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LEONARDO, NJ 07737
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X Prize Foundation Announces Finalists in the Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup
X Challenge
The X PRIZE Foundation has named the 10 finalists in its oil cleanup competition, the Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X Challenge , the group announced on May 23 at the IOSC in Portland, OR. The 10 teams will move forward to Phase II field testing of their ideas where they will demonstrate their ability to efficiently and rapidly clean up oil on the ocean surface at the Ohmsett facility. The X Prize launched its oil cleanup challenge in July of 2010, in response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf. The teams include: CRUCIAL, USA; Elastec, USA; Koseq, Netherlands; Lamor, Finland; NOFI, Norway; OilShaver, Norway; PPR, USA; Voraxial, USA; and Vor-Tek, USA.
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The Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHALLENGE
 July 29, 2010, Washington, DC - The X PRIZE Foundation ( www.xprize.org ) launched its sixth major competition, the $1.4 Million Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHALLENGE, designed to inspire entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists worldwide to develop innovative, rapidly deployable, and highly efficient methods of capturing crude oil from the ocean surface.   Read more >>

Ohmsett Promotional Video Now Available
 The new Ohmsett promotional video is now available. The Ohmsett facility has upgraded its testing capabilities for dispersant research and training, remote sensing, and marine hydrokinetic device testing. These upgrades include a new wave generator capable of producing different types of waves to create realistic sea environments for testing, training and research.

The video highlights these new testing capabilities developed at the Ohmsett facility over the past few years. The video is now available in DVD format. To request your copy of the Ohmsett promotional video, please call Jane Delgado at 301-230-4565 or e-mail jdelgado@marinc.com . To view it on our web site, click here.

BOEMRE Director Visits Ohmsett
 On May 10, 2011 Ohmsett was bus tling during the U.S. Coast Guard Oil Spill Response Technician training with a visit from VIPs and the media. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael Bromwich, NWS Earle Commanding Officer Captain David Harrison, U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, two congressional staffers, and two media representatives were greeted by facility manager Bill Schmidt. During the visit the visitors received an overview of Ohmsett and a tour of the facility where they had the opportunity to observe USCG training. Download pictures from the visit >>

Ohmsett to Attend RETECH 2011
 OHMSETT - The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility will be an exhibitor at RETECH 2011 Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition September 20-22, 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

In its third year, RETECH is the all renewable energy event and will build on its tradition of assembling a program of leaders representing the renewable energy technology industry, the power generation industry, as well as local, state, federal and foreign government agencies. During the Keynote sessions, you will hear about the vital issues impacting renewable energy policy. In addition, you will be able to see the latest technology solutions from more than 150 suppliers and meet with the leaders who are shaping the renewables market.

Stop by the Ohmsett Booth 625 to learn how you can test your equipment in a simulated marine environment with waves. Only at Ohmsett's tow/wave tank will you find a full-scale facility that can give you the most accurate and reliable test results. For more detailed information, visit our web site at . Visit the RETECH 2011 website for complete conference details, speakers, exhibitors and event schedules.

Ohmsett to Attend Clean Gulf 2011
 OHMSETT, The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, will be exhibiting at the Clean Gulf 2011Conference & Exhibition, from November 30 - December 1, 2011 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

This year's event will reflect the challenges that face many industry sectors and governmental agencies that work together to protect our environment. Clean Gulf has expanded its educational program with the co-located conference, Deepwater Prevention & Response, giving conference attendee the opportunity to connect with thousands of oil spill planning, prevention and response decision-makers, as well as other service providers in the petroleum industry.

OHMSETT Mechanical Engineer, Paul Meyer will present a technical paper entitled, "High Capacity Advancing Oil Recovery System Performance Testing at Ohmsett during the Wendy Schmidt Oil Spill X Challenge Competition." Hear about the test setup and methodology used during the largest oil recovery test ever conducted at Ohmsett and what it took to get the facility ready for the competition.

OHMSETT will have an exhibit in Booth 221. Please stop by to say "Hello" to Bill, Paul and Jane. Be our guest at the exhibition by calling Jane Delgado at 301-230-4565 or e-mail jdelgado@marinc.com for a free exhibition pass.

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Ohmsett to Attend Interspill 2012 in London, UK
 OHMSETT, The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, exhibit and present a technical paper at the Interspill 2012 Conference, www.interspill.com, to be held at the ExCel Center in London, UK March 13-15, 2012.

The Interspill Conference 2012 is a key international platform for discussing and sharing experiences on how to prevent and respond to oil spills. It will focus on the delivery and exchange of practical and real-life information and dialogue.
 
At the exhibition, professionals concerned with marine and inland spills and their impact on the environment will have the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge and see first-hand the latest capabilities of leading suppliers of services and technologies.
 
OHMSETT's exhibit on the conference floor, Booth (Stand) #U220, will showcase the latest skimmer testing, full-scale dispersant effectiveness testing, training, and research conducted at its facility. Be sure to stop by the Ohmsett booth to say "Hello" to Bill, Dave and Jane.

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