GE to Power, Propel Indian Diesel-Electric Research Ship
India continues to grow as a global center of technological excellence, accounting for 10% of research and development and home to five of the top 10 science and technology schools in Asia. Govt of India, having a network of more than 50 laboratories deeply engaged in developing a range of technologies from electronic and computer sciences, through life sciences and materials, to marine research and development, will invest in a new scientific research platform vessel to be built by Bharati Shipyard, based in Mumbai. The Class XII merchant vessel will host scientists from various Indian government scientific laboratories. It will be used to carry out multipurpose research along the coastal sea belt of India.
API Touts Labor Crunch
The chief economist for the American Petroleum Institute said the energy industry is facing critical labor shortages and must reach out to new workers. John Felmy made the remarks while in New Orleans for a series of API meetings recently. Felmy said half of the industry’s aging workforce could retire within a decade and skilled employees are needed to fill jobs ranging from rig workers to scientists. However, the highest demand lies in engineers. As a result, the API is conducting a nationwide tour of engineering and technology schools in an attempt to generate interest in energy industry careers.