Vatn Systems, Palantir Partner to Scale Manufacturing of AUVs for National Defense
CEO of Vatn Systems.The partnership leverages Palantir's software platform to digitize the manufacturing process and provide AI-driven insights that will accelerate the production of underwater vehicles for national security applications. The collaboration will enable Vatn to streamline its Supply Chain Management and build additional resiliency."Vatn is building exactly the kind of mission-critical capability that our software is designed to support," said Palantir's Louis Mosley. "Providing a digital, AI-powered backbone for the company's operations, will help to build these
Kongsberg delivers first REACH REMOTE USV
, and Massterly shaping the future of uncrewed offshore operations. We are thrilled to see the Reach Remote 1 set sail and prepared for its first mission.”Kongsberg Maritime served as the prime contractor for this turnkey project, taking responsibility for vessel design, yard delivery, supply chain management, systems integration, and commissioning. The company’s deep expertise in maritime technology was instrumental in bringing this innovative concept to life.“What began as a visionary idea has now become a tangible reality,” said Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President of Kongsberg
Oceaneering Names Laura SVP and CIO
certain responsibilities currently held by Eric A. Silva, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, who has announced his intention to retire. Laura’s new responsibilities will include the leadership of Information Technology, Global Engineering, New Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Operational Excellence. Mr. Silva, who joined Oceaneering in 2014, has agreed to continue to serve Oceaneering in a supporting role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning during a transition period.Roderick A. Larson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oceaneering
Digitalization: Leveraging Digital Innovation in Offshore Energy
by using AI to connect and improve visibility within all business functions.What does this mean? It means that daily operational processes are improved, and supply chain issues are detected and communicated early on to allow flexibility. Having a central nerve center for communications and supply chain management also reduces the need to visit sites physically regardless of location. Inspections, project progress and compliance can be monitored within a few clicks, lowering costs and boosting productivity.Improving safety with 'smart machinery'Introducing smart machinery and automation will
MOL Intros Lighthouse Information Platform
, share and monitor various kinds of information related to ocean transport, such as vessel schedules ,weather, ocean conditions, as well as data related to cargoes and contracts, on a customized basis for each customer.By establishing this system, MOL aims to help its customers enhance their supply chain management through measures such as optimization of ship allocation and more effective management of inventory, including offshore inventory.With the objective of creating a user-friendly platform, MOL relied on input from customer interviews and took their opinions and requests into consideration
CargoSmart Intros Connected Reefer Solution
lowered operating costs. COSCO SHIPPING recorded substantial in reefer container PTI costs after adopting the solution, while reefer sales increased during the same period.CargoSmart Connected Reefer Solution is a leading product under CargoSmart’s AI-driven IoT product series for supply chain management, named SAIOT (Supply-Chain Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things). The solution is powered by an IoT device that was co-developed by CargoSmart and Shanghai Maritime University.The device is equipped with built-in multiple sensor capabilities including the detection of container temperature
Blockchain Container Completes Maiden Voyage
technology enables interoperability, and that integrated container tracking and tracing, required cargo documentation processing and financing can all be done in a trusted, secure and paperless way," said a statement.New technologies such as blockchain have the potential to take over supply chain management entirely and disrupt traditional ways of working, it added."With the Proof of Concept phase behind us, partners ABN AMRO, Port of Rotterdam and Samsung SDS have signed an extended collaboration agreement for the next phase of the DELIVER project," said the release.The goal of this
Virgina Offshore Wind Project Moves Forward
based on successful deployment of the initial test turbines. DONG Energy, based in Denmark with North American headquarters in Boston, owns 22 offshore wind farms in Europe and Asia. DONG Energy brings to the project significant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction and supply chain management. The project continues what previously was called the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Assessment Project (VOWTAP). Dominion Energy began work on the project in 2011 as part of a Department of Energy grant to develop and test new wind technologies that could lower the cost and
Klein Names Kane Director of Operations/Manufacturing
Joe Kane has joined Klein Marine Systems, Inc. as the company’s new director of operations and manufacturing. He will be responsible for supply chain management, manufacturing and customer service for Klein's side scan sonar, bathymetry products and maritime security and surveillance systems. Kane brings a broad range of manufacturing leadership experience to Klein, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitcham Industries, Inc., having worked in various roles at leading electronic manufacturers. Kane was previously the manufacturing manager, for L-3 Communications Maritime
February 2025
