The launch of OceanTechJobs.com : the first OceanTech focused recruitment business
OceanTechJobs.com has officially launched. This new online platform and recruitment business is focused on Ocean Technology only, with the sole purpose of connecting job seekers with the world’s leading OceanTech employers.
OceanTechJobs.com is set to change the way professionals access the job market, apply for the latest roles, and to thrive in our important Ocean Technology Sector. With a user-friendly interface and powerful search tools, the platform makes finding the perfect OceanTech job simpler and more efficient than ever before.
Ocean Technology employers can advertise roles through OceanTech Jobs, and can also utilise our Executive Search (head-hunting) services to find the best ocean people, at the right time.
OceanTechJobs.com was founded by career Ocean Technologist Martin Stemp (also CEO of RS Aqua ) and career technical recruiter Matt Rickett.
KEY FEATURES of OceanTechJobs.com:
- Comprehensive Job Listings: OceanTechJobs.com boasts an extensive database of job openings across the ocean technology sector, including: marine robotics, ocean engineering, renewable energy, ocean science, with positions ranging from graduate to executive roles. Receive Job Alerts you’re informed about the latest opportunities in Ocean Technology.
- Executive Search for Businesses: We solve the challenges of finding the right people at the right time, to thrive within your ocean technology organisation. Perfect for hard to fill positions, and for when you want to be discrete.
- Company Insights: Gain valuable insights into leading companies and organisations at the forefront of ocean technology. Learn about company culture, mission, projects, and growth prospects to make informed career decisions.
- Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded professionals, experts, and enthusiasts through forums and networking events. Engage in discussions, seek guidance, and expand your professional network to foster personal and career growth.
- Blog and Career Advice: The platform features a regularly updated blog offering expert advice, industry trends, and tips for career advancement in the ocean tech sector.
Founder's Statement:
"OceanTechJobs.com was born out of a passion for ocean technology and innovation. We recognised a need for a specialised service that connects talented individuals with the unique opportunities presented by ocean-related industries. Our goal is to encourage people to join our thriving sector, to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, and to enable the next wave of advancement in ocean technology. "
Martin Stemp, Founder and CEO of OceanTechJobs.com
Robosys partners with Lynx Power Catamarans in delivering AI driven maritime autonomy solutions
AI based Maritime Autonomy & Navigational specialist, Robosys Automation, is partnering with Lynx Power Catamarans in delivering a fully autonomous multi-role vessel.
Constructed and designed by Lynx Power Catamarans, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, the Lynx Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) has been designed for specialist maritime duties including surveillance and patrolling.
The Lynx MRV Power Catamaran has the factory option of fully autonomous navigation for uncrewed and remote operations utilising Robosys Automation’s Voyager AI Vessel integration.
The Lynx is an 11 metre aluminium twin-hulled multi-Role vessel which offers a swift and stable platform for waterborne surveillance, ambulatory operations, and patrolling duties. Designed to service the African port infrastructure network, the vessel is particularly suited to defence, coastguard, firefighting, search and rescue (SAR), and fisheries sectors. It operates comfortably up to Seastate 3, with a running speed of 30-35 knots. The Lynx Power Catamaran is also specifically designed to be easily transportable by air, road, and sea.
Robosys’ Voyager AI Vessel solution is being installed onto Lynx Power Catamarans to enable crewed, lean crewed, optionally unmanned and fully unmanned options at the switch of a button and delivers efficient and reasoned autonomous operations from a remote operations centre (ROC) or ground control station (GCS), either ashore or afloat from a mothership.
Robosys’ cutting-edge solution is a full stack autonomy solution that is complemented by artificial intelligence combined with decision-aids enabling fully autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) from 3-340 metres.
Peter Tinker of Lynx Power Catamarans comments, “Due to the myriad unique benefits of Robosys’ system, such as proven full autonomous capabilities of up to 45 knots, combined with collision avoidance, anti-grounding, and smart object avoidance, and loss of communications features, amongst others, Voyager AI Vessel is ideal for the Lynx Power Catamaran.”
“Following an introduction to Robosys from our longstanding technology and tactical communications collaborator, Soteria Advanced Technologies of Cape Town, we selected Robosys Automation as its Voyager AI Vessel solution offers IMO Degree 4 autonomy, is a straightforward integration, has in-country support, and as it is incomparable with anything else in the market.”
