Milestones

International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has further expanded its mechanical solutions service offering with the acquisition of Hiretech.

Open Ocean Robotics has been named among the Foresight 50, Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures by Foresight Canada.

Kraken Robotics Inc. announces that effective December 1st, Bernard Mills will join the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Mills is an internationally experienced executive specializing in defense and critical infrastructure sectors.

NDT Global has announced the appointment of Paul Cooper to the role of President, NDT Global.

Hydroacoustic technology specialist GeoAcoustics Ltd and the University of Plymouth have signed a new technology partnership agreement based on the use of a GeoPulse Compact sub-bottom profiler for education and research purposes.

DNV and Singapore's Maritime Port Authority (MPA) have agreed to continue their collaboration on decarbonization and digital innovation in the maritime industry.

The Business Network for Offshore Wind presents the winners of the 2022 Ventus Award winners. The Ventus Awards are the Network’s highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the trailblazing people, companies, organizations, and work worldwide ushering in the global adoption of offshore wind energy.

Advanced Navigation (the “Company”), a developer of AI robotics and navigation technology, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, have announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR will lead a AUD 108 million (USD 68 million) Series B funding round in the Company.

Maritime logistics providers Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics have sealed a deal with Justdiggit, the non-profit ‘regreening’ NGO with offices in Amsterdam (NL), Nairobi (Kenia) and Arusha (Tanzania).

Verlume, a specialist in clean energy system integration, intelligent energy management and energy storage, has appointed Robert Heron to the new role of Product Manager to help position the business for growth at scale.

Saildrone is thrilled to announce that it has been selected from among 10 regional finalists and a record-setting number of entries as North America’s “Best Tech for Good” at the 2022 Timmy Awards.

Leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, Valeport, has appointed Iain Slade as Innovation and Product Manager. Iain comes from a position as a Surveyor and Hydrographic Training Programme Manager at Fugro and Fugro Academy.