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EverClean IQ robot during hull inspection. Credit: Greensea IQ

Greensea IQ opens new service center in Miami

a clean hull, EverClean reduces fuel consumption, lowers emissions, and mitigates environmental risks associated with invasive species transfer for its customers.“We are excited to bring EverClean’s proven benefits to more ship operators in Miami, Everglades and beyond,” said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer at Greensea IQ. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to our customers in South Florida by providing the additional resources needed to achieve the current and future economic and environmental goals of our customers.&rdquo

Greensea IQ appointed Brooks Converse as Director of Business Development for the EverClean team. Image courtesy Greensea IQ

Converse Joins Greensea IQ EverClean Growth Team

Management from the State University of New York Maritime College, and his understanding of port operations equips him to effectively address the challenges and constraints faced by maritime stakeholders during port activities.“We are thrilled to add Brooks to our EverClean team," said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer, Greensea IQ. "His deep understanding of the maritime industry and his experience in port operations make him the perfect fit to lead the growth of EverClean.&rdquo

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Baker Marine Solutions to Offer Greensea IQ's EverClean Services

.BMS, a Covington, La. based provider of marine and offshore expertise, brings subsea robotics experience to the collaboration, having recently added Baker Subsea Solutions (BSS) to its portfolio.“Baker Marine Solutions is an ideal partner for us as we expand EverClean’s reach,” said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of Greensea IQ. “Their experience and commitment to quality and safety align perfectly with our goals, and we’re confident that this collaboration will deliver great value to the maritime industry in Louisiana and beyond.”“Partnering with Greensea

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Greensea IQ Partners With DpeR Consulting in Israel

integrated solutions provider Greensea IQ announced it has extend its footprint into Israel with the appointment of DpeR Consulting as its international consulting firm representing Bayonet autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGV).“We are thrilled to partner with DpeR Consulting,” said Rob Howard, Greensea IQ’s Chief Growth Officer. “Their expertise and deep understanding of the Israeli market make them an ideal partner to help us expand our reach and better serve our customers in the region.”This new partnership is part of Greensea IQ’s broader strategy to build

Vos Joins Greensea IQ

Bayonet autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGV), a cutting-edge solution that offers unmatched autonomy and versatility in near shore, underwater operations, making it an invaluable asset for marine applications in the surf zone."We are really excited to have Jeff join Greensea IQ," said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer at Greensea IQ. "His strong background and experience in ocean robotics business development, along with his international network, will provide tremendous support to our commercial and defense growth next year."In his new role, Vos will play a pivotal role in identifying

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Greensea IQ Expands its Plymouth, MA Production Facility

;hull cleaning robots, RNAV3 diver navigation systems and OPENSEA Edge autonomy hardware.“We were excited to open our newly expanded facility to the public for the first time and welcomed local blue tech businesses, community leaders and others from the marine industry,” said  Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer, Greensea IQ. “This expansion is the next step in Greensea IQ’s transition from doing custom development work to delivering fully integrated intelligent products for working in the ocean. The new facility will support the planned growth and worldwide expansion

John Dunn (Photo: Armach Robotics)

Armach Robotics Promotes John Dunn to COO

All Stars I have met throughout my career as teammates. John was one of my first calls,” said Ben Kinnaman, Armach’s founder and CEO. “Armach is going to change the world and leave this place better for our next generation. John is an ideal leader to have in the C-Suite with me and Rob [Howard]. I am excited to make this promotion.”Dunn holds a BS in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He began his career as a shipboard engineer in the maritime energy industry. He transitioned into remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and held several senior leadership roles advancing

Armach Robotics' Hull Cleanier - Credit: Armach Robotics

Proactive Ship Hull Cleaning: Bellona and Armach Partner Up

, and to solve a global problem we need to collaborate globally. This collaboration aims to accelerate the uptake of proactive hull cleaning, as well as to understand the limits and risks with such solutions, say CEO of Bellona, Hallstein Havåg and VP Growth and Strategy at Armach Robotics, Rob Howard.The build-up of marine life on ships’ hulls – biofouling – is an age-old problem for the environment, for ship operators, and for the international shipping industry. The problem is significant, increasing emission pollution and spreading invasive species across continents. 

Karl Lander - promoted to Director, Regulatory Compliance and Outreach of Armach Robotics - Credit: Armach Robotics

Robotic Hull-cleaning Firm Armach Announces Key Appointment

. In his new role, Lander will be responsible for working with ship owners, maritime regulatory organizations, and NGOs to shape policy, foster adoption, and set best practices for proactive in water cleaning of ships through the use of Armach’s service.Armach’s VP Growth & Strategy Rob Howard, who was last week also promoted to the Chief Growth Officer role in Greensea Systems, said: "Since we launched Armach earlier this year, interest has been tremendous. Having Karl leading our efforts on proactive in water cleaning regulation and ship performance issues really strengthens our

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