Nigel Lee, CSO of Robosys Automation comments, “The Lynx Power Catamaran MRV is an innovatively designed vessel, which is perfectly suited to incorporating our Voyager AI Vessel intelligent navigation system.”
He continues, “In addition to the unsurpassed capabilities of Voyager AI Vessel, it is also unique in its abilities to be retrofitted to almost any vessel or workboat. This enables increased cost-effective, safer, and environmentally focused outcomes for those who wish to continue using their existing craft, but now with the added benefits of crewed, lean-crewed, optionally uncrewed and uncrewed options, dependent on the specific challenge.”
All Robosys Automation’s systems offer remote control as well as advanced and intelligent autonomous navigation, with platform and payload control which can be integrated to most vessel systems, together with collision avoidance, and systems monitoring options, delivering a proven and trusted full-stack maritime AI autonomy solution. All Voyager AI solutions are vessel, propulsion, and sensor systems agnostic.
AI modelling predictions to aid coastal water quality monitoring
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) are investigating improvements to cost effective real-time marine water quality monitoring solutions, using AI modelling to help visualise and predict events.
With the aim of improving predictions for high coliform events OSIL have manufactured and deployed a self-contained 1.2m Tern data buoy platform equipped with multiparameter water quality instrumentation, met sensors and GSM data telemetry system. The buoy is monitoring local conditions for a range of parameters including coliforms, providing feedback on sedimentation, low oxygen levels, excess nutrients and effluent pollution. The data is validated externally by the collection of local water samples.
The data from both the smart monitoring buoy and the sample analysis are then entered into an AI modelling system to look at developing specific indicators for coliform predictions, and are presented in a Graphical User Interface (GUI). The goal is to narrow the set of parameters that are needed to model predictions for high coliform events, thereby reducing the cost of monitoring and evaluating these events, and enabling more systems to be deployed in increased locations longer term.
The project is being funded by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, in conjunction with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as part of a series of innovation projects that can improve the observation capabilities of the UK’s waters, towards improved assessment and evaluation of the status and risks to natural capital assets and marine biodiversity.
OSIL now have well in excess of 750 data buoy systems worldwide, and are a leading manufacturer of marine environmental monitoring and sampling systems.
Tritech announces new reseller agreement in China
Tritech are pleased to announce a significant milestone as it finalises an exclusive reseller agreement with Nortek China: a renowned leader in the industry. This strategic partnership allows Tritech to further enhance our global presence and provide localised support to our valued users and customers.
As a company committed to delivering exceptional quality and service, Tritech has diligently built a network of trusted Value Added Resellers worldwide. Tritcech carefully select partners with outstanding local reputations, ensuring that its customers receive the highest level of support in their respective regions. Nortek China aligns perfectly with the Tritech mission, and are confident that this collaboration will bring immense value to all stakeholders involved.
Bruce Hardy, Sales & Marketing Director for Tritech stated:
“We are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Nortek China. Leon and his team bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team and as our exclusive distributors in China will provide our customers with the first class product knowledge and support they expect”.
At the end of 2022, Tritech joined General Oceans AS: an umbrella company specialising in underwater technology and headquartered in London. This union has already fostered a closer relationship between the two General Oceans AS subsidiaries: Nortek and Tritech. By leveraging each other's strengths and expertise, both companies can expand their operations and thrive in the dynamic Far East market.
It is worth noting that Tritech and Nortek have already been collaborating on various engineering and project-related endeavours. The synergy between teams has been remarkable, and both are excited to amplify this partnership through sales efforts. Tritech hope that this enhanced alignment will unlock new opportunities for both companies.
GeoAcoustics appoints C.A. Richards as channel partner with focus on Gulf of Mexico energy sector
GeoAcoustics Ltd has appointed Houston-based subsea technology specialists C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. as its new channel partner in the USA, with focus on sales and support of the GeoSwath bathymetric sonar, GeoPulse sub-bottom profiler and Pulsar side scan sonar product lines for customers working in the Gulf States of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. is an award-winning company that has been providing technical services and integrated instrumentation solutions for the subsea and offshore industries, including the offshore diving, ROV, drilling, survey and geophysical contractors, construction, pipelay, government and academia markets, since 1971.
