Milestones

Nauticus Robotics, Inc., formerly known as CleanTech Acquisition Corp. (“CLAQ”) (NASDAQ: CLAQ), has announced the successful closing of its business combination on September 9, 2022 with Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (“Nauticus”), a developer of ocean robots, autonomy software, and services to the marine industries.

ClassNK has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Maersk Training A/S regarding training for offshore wind farm operators and education for alternative fuel ship crews.

Hydromea, a Swiss underwater robotics company and Air Control Entech (ACE), a Scotland-based certified remote technology specialist, has entered into a service partnership agreement to commercialize EXRAY™, the world’s first wireless ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle), for inspections at offshore floating platforms.

Aker Solutions has received grade A+ in an evaluation of environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting of the 100 largest companies on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Reach Subsea ASA, the trusted data and subsea service provider for ocean-based industries, has recently signed contracts amounting totally in excess of NOK 200 million, including an important strategic contract in the Brazilian market, which was signed today. The contract is the first result of a strategic partnership with a Brazilian offshore company.

Ashtead Technology has announced its intent to expand its mechanical solutions service offering with the planned acquisition of WeSubsea.

SeaAhead, Inc. and the New England Aquarium have selected a third cohort of startup companies for BlueSwell, an innovative incubator program in the Northeast dedicated to supporting early-stage entrepreneurship in bluetech.

At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, classification society DNV awarded its first ever type approval covering of EPL/ShaPoLi (engine power limitation /shaft power limitation) functionality to Kongsberg Maritime (KM).

The first independent walk-to-walk solutions provider has been launched involving a collaboration of leading marine and offshore professionals.

Steve Thur, Ph.D., a nationally recognized leader in coastal science and management, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, as the assistant administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (NOAA Research).

International subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Bob Gillespie as Commercial Director.

Kongsberg Digital announces that Shane McArdle is appointed the company's new CEO. McArdle will be Kongsberg Digital's second CEO after Hege Skryseth joined Equinor last week.