MacArtney, Alakaluf Inititate Chilean Underwater Venture
Map of Alakaluf locations
The MacArtney Group has entered an exclusive representative agreement with Chile-based marine technology provider Alakaluf Ltda, representing another leg in the thrust to increase its local presence in South American underwater technology markets, the company said.
Founded in 1994, in Punta Arenas by marine biologist and M. Sc. Oceanography Sergio Andrade, Alakaluf Ltda. has achieved expertise in supplying marine scientific and renewable energy solutions for all relevant industries and operators in Chile. Alakaluf also supplies solutions for regional oil and gas in the Magellan Strait, underwater mining, coastal tourism, seaports, aquaculture and fisheries applications.
With additional warehouse facilities and offices located in Santiago, Valparaiso and Concepcion, Alakaluf has grown to become a major vendor of marine solutions across Chile, MasArtney explained. During its existence, Alakaluf has developed several alliances with underwater equipment providers, including WET Labs, Rockland scientific, Sea Bird and more.
Through the agreement with MacArtney, Alakaluf will not only be the regional representative for SubConn connectors, but also extend its capacity of providing more full-scale solutions all the way from surface to seabed. Specifically, MacArtney winch handling solutions, telemetry and comprehensive connectivity solutions coupled with the multitude of sensor and data acquisition options already offered, will aid to render Alakaluf a true one-stop supplier of marine technology. Meanwhile, MacArtney said it will benefit from the network of contacts and local expertise held by Alakaluf.
“Together - the depletion of fossil energy resources, the advancement of non-conventional marine energy technology and the increase in energy demand from coastal communities and the industry enable a viable increase in the development of renewable projects in Chile,” said Alakaluf CEO, Sergio Andrade.
“With our rugged and advanced GreenLink inline terminations, subsea hubs and general connectivity solutions, we hold the capacity to effectively interconnect several tidal, wave or wind units and safely transfer the harnessed energy back to shore,” said MacArtney Sales and Marketing Director, Marco MacArtney. “We are confident, that in close cooperation with Alakaluf and its other partners, we can create great results for- and boost further advancement of - marine renewables in Chile.”
February 2024
