland, with two of the three voyages visiting the Canadian High Arctic.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic.
  • "Our guests are curious travelers who are eager to explore new and different regions of the world, in Viking comfort," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • Join Viking on a fascinating voyage exploring the Canadian High Arctic to undiscovered territories beneath the skies of the midnight sun.
  • Enrichment On Board and On Shore: Viking has created the world's leading scientific enrichment environment in an expedition setting.

First SeaWorld Park Outside of the U.S. Now Open Bringing Inspiring Animal Encounters, Educational Programs and Marine-life Attractions to a New Region of the World

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is proud to announce that SeaWorld®Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is now open, extending the mission of marine animal conservation, education and inspiration to the UAE region.  The park opening is also a significant milestone for SeaWorld as the first location outside of the U.S., the first marine life theme park in the UAE region, and the first new SeaWorld park in more than 30 years. Opened in February and adjacent to the park, Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue is the first dedicated marine rescue and rehabilitation center in the UAE. Both facilities are animal welfare certified by Global Humane, the international brand of American Humane. SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's zoological, conservation and educational efforts are informed by nearly 60 years of SeaWorld's world-class animal care experience at its U.S. parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego. As the first marine life theme park in the region, SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will allow guests to experience up-close animal encounters, educational programs marine-life themed rides and attractions that will engage guests to care about marine life.

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  • The park opening is also a significant milestone for SeaWorld as the first location outside of the U.S., the first marine life theme park in the UAE region, and the first new SeaWorld park in more than 30 years.
  • Opened in February and adjacent to the park, Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue is the first dedicated marine rescue and rehabilitation center in the UAE.
  • As the first marine life theme park in the region, SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will allow guests to experience up-close animal encounters, educational programs marine-life themed rides and attractions that will engage guests to care about marine life.
  • Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said, "Today, we have made history by launching SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.