As GeoAcoustics Ltd’s newest channel partner, C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. will provide access to the entire GeoAcoustics hydroacoustic technology product portfolio, including new sonar systems arriving in 2023. The partnership will also provide more reach for GeoAcoustics Ltd’s GeoSwath 4 sonar and its cutting-edge new artificial intelligence upgrade which positions it as a viable, lower-cost alternative to multibeam echosounders for bathymetric surveying.
“We are excited to have signed this Channel Partner agreement with GeoAcoustics. C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. has a long history with imaging sonars and sub-bottom profilers, and now with the addition of the GeoSwath, we have an outstanding multibeam solution for our customers. GeoAcoustics has an excellent reputation for product development and support, and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the team there for many years,” said Chuck Richards, President of C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc.
“The US has always been an important market for GeoAcoustics and we’re confident that with the help of C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. we can increase our visibility and Gulf of Mexico customer base across our entire portfolio,” said Richard Dowdeswell, Chief Commercial Officer, GeoAcoustics Ltd.
“With offshore wind growing in the Gulf, the time-saving capabilities of our new AI system for GeoSwath 4 should be of particular interest to C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. customers, as it can make up for the shortage of marine surveyors in the region by enabling them to do more specialist tasks while quality-controlled data is delivered automatically, in real-time,” adds Dowdeswell.
With C.A. Richards and Assoc., Inc. as the latest addition to the network, there are now 59 GeoAcoustics Ltd channel partners servicing 68 different countries and their surrounding regions.
Forum Energy Technologies Subsea bolsters Brazil growth strategy with partner appointment
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed UnderOcean Servicos Maritimos (UnderOcean) to represent its Subsea operations in Brazil.
The partnership will see UnderOcean provide business development and engineering support on behalf of FET’s Subsea Technologies product line in Brazil. Headquartered in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, UnderOcean will deliver service, repair, calibration, upgrades, and modifications for FET’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), associated tooling and Dynacon Launch & Recovery Systems.
With more than 20 years’ experience in the offshore industry, UnderOcean provides skilled personnel to the global offshore & subsea construction industry, including in the oil and gas, windfarm and academic sectors. It also supplies simulator training, scenario development and has a key focus on delivering highly competent, skilled technicians who operate with the highest levels of safety and respect for the environment.
Kevin Taylor, Vice President - Operations, Subsea Technologies said: “As part of the ambitious strategy to increase our presence in Brazil, it was important that we appoint an in-country agent to support the strong demand for our products.
“FET is well known in the marketplace for its quality of service, and it is vital that we work with partners that can consistently meet this high standard. In UnderOcean, we have a reputable organisation with a renowned team that can complement our existing framework across the academic, survey and energy markets.
“This agreement will ensure that our clients in Brazil receive the same streamlined and reliable support they are accustomed to from our teams around the globe.”
Andre Valente, UnderOcean Managing Director said: “We are extremely excited by this partnership and certain that our customers in Brazil will appreciate the respect and the quality of the service that will be delivered.”
Blumags and DeepOcean team up to deploy Moby, latest innovation in ROV magnets
Blumags recently sent its latest innovation, the Moby ROV magnet, for field trials with its development partner DeepOcean in the Balder field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The plan was for Moby to assist with ROV hull cleaning and other tasks on the Balder floating production unit.
The magnet was tested as an ROV guide for the 250Te crane main block on OLYMPIC ARES during a tree cap replacement and as an ROV grabber bar on a template during a clamp installation. The DeepOcean operatives reported back as follows:
'The design is a robust and lightweight solution, easy to handle by both personnel onboard the vessel and by ROV subsea. The possibility of angling the magnetic modules ensured Moby could be installed on a curved surface and the release mechanism was easy to operate both by hand and with the ROV. The magnet held firmly when installed and released as expected after operation.’
For the crane hook test Moby was installed on a clean, painted surface whereas during the template test it was installed on a surface with low amount of marine growth and no prior cleaning.
Moby was installed on the crane block on deck and secured to the hook with a lanyard. The main block was deployed down to approximately 115m depth, where the ROV grabbed the magnet with its Atlas arm and parallel claw and positioned the hook above the tree cap running tool. The hook was then carefully landed on top of the running tool to add additional weight to the tree cap during installation.
