Zelim Opens New Canada Office in Nova Scotia
its flagship man-overboard detection and monitoring system, ZOE, to the Canadian Coast Guard and other maritime partners. Following this, the company was selected in 2025 for the NATO DIANA Phase II programme, through which ZOE was used in a major NATO naval exercise and introduced to the Royal Canadian Navy. Since then, Zelim also secured a commercial contract with BC Ferries in February 2026 to equip four new-build ferries with its ZOE technology. Headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, Zelim has been preparing for its next phase of international expansion, with the recent launch of a defense business
iBULe Photonics Unveils First 3rd-Generation Single Crystal Submarine Hydrophone
as iBULe Photonics’s single crystal hydrophone in enhancing detection capabilities for future submarine fleets. Among the company’s potential collaborations are opportunities linked to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major procurement program which will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines with a new fleet of modern long-range patrol submarines.Visitors to the iBULe Photonics stand during Oi26 were also introduced to a visual presentation highlighting the company’s technological development and its long-term vision for delivering advanced
Kraken Robotics Reports Q2 2025 Results
decreased 14% to $16.5 million, compared to $19.2 million in the prior year. Our SeaPower™ subsea battery business grew significantly and had its highest quarterly revenue to date, however, this growth was offset by our sonar related revenue which declined as the acquisition component of the Canadian Navy RMDS system integration project nears completion. As in the past, quarterly revenue can fluctuate significantly due to the timing of product orders and shipments.Service revenue in the quarter increased 180% to $9.8 million compared to the prior year due to strong organic growth for sub bottom
Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics
in Newfoundland with a deep connection to the sea. Over his 45-year career in the marine technology industry, he led the development of a wide range of advanced marine technologies and products in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Karl spent time as a maritime surface officer with the Canadian Navy and was always involved in high technology. In the 1980’s, he was a part of the Microsoft mouse project team and in the 1990’s he formed Telepix, a leader in photo e-commerce solutions. He co-founded Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc. in July 2003 and served as its President and CEO
Royal Canadian Navy Vessel to Visit Antarctica
On January 10, the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Margaret Brooke departed Halifax, Canada, on an historic mission - the first circumnavigation of South America and first visit to Antarctica by a Royal Canadian Navy vessel.As part of Operation PROJECTION – South America, the Harry DeWolf-class Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) will visit ports across South America to strengthen international relationships in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada. While in Antarctica, the ship will support Canadian scientific research, hosting a team of government scientists on board.The Navy says
Ship Design & Construction: Laurie Balan, COO, Genoa Design
, I returned to the Atlantic provinces and was introduced to the working world of naval architecture and marine engineering. Over the next decade or so, I was engaged in design work, engineering changes for ships in operations, so the maintenance of ships in service support programs, mainly for the Canadian Navy, the Canadian patrol frigates.After that [I transitioned] to newbuilds, as the national shipbuilding strategy took off and we started designing and building ships that were desperately needed in Canada.Today at Genoa, as the chief operating officer, I'm responsible for, of course, all the
Bill Sanson Joins LeeWay Marine as President
LeeWay Marine, a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia based owner and operator or survey and research vessels, announced Bill Sanson will be joining the team as President, taking on the day-to-day oversight of LeeWay operations.Sanson comes to LeeWay from the Royal Canadian Navy and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the maritime domain. “With his extensive marine background, deep operational experience and fresh perspective, we’re confident Bill will be a tremendous asset to the LeeWay team.” said Jamie Sangster, CEO of LeeWay. “He’s an operator and a leader. He has been
Kraken Robotics Sees Strong Momentum Continuing
;s strongest quarter to date for both the product and service businesses.Revenue mix was 70% Product / 30% Service. Product revenue in the quarter was $19.6 million, an increase of 287% over the comparable quarter.The increase was the result of continued delivery of subsea batteries, work with the Canadian Navy on its Remote Minehunting and Disposal Systems program, the production of the company’s KATFISH product as well as the sale of Synthetic Aperture Sonar systems.Kraken is reiterating its 2024 financial guidance. For 2024, Kraken expects revenue between $90.0 million to $100.0 million and
Kraken Robotics Reports Strongest Quarter in History
quarter and was Kraken’s strongest revenue quarter to date. Revenue mix was 85% products / 15% services.• Product revenue in the quarter was $17.2 million, an increase of 126% over the comparable quarter. The increase was the result of continued sales of subsea batteries, work with the Canadian Navy on its Remote Minehunting and Disposal Systems (RMDS) program, the production of our KATFISH product as well as the sale of synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) systems. • Service revenue in the quarter was $3.2 million, a decrease of 32% over the comparable quarter due to a large Acoustic
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