Company Announcements
Global Raises $11K+ for "Buy a Heart. Save a Life!"
Global has been an ongoing champion for Team Seattle and their efforts to raise money in support of Children’s Hospital. Last week marked the monumental 50th year of the running of the 24 Hours at Daytona. The employees of Global have banded together to raise over $11,000 in sponsoring Team Seattle’s campaign “Buy a Heart, Save a Life” – with the goal to raise an incredible $100,000 to fund the development of a hybrid surgical suite.
For more information and to donate to "Buy a Heart. Save a Life!" click HERE
VISIT US AT UNDERWATER INTERVENTION, JAN. 24 - 26 IN NEW ORLEANS
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. wants to take this opportunity to invite you to visit us at Underwater Intervention, January 24 thru 26th in New Orleans. Stop by booth #811 for an opportunity to meet with a Global staff member and learn the full range of commercial diving and regional services we provide.
We look forward to meeting you!
Global Quarterly Newsletter, January 2012 Issue
Download the January 2012 issue of Global's quarterly newsletter - highlighting some of our current jobs and recent undertakings.
Happy Holidays
We wanted to take a moment and wish everyone Happy Holidays.
In addition, Global wants to recognize those who are unable to be with their families this year over the holidays. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
Global Participated in the Inaugural 6 Hours of Seattle Go-Kart Race to Benefit Team Seattle
A six man team from Global Diving, cleverly coined Scuderia Global, participated in the Inaugural 6 Hours of Seattle G-Kart Race, with all donations going to benefit Team Seattle and the Children's Hospital. While Global faced stiff competition on the track, they blew away the field in fundraising, with a total of over $7,500 raised through the event!
Beaver & DeVilbiss Elected to ASA Leadership
Global is proud to announce the new American Salvage Association executive leadership now includes Tim Beavers, CEO and David DeVilbiss, Alaska Regional Manager. Beaver has been elected as the new President and DeVilbiss has risen into the ASA's Executive Committee.
“This new leadership team will serve to energize the ASA’s approach to the diverse fronts tackled by the ASA,” stated Beaver. He adds, “This year and beyond, ASA will remain focused on the OPA 90 salvage and marine firefighting regulations for tank vessels, pending regulations for non-tank vessels, responder immunity, Arctic response, the ongoing Quality Partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as continuing to strengthen our industry’s commitment to the marine environment.”
5th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament - HUGE Success!
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. would like to thank those that played and sponsored this year’s event. We raised $50,000 towards Team Seattle's efforts to furnish a hybrid surgical suite at Children's Hospital!
Thank you to all for supporting the life saving accomplishments that happen every day at Seattle Children’s Hospital, your contribution to this important cause makes a difference in children’s lives. We look forward to seeing everyone on the green next year on Monday, September 17, 2012.
Please download Global's Thank You Ad to view the 2011 participants, appearing in the Pacific Maritime Magazine in the October issue. Click here to watch one of many miraculous accounts of a Seattle Children's Hospital patient.
Triumph Over the Guemes Channel
Congratulations to Jean Andrich and Kara Fox on their successful swim across the Guemes Channel on Sunday morning, September 28, 2011. The 33 minute swim through strong currents and near 50 degree temperature was truly an accomplishment. We are extremely proud of their recent endeavor and were happy to be able to be involved.
Click here to read more about this adventure in an article published about them on the Go Anacortes website.
ROV group sponsors UW's Human Powered Submarine Team
Our ROV group sponsored the University of Washington's "Human Powered Submarine" team again this year. We are proud to support our local educational groups in the advancement of marine technology.
John Graham & Tim Beaver, selected as finalist in 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepeneur of The Year ® Pacific Northwest
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. is pleased to announce that John Graham and Tim Beaver have been selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Pacific Northwest finalists. They are part of a group of outstanding entrepreneurs that have been selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous winners, leading CEOs, private capital investors, and other regional business leaders.
“These finalists create jobs in our area, encouraging community development and innovation in our broader economy,” said Tim Tasker Entrepreneur Of The Year Pacific Northwest Program Director. “No matter who wins, the Pacific Northwest is enriched by every one of these finalists.”
This year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Program celebrates its 25th anniversary. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
"It is a great honor for both my partner, Tim M. Beaver, and I to be nominated for this prestigious award" says John S. Graham, Chairman of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. "We are proud of the business we have developed over the past 30 years through maintaining an exemplary safety, quality, and growth standard from day one. We owe this to the diligent men and women who work for Global and our outstanding partners / clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and around the world."