During a clamp installation Moby was tested as an anchoring point on the template structure. The magnet was deployed by the ROV held in the Atlas parallel claw and with a security lanyard. Moby was initially placed on the structure with the release mechanism activated allowing the ROV to manoeuvre the magnet freely into the desired position before disengaging the release mechanism. After the magnet was fully attached the ROV atempted to move the magnet both by pulling with the Atlas arm and applying full thrust in all directions. The magnet did not move. To release the magnet the ROV activated the release mechanism, the magnet was released from the structure as expected and recovered to deck in a subsea basket.
Moby was easy to use and operate, and the ROV handle gave a good grip for the parallel claw.
Some small improvements have been suggested by DeepOcean, mainly around protection for Moby and the use of a keeper to prevent unintentional atachment of the magnet to metallic surfaces and these will be incorporated in future production.
The next consignment of Mobys is on its way to a de-commissioning project offshore north-west Australia.
Rare East Antarctic expedition for OSIL Multiple Corer
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) have reported that their Multiple Corer has recently been employed on the Antarctic Expedition NBP 23-03 which, unusually, had been focussed on biodiversity studies in the East Antarctic.
The East Antarctic is a significantly under-studied region (no visits from US vessels in 22 years & very limited contact from other countries), so the results of these studies will be crucial to increasing understanding of the area. The cruise, which ran from on board the RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer, focussed on Antarctic Marine Nematodes with the aim of evaluating their biodiversity, evolution & ecology using molecular data retrieved from Multiple Corer samples for a baseline dataset for historical taxonomic studies.
The Multiple Corer, which was procured by the US Antarctic Program, is essential in the collection of the molecular data as it provides a pristine sediment sample that can be easily sectioned to study the microbial component of the sample.
The penetration speed is controlled by a hydrostatically damped piston & central weight system which enables up to 12 core tubes to be slowly driven into the seabed at a consistent rate. The core tubes are automatically sealed top and bottom immediately on commencement of the recovery process (using a hydrostatic seal at the top, and a mechanical seal at the bottom), capturing a immaculate sediment sample together with the overlying supernatant water, and allowing the corer and samples to be rapidly recovered to the vessel without compromising the integrity of the sample. The transparent cast acrylic core tubes are removed individually and can be subsampled immediately or treated/preserved for later study.
OSIL have an abundance of global experience in the construction and operation of a wide range of sediment coring equipment, including the industry standard Multi Corer and the unique Giant Piston Corer which is capable of achieving cores up to 60m in length. OSIL also offer a full design, build and implementation service for all of their heavy offshore equipment.
Job Advert: HR Wallingford hiring for Senior Oceanographer
Senior Oceanographer
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Ref : 2023_17
Are you an experienced Oceanographer looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise and project management skills to a diverse range of projects? HR Wallingford are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Senior Oceanographer to join the team at HR Wallingford. As a key contributor you will work with a variety of clients in the UK and internationally, providing exceptional technical work and ensuring the delivery of high-quality data, analysis, and reporting.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing comprehensive scopes of work for monitoring projects, including oceanographic, bathymetric and potentially geophysical, and geotechnical surveys. Your technical assistance will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of accurate data, analysis, and reporting for oceanographic monitoring projects. You will oversee survey teams both onshore and offshore ensuring that work is done safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
As a Senior Oceanographer, you will also provide data analysis and quality assurance on metocean datasets, as well as providing clients with interpretation of results. Your knowledge will be invaluable in creating survey costings, proposals, and technical reports.
As you collaborate on marketing materials such as presentations, case studies, and white papers, your role will go beyond project-specific responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to attend conferences / seminars both in the UK and abroad, sharing your knowledge and expertise with the wider industry. Fieldwork, including offshore assignments, may be necessary on occasion, and your adaptability and flexibility will be important in accommodating these activities.
HR Wallingford offer flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities and prides itself on a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment.
About you
To be successful in this role, you should have excellent report writing skills, outstanding organisational skills, and effective communication skills while interacting with clients. You should be able to operate both independently and as part of a team, and you should be able to manage changing priorities and take initiative. Attention to detail, high level numeracy skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., oceanography, marine science, or similar) and ability to demonstrate solid commercial metocean/oceanography experience, including bathymetric surveys, are required for this post.
You will be able to demonstrate familiarity with water quality monitoring, sample analysis, commercial data analysis, and reporting of metocean data. Experience with coastal work and team management would be important.
If you are a resilient, highly motivated, and skilled professional with a passion for oceanography and a desire to contribute to innovative projects, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Oceanographer at HR Wallingford. Join the team and be part of shaping the future of oceanographic research and monitoring.
Further information, along with a full job specification can be found on the HR Wellingford website; www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities.
How to apply
Please apply here: www.hrwallingford.com/job-opportunities. The closing date is 4 September 2023.
2023 Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration 2023 – Winner announced
Dr Peter Girguis, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Adjunct Oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, described by his peers as ‘the epitome of a deep-sea explorer’ and ‘a man for all ocean seasons”, has been announced the winner of the 2023 Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT).
Peter Girguis’ prolific career is dedicated to increase understanding of the animals and microbes that thrive in the deep sea. His profound dedication lies in advancing deep-sea exploration to expand humanity’s understanding of the natural world. Colleagues have paid tribute to his leadership, attributing it to his capacity for expansive thinking in ocean science – considering what the field requires to flourish and identifying emerging scientific questions.
His primary focus is to understand how marine organisms have adapted to their habitats and how they respond to a changing world. Within his research, his team made groundbreaking discoveries of previously unknown microbe communities that ‘eat’ methane at unprecedented rates, keeping the greenhouse gas out of our atmosphere. His pioneering efforts continued with the development of innovative methods to grow the deep-sea microbes that are responsible to keeping methane out of the atmosphere.
Receiving news of his win he said: “I am deeply honored to be the recipient of this award. I know there are many others who qualify for this recognition, so I view myself as representing all of us, from all backgrounds and walks of life, who have contributed to ocean exploration.
“To paraphrase Captain Walsh, there’s a lot of work left to do in exploring and understanding our ocean, so I will continue to do my part and support as many others as I can on our journey to further understand this ocean world on which we live.”
Educational Commitment
Dr Girguis’ peers also talk of his “deep commitment to supporting scholars from underrepresented groups at Harvard University and beyond by developing and supporting programs that earnestly improve diversity, equity and inclusion.” To elaborate: “He has collaborated with submersible and ROV operators to establish an expeditionary program with cost-effectiveness, enabling a diverse group of individuals to participate in deep-sea exploration missions. Additionally, he played a key role in co-founding a Harvard/high school internship program, leads diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in ocean sciences in the U.S. and abroad, and works closely with United Nations delegates to promote democratization of ocean sciences around the world.”.
The presentation of the Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration, by Don Walsh, is scheduled to take place at Oceanology International 2024 (London’s ExCeL 12-14 March).
MTS and SUT Presidents share their enthusiasm
MTS President Justin Manley noted: “Dr Girguis is a prominent and key thought leader for the ocean exploration community. His technical contributions are widely recognized and appreciated. Having had the opportunity to spend time with Peter, I can highlight that his passion for the subject is infectious. Peter always shares captivating stories, offers kind words, and greets others with a warm and welcoming smile. The marine technology community feels privileged to have Dr Girguis as one of its esteemed members.”
As SUT’s President, Moya Crawford, said of Dr Girguis’ win: “One of the great strengths of the SUT is its broad coverage and connectivity. Decades of conducting deep water cargo recovery has given me rather more first-hand experience of 'tubeworms' (vestimentifans) than most might expect. Therefore, it is my pleasure that this year's Captain Don Walsh Award goes to Dr Peter Girguis, as a scientist who has brought together the application of technology, with animal physiology and technical ingenuity to recover these amazing creatures to the surface, in order to better understand how they live in what we consider to be such extreme conditions. It is very fitting that his research and endeavour should be marked by this year's Captain Don Walsh Award.”
Peter Girguis is no stranger to winning awards and accolades. He was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and The Explorer’s Club. He received the Petra Shattuck Excellence in Teaching award, the Lowell Thomas Award for Engineering Exploration, the Lindbergh Foundation Award for Science & Sