* * Dutch-based heavylift specialist Dockwise appointed Rowan Companies chief executive Danny McNease to its board from 15 October.
* * Pacific Stratus Energy said Marino Ostos, chief operating officer and president of the company's Colombian branch, has resigned for personal reasons.
* * Petroleum advisers Gaffney Cline&Associates have appointed Mike Hologram, Daniel Amitrano and Jim Blagg to the technical team tat will be based in the company's Houston office.
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