Mark joins Kraken from L3Harris where he was Managing Director of their UK-based ASV division. With a 30-year career in engineering and technology-led businesses, and 16 of those leading multi-disciplinary teams in maritime robotics, Mark’s appointment as COO will be a significant catalyst and force-multiplier for Kraken’s operational capabilities.
NOAA and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further innovation in technology areas that advance the climate, blue and green economies that strengthen our nation’s resilience against climate change, promote environmental stewardship and encourage sustainable economic development. The two agencies are part of the US Department of Commerce.
Performance Inflatables Co. LLC, a portfolio company of Pinewell Capital, and AERÉ Marine Group jointly announces the acquisition of AERÉ Marine Group by Performance Inflatables Co. AERÉ will be maintaining its location in Coral Springs, Florida to continue to service the global boating and yachting market.
Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the US, a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization.
Elemental Energies, leading independent wells expert, has announced the senior appointment of Willem Boon von Ochssee as Head of Wells. The key appointment comes as the company charts a course for continued expansion in the coming year.
RelyOn Nutec UK (RelyOn), leaders in specialist safety training, competence and related services for safety critical industries, announces Colin Leyden as Managing Director, to drive regional and business growth as the company cements its presence in key energy and maritime hubs across the UK.
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded an additional $226,220,195 million in federal grant dollars to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), which will create thousands of jobs, drive the economy, and position Louisiana as the premier international Gulf gateway of the future.
MacArtney Group, a global leader in underwater technology solutions, announces record-breaking revenue and profit figures. The Group's strategic initiatives and their employees' exceptional commitment and execution capabilities across all levels have been the driving force behind this success.
The bp board has appointed Murray Auchincloss as bp chief executive officer with immediate effect. Murray, who has been interim CEO since September 2023, will continue as a member of the bp board.
Technology company, Xergy, has opened new offices in Perth, Australia, and Dundee in Scotland to support increasing demand for its project management software, Proteus.
On January 13th, Damen Shipyards Sharjah (DSS) celebrated its tenth anniversary. Starting out in 2012 on undeveloped ground, DSS has grown into a state-of-the-art shipyard covering 200,000m2. It features large construction halls and eleven repair berths, including one covered berth.
Okeanus Science and Technology, LLC (Okeanus), a leading developer of oceanographic and marine deck equipment for crewed and uncrewed vessels, has announced the company’s successful ISO 9001:2015 certification of its quality management system (QMS).
ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance solutions, closed $20 million in follow-on Series C funding led by Hanwha Asset Management. Existing investors, including MC2, AE Industrial, I Squared Capital, and Yellow Sub Funding participated pro rata in the round.
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