Hogan Retires from OceansAdvance
has continued to be the voice of the ocean community in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her impact on our organization will be remembered and cherished," said Dr. Paul Brett, Board Chair.Shelly Petten, the newly appointed Executive Director, brings over 17 years of experience in the ocean technology sector from both private industry and the public sector. Having previously worked as an Economic Development Officer with the government of Newfoundland & Labrador and, more recently, with Kraken Robotics and PanGeo Subsea, Shelly is well-equipped to lead OceansAdvance into its next chapter. Her
Kraken Robotics Appoints Adu as Head of Services Business
contributions and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. As part of that team, we welcome Lynne into her new role and look forward to the strong leadership for our services group as we continue to grow our capabilities. Lynne brings significant experience and diligence working in the marine technology sector which we anticipate will bring meaningful benefits to Kraken.”Kraken said it has continued to add depth to the organization in 2023 across many areas including engineering, project management, business development, HSSE, and production. "As a global leader in the marine technology
VIDEO: Ocean Power Technologies' WAM Vessel Attaches to Buoy for Remote Charging
also released a video showing the vessel attaching itself to OPT's power buoy, also showing the charging progress."Our successful demonstration of a WAM-V remotely attaching itself to a buoy that will enable establishing a charging connection is a defining moment for OPT and the maritime technology sector as a whole," said Matt Burdyny, OPT's VP of Global Sales and Marketing, Matt Burdyny.By showcasing the successful docking of the WAM-V on-water, OPT paves the way for a future where autonomous vessels can operate for extended durations, opening doors to various applications within
Australia Creates Permit-Free, Autonomous Marine Tech Test Area
of vessels up to 12m in length, travelling up to 20 knots within the test range.ReefWorks Project Director Melanie Olsen said the status removed a time-consuming hurdle and uncertainty for developers and helped clear the path to development for Australia’s fledgling autonomous marine technology sector. “For the first time in Australia there is a place where individual developers can go without having to first secure a permit,” she said. “It eliminates a significant amount of red tape as well as the expensive possibility of not securing a permit in time for a planned trial
Ocean Business '23 Registration Opens
systems; and ground-breaking advances in AUV technology from Singapore’s BeeX, with a vehicle that can autonomously inspect platform structures using a positioning system from UK company Sonardyne.Inside the exhibition, visitors will be able to see pioneering developments across the ocean technology sector and find solutions to shape the future of their business.Key industry players, including Teledyne Marine, Kongsberg Marine, Planet Ocean, and AAE Technologies, among many others, will be out in force this year, showcasing products and services, all with a focus on fast changing technology.And
Ashtead Taps Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director
Ashtead Technology appointed Phil Middleton as Survey and Robotics Director.Middleton brings a wealth of experience to the role having held various senior positions in the subsea technology sector, most recently with MacArtney Group where he was UK Managing Director. Prior to that, Phil was Group Managing Director at Seatronics, a post he held for over five years during his 17 years with the business.He will work with the senior management and regional teams to further strengthen existing capability across Ashtead Technology’s core markets and drive forward the company’s ambitious growth
Oi '22 Gains Traction for Live Exhibition in March
science markets, so well-served by this important industry event”.The Blueye Robotics X3 ROV. Image courtesy Blueye RoboticsAidan Thorn, Sonardyne’s Business Development Manager for Marine Robotics, agrees that Oceanology international 2022 is set to mark a milestone for the marine technology sector: “After such a long period with few or no trade events the whole industry seems to be buzzing with the idea of conducting face-to-face business once again; long-established and well-attended industry events like Oi are simply the bread and butter of how we work.“Oi will be our first
'Oi Connect Really Delivered,' Says SUT President Rayner
business has been conducted and new relationships formed. In lieu of a face-to-face event, Oi Connect really delivered for the ocean science and technology community.”Oceanology International is an essential date in the calendar for professionals working in the global marine science and ocean technology sector, with key conferences, multiple product launches and innumerable face-to-face meetings. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced the difficult decisions first to postpone the exhibition and then to run it as a virtual event, but these choices have been vindicated by the results. Oi Connect saw
50 Years from Now: Perspectives Dr. Ralph Rayner
the ocean and delivery of environmentally sustainable use of the ocean and its resources will be the predominant drivers of future ocean science and technology. Innovation will be needed to support the complete decarbonization of the world’s energy and transport systems. The ocean technology sector will need to support a huge increase in the deployment of ocean renewable energy systems and especially offshore wind. As we step towards the full displacement of hydrocarbons, we will need to deliver the means for large scale carbon capture and storage as an interim measure to reduce
February 2024
