Converse Joins Greensea IQ EverClean Growth Team
appointed Brooks Converse as Director of Business Development, focused on driving the growth and adoption of EverClean, the company’s flagship in-water hull cleaning solution, while building stronger partnerships within the maritime industry.Converse holds a Master of Science in International Transportation 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,"
Cargotec to sell MacGregor to Triton for Over $500M
Casimir Lindholm said.Cargotec also intends to change its name to Hiab following the transaction's close, which is expected by July 1.MacGregor employs about 1,800 people across 30 countries and provides cargo and load handling solutions and services designed to perform at sea for the maritime transportation and offshore industries.($1 = 0.9479 euros)(Reuters - Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel
Norway's Government Taking Control of Gas Pipeline Network
;s centre-left government regards the pipeline network stretching some 9,000 km (5,600 miles) along the seabed as an asset of national interest over which it wants state ownership.While seven companies came to an agreement with the government, two groups rejected the offer.Much of Norway's gas transportation pipeline network is owned by Gassled, a partnership set up in 2003 by oil companies that were producing gas offshore Norway at the time.The agreement lifts the Norwegian state's stake in Gassled to 100% from 46.7% previously."I am particularly pleased to have found solutions that clarify
Mooreast Reels In $6.7M Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Work Off Thailand
supply their proprietary MA5P Drag Embedment Anchors, which offer a holding capacity of up to 275 metric tonnes, along with other mooring components which will be used to secure various offtake tankers, including those up to very large crude carriers (VLCC) size.Mooreast will also be handling the transportation and installation services for the MBM Project in the Gulf of Thailand.“Securing multi-buoy mooring upgrade project reflects our strong execution ability, especially in the oil and gas sector where we have been operating for over 30 years.“Moving forward, we remain focused on adding
Floating Wind and the Taming of Subsea Spaghetti
on projects responsibly. The small number of operating floating farms means they currently have limited data to draw from about both CAPEX and OPEX.“This is where digital technology can play a role. For example, our simulation solutions help developers compare project layouts and optimize their transportation, installation and O&M strategies.” Shoreline Wind’s simulations can encompass different turbine and foundation technologies, long-term weather trends and the availability of ports and vessels.Looking ahead, Bjerrum sees new technology developments will be needed to facilitate
![“Our province has been shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. It can be extremely cold, extremely unforgiving. If it works here, it will work anywhere. The technology we [develop and] use here can be adapted to anywhere else in the world. We are adaptive, we're nimble, we're problem solvers. And at the end of the day, we are collaborative."
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NL Government Helps Power Regional Maritime, Offshore Energy, Subsea Tech Cluster
, and it's a test center for the NATO defense innovation accelerator.”The Co. Innovation Centre: The Co. Innovation Centre is helping to address the tech needs of established companies as well as the new ones that are pursuing remote ops in energy, healthcare, mining, fisheries, transportation and more.The National Research Council: “NRC has an amazing facility in St. Johns that is one of the most advanced indoor model ocean facilities in the world.” Among the facilities are the ability to produce multi-directional waves in extreme temperatures, at extreme sea states
Technology Time - Newfoundland & Labrador Style
.Nditive3D specializes in real-time gas detection and predictive analysis using an AI-powered monitoring system and patent-pending sensor technology. Ideal for high-risk industrial environments, Nditive3D serves chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, offshore energy, the mining industry and marine transportation.Kraken KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar system and autonomous launch and recovery system.© Kraken RoboticsKraken Robotics provides complex subsea sensors, batteries and robotic systems, with a focus on seabed intelligence. The company is driven not only by NL’s dynamic and
Spaces & Places: Inside the ‘Crown Jewels’ of Newfoundland & Labrador
;re going to be focusing on that piece. So, are we full? Are we dynamic? Do we have the great mix of the businesses that are operating across the province? Are we representing a variety of industries?”New HorizonsCommon themes across the conversations above—climate change, green marine transportation, maritime cybersecurity, automation and autonomy, digitalization, and the growing use of AI. The Rock may not be alone in facing challenges in these opportunities, but Newfoundland and Labrador should be poised for success. “If it works here, it will work anywhere. So that's why you
Barge Confirmed as Earliest Known Wreck in Swan River
;s design, its precise location and depth, and the presence of a large ceramic demijohn found at the site.This wreck holds historical importance as it highlights the role of barges in transporting bulk cargoes between Fremantle and Perth during the 19th century, before the advent of motorized transportation.In addition to its historical value, the wreck is of considerable archaeological interest due to its well-preserved state, which provides insights into the construction and cargo handling methods of typical Swan River barges.Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman said, "I commend
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