| 2007 |
For his sustained and continuing contributions to the offshore industry through efforts to develop and foster new technologies for deepwater production, leading to important innovations in the development of offshore resources.
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| 2006 |
For his significant contributions to the evolution of
the offshore industry from shallow water, fixed platforms
into ultra-deepwater floating facilities, particularly
for advancements in the selection, welding and inspection
of steels for offshore structures, and the development
of reliability-based designs. |
| 2005 |
For his numerous technical breakthroughs
in the dynamics of vortex-induced vibrations that have
enhanced the design of structures to withstand high ocean
currents, enabling the offshore energy industry to produce
oil and gas in progressively deeper water. |
| 2004 |
For his vision and leadership over several decades in the
advancement of enabling technology to allow the realization
of deepwater drilling and production, especially the
use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
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| 2003 |
For his work in onshore and offshore basins focusing on
the structural interpretation of seismic reflection profiles.
His work led to better understanding of the upper crust's
complex geology, which was especially beneficial to the
oil and gas industry in the offshore and onshore basins
of Canada, the U.S., Venezuela, Mexico, the Caribbean,
Italy, Morocco, and Nigeria. |
| 2002 |
For his leadership in the development of innovative ocean
engineering technologies, including the invention and
application of the semisubmersible floating platform,
and his influence on the progress of the offshore industry. |
| 2001 |
A visionary and practicing technologist who significantly
influenced the direction of offshore technology, especially
in the areas of dynamic positioning and remotely-operated
vehicles; his more than half century of achievements has
advanced the global industry's ever increasing pursuit
of deepwater. |
| 2000 |
For his outstanding leadership in developing and commercializing
3D seismic data processing technology to make 3D seismology
practical, affordable and essential in offshore exploration
and development. |
| 1999 |
For his dedicated efforts and significant contributions
in the development of aqueous and non-aqueous mud systems
that enable drilling completion and production of extended
reach wells. |
| 1998 |
For pioneering contributions in subsea production technology,
and for direction of subsea design and system integration
for major projects in the Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico
and North Sea that have furthered the development of deepwater
technology. |
| 1997 |
For visionary and innovative concepts over a period of
three decades that have significantly influenced the direction
and development of offshore resources from marginal fields
to deep water operations. |
| 1996 |
For innovative and unique contributions in advancing offshore
technology in the areas of pipeline and subsea technology,
especially the articulated stinger for the deep water
S-lay, and for championing the development and use of
J-lay pipelaying methods and steel catenary risers. |
| 1995 |
In recognition of significant leadership in the application
of structural engineering concepts and approaches that
have allowed safe and economic development in challenging
offshore areas worldwide, including the Gulf of Mexico;
North Slope and Cook Inlet, Alaska; and the North Sea. |
| 1994 |
For exemplary and pioneering
work in the area of soil mechanics and foundation evaluation
and design that has advanced the capability of industry
to operate worldwide in the offshore environment using
a variety of structures. |
| 1993 |
For outstanding leadership, and a bold and innovative
philosophy and style that have significantly influenced
the design and construction of offshore structures worldwide;
and for championing cooperative government/industry efforts
including the development of APl-recommended practices
and work on Marine Board activities. |
| 1992 |
For his pioneering work in digital seismology and 3-D
seismic surveying; for his exemplary contribution to scientific
knowledge as an author and as a dedicated educator; for
his enrichment of the exploration geophysics curriculum;
and for his farsighted commitment to exploration systems
of the future through his involvement with Project SEER
(Solid Earth Exploration Research). |
| 1991 |
For translating a lifetime passion for diving and a visionary
perspective of the industry's move to ever deeper waters
into successful development and application of subsea
technology involving saturation diving, subsea robotics,
and remote operated vehicles; and for his management of
a major offshore diving research and contracting company. |
| 1990 |
For pioneering achievements as inventor and engineer in
the development of well control equipment for offshore
drilling and production operations worldwide; in recognition
of more than 300 patents covering assemblies for blowout
preventers, pressure relief valves, and chokes; and for
his inspirational corporate leadership. |
| 1989 |
For his outstanding contributions to the development of
technology for offshore exploration, drilling, and transportation
in the arctic environment; and specifically for his innovative
designs of offshore ice-breaking vessels and all-season
mobile drilling units. |
| 1988 |
For significant technical contributions and leadership
as a pioneer in the design, installation, and application
of a wide range of platform and subsea drilling and production
components and systems that have extended industry's capabilities
in the development of offshore oil and gas resources. |
| 1987 |
For his inspiring leadership as engineer and manager in
conceiving and supporting bold, innovative developments
that have contributed significantly to advancements in
many phases of offshore technology; and specifically for
his contributions in the design and installation of large
seafloor crude oil storage units at Fateh, and his major
role in the concept, design, and successful installation
of the tension leg platform at Hutton. |
| 1986 |
For his landmark invention and development of the Common
Reflection Point or Common Mid Point seismic method that
significantly advanced offshore and onshore exploration
technology, and that has proven a major factor in the
discovery of new petroleum reserves worldwide during the
past quarter century; and specifically for the dramatic
improvements in multiple and noise reduction, for more
accurate velocity computation methods, for increased productivity
of marine crews, and for overall improvements in seismic
data quality that have resulted from application of his
work. |
| 1985 |
For significant research and engineering advances in relating
soils and foundation technology to offshore platform design;
for pioneering efforts in the development of criteria
and procedures for pile foundation design in particular;
and for the impact on offshore technology worldwide of
their collective research and training efforts. |
| 1984 |
For pioneering work in and contributions to floating drilling
and subsea producing technology over the past 25 years,
and for his untiring efforts to achieve a cooperative
spirit among industry, science, and government in furthering
the development of offshore resources. |
| 1983 |
For outstanding contributions in the development of integrated
geological/geophysical interpretive techniques for stratigraphic
evaluation of marine sedimentary basins through research
of global sea-level changes and their worldwide controls
on stratigraphy and offshore petroleum accumulations.
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| 1982 |
Founder of Vetco Offshore, Inc., humanitarian, and private
enterprise activist.
In recognition of 50 years devoted to the innovative technological
development of equipment and services supporting oil and
gas drilling and producing operations, including the inspection
and coating of tubulars; threaded and nonthreaded tubular
connectors; systems for floating drilling and subsea completions;
and equipment for the first tension leg platform in the
North Sea. |
| 1981 |
For 30 years' contribution to the world's understanding
of the coastal and estuarine environments and for his
objective counsel that has promoted the compatibility
of industry with nature. |
| 1980 |
For his significant contributions to the development of
offshore technology and especially for his personal contributions
to the design, construction, and operation of the Glomar
Challenger and the Hughes Glomar Explorer. His oceanographic
and engineering experience has been instrumental in the
development of ship configuration and materials handling
systems that have advanced the state of the art in offshore
drilling and deep ocean mining. |
| 1979 |
For his engineering achievements in the invention, design,
and implementation of seismic streamers, acceleration-canceling
hydrophones, and the control devices which have become
fundamental in marine geophysical exploration survey techniques
and in certain United States Department of Defense antisubmarine
warfare problems. |
| 1978 |
Scientist, doctor, inventor, teacher, and pioneer in man's
activity below the sea.
For his contributions to diving technology and hyperbaric
physiology which have significantly extended the limits
of subsea support of the offshore industry; for his important
scientific publications; and in recognition of the many
scientists and doctors he has taught and trained. |
| 1977 |
Inventor and pioneer in the development of offshore mobile
drilling rigs.
For outstanding contributions in the evolution of offshore
drilling rig technology, and for his continuous counsel
and advice directed toward the development of a vigorous,
worldwide, offshore drilling industry. |
| 1976 |
For his significant contribution in the development and
application of advanced technology to the ocean industry
and for his outstanding role of leadership in fostering
the exchange of technical information among disciplines
serving the offshore community and in the organization
and conduct of industry cooperative research. |
| 1975 |
Petroleum geologist, scientist, teacher, author of many
technical publications, leader in the prospecting for
oil on the offshore continental shelves and proponent
of deep ocean prospecting.
For leadership in offshore technology in both geology
and geophysics. |
| 1974 |
Scientist, inventor, teacher, experimenter, organizer
of research projects, author of scientific publications,
and interpreter of the history and structure of the earth.
For offshore technology accomplishments in geology and
geophysics, for important scientific publications and
in recognition of the many scientists he has taught and
trained. |
| 1973 |
For his dedicated service, significant contributions,
and effective leadership in the areas of marine affairs
and offshore exploration for oil and gas.
A leading geologist and executive, he has given strong
support to technical innovations aimed at extending the
frontiers of offshore operations; has been one of the
prime movers in expanding the search for petroleum to
deepwater locations; and has served as an effective spokesman
for the wise management of our ocean resources and the
proper protection of our marine environment.
Through such activities, he has fostered a better public
understanding of the petroleum industry's marine ventures
and has helped strongly substantiate their relationship
to the national interest. |
| 1972 |
Naval architect, marine engineer, and pioneer in the development
of offshore technology.
For his leadership in the design of a substantial portion
of all offshore-drilling units and tenders in existence
today: For design of one of the first jack-up drilling
units; for conception of the first catamaran drilling
ship; for development of a family of semi-submersibles;
and for pioneering the highest standards of strength,
stability, and seaworthiness in offshore engineering. |
| 1971 |
Engineer,
scientist, administrator, and statesman for the engineering
and scientific communities.
For his outstanding and forward-looking leadership of
the President's Commission on Marine Science, Engineering,
and Resources. Through his personal commitments, energy,
and perception, Dr. Stratton mobilized the effort of the
Commission and its consultants to identify the existing
technical and political concepts governing marine affairs,
to formulate new and useful concepts, and to synthesize
all of these into a landmark report entitled "Our
Nation and the Sea." This report is a basis for significant
and continued national identification, motivation, and
action toward enhancing the marine stature of the United
States of America.
For his personal effort in the clear identification of
national marine goals and in the planning of significant
methods for achieving these goals, the Offshore Technology
Conference designates Dr. Julius A. Stratton as the recipient
of its first Individual Distinguished Achievement Award. |
