CODA welcomes Simon Kemp to Industry Advisory Committee

The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) is pleased to welcome Simon Kemp, Decommissioning Manager at ExxonMobil Australia, to its Industry Advisory Committee.

Simon Kemp
Simon Kepm

Simon brings over two decades of industry experience, having spent 23 years with ExxonMobil in diverse roles across Victoria, Western Australia, the United States, and Africa. For the past eight years, Simon has focused specifically on offshore decommissioning projects in the Bass Strait. Currently based in Melbourne, he leads the strategic planning for decommissioning ExxonMobil Australia’s Gippsland operations.

Commenting on his appointment, Simon said:

“I’m looking forward to continuing my work with CODA in this new role, helping advance Australia’s capabilities in responsible and sustainable decommissioning.”

As Simon joins the committee, we also thank outgoing committee member Richard Perry for his service and guidance. Richard’s contributions have helped shape CODA’s direction and foundation upon which we continue to build today.

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Unique Group Appoints Fraser Moonie

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has appointed Fraser Moonie as their Global Commercial & Strategy Development Director – Survey Equipment. Fraser will play a key role in leading and executing the strategic commercial initiatives for the Survey Equipment division across Unique Group’s global locations.

In his new role, Fraser will be responsible for ensuring that Survey Equipment’s commercial strategy aligns with Unique Group’s overarching corporate goals. His focus will be on driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and collaborating closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective commercial strategy execution.

Fraser brings with him a wealth of experience in the offshore, subsea, and survey equipment industry, having held senior leadership roles at Bibby Offshore, McDermott, Mermaid Subsea Services, and most recently at Rovco. His extensive background in ROVs, vessels, survey equipment, and subsea technology positions him well to drive the strategic growth of Unique Group’s Survey Equipment division.

Sahil Gandhi, CEO of Unique Group, welcomed Fraser’s appointment, stating: “We are delighted to have Fraser join our leadership team. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our Survey Equipment division’s growth objectives. Fraser’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to investing in top talent to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers worldwide.”

In this role, he will be based in the UK while travelling extensively to Unique Group’s local offices to engage with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Commenting on his appointment, Fraser Moonie said: “Unique Group has built a strong reputation for delivering effective and reliable solutions in the offshore and subsea markets. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our global presence and shape the long-term strategic direction of the Survey Equipment division.”

Unique Group remains committed to expanding its solution offerings and strengthening its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions for the offshore, subsea, and marine industries. Fraser Moonie’s appointment marks another step in the company’s ongoing growth curve.