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Longitude 123, Inc. and Trident Group, LLC Formalize Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Marine and Energy Infrastructure Capabilities in California and the Gulf Coast

Ventura, CA & New Iberia, LA — October 8, 2025 — Longitude 123, Inc. (L123), a California-based marine engineering and underwater construction management firm, and Trident Group, LLC, a Louisiana-based licensed engineering firm and provider of project management, QA/QC, safety, and field engineering services, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration builds on years of successful joint work under shared leadership, now formalized to better serve clients in both California’s regulated coastal environment and the Gulf Coast’s energy corridor.

Natural Evolution of Collaboration

For several years, the two firms have collaborated closely, providing each other with as-needed resources, technical expertise, and field-proven specialists to address high-demand workloads. By officially structuring the partnership, Longitude 123 and Trident will now align more intentionally across pursuits, projects, and client engagements.

“This partnership simply makes official what has already been happening between our organizations for the last few years,” said Bryan Blum, President of Longitude 123 and Managing Partner at Trident Group. “Our clients will benefit from the combined strengths of both companies, gaining access to deeper technical resources, stronger field support, and a unified team focused on efficiency, quality, and value.”

Complementary Strengths, Shared Standards

• Longitude 123, Inc. is a Ventura, California–based marine project consulting and underwater construction management firm. For nearly 30 years, the company has provided turnkey design, permitting, engineering, and execution for coastal and inland energy infrastructure, submarine pipelines, offshore facilities, ocean outfalls, and decommissioning projects.
• Trident Group is a Louisiana-licensed engineering firm that provides multidisciplinary services, project management & field engineering for decommissioning projects, QA/QC, inspection, safety consulting, and 3D laser scanning. Based in New Iberia, LA, with a presence in Texas, Trident supports the oil & gas, energy, and pipeline sectors with integrated technical and field solutions.
• Thomas & Beers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Longitude 123, augments Trident’s licensed engineering capabilities by contributing nearly four decades of experience in offshore oil and gas and energy-related structural engineering services. Together, the firms offer clients robust engineering depth paired with practical field execution.

Shared Philosophy, Unified Execution

Both companies share a culture of delivering “excellent projects” — ones that are safe, efficient, and add meaningful value for clients. By intentionally aligning systems and personnel, the partnership ensures a unified approach that feels like a single team, not separate firms.

Regional Impact

With this partnership, clients gain access to an integrated, multi-disciplinary team that can deliver:

• California: Advanced marine engineering, permitting, experienced decommissioning project management, and project planning to navigate one of the nation’s most complex regulatory environments.
• Gulf Coast: Licensed engineering services, structural and civil design, combined with field-proven safety, QA/QC, and project management expertise across high-activity energy and pipeline projects.

By bridging these two markets, the partnership uniquely positions Longitude 123 and Trident Group to take on larger, more complex projects with efficiency and confidence.

About Longitude 123, Inc.

Longitude 123, Inc. is a Ventura, California-based marine project consulting and underwater construction management firm. Established in 1984, the company provides turnkey design, permitting, engineering, and execution for coastal and inland energy infrastructure, submarine pipelines, offshore facilities, ocean outfalls, and decommissioning projects. With deep expertise in California’s regulatory landscape, Longitude 123 reduces client risk while delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Learn more at www.longitude123.net.

About Trident Group, LLC

Trident Group, LLC, headquartered in New Iberia, Louisiana, with additional presence in The Woodlands, Texas, is a licensed Louisiana engineering firm providing structural and civil engineering, QA/QC, safety consulting, field engineering, project management, and 3D laser scanning services. The company partners with clients in the oil & gas, energy, and pipeline sectors, focusing on proactive communication, accountability, and value-driven project delivery.
Learn more at www.tridentgroupllc.net.

About Thomas & Beers, LLC

Thomas & Beers, LLC, a subsidiary of Longitude 123, has been providing structural and civil engineering services for 38 years, with a focus on offshore oil and gas, marine, and energy-related infrastructure. The firm’s experience includes engineering design and support for complex projects across the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.
Learn more at www.thomas-beers.com.        

Media Contact:
Bryan Blum, President – L123
Longitude 123, Inc. | Trident Group, LLC
info@longitude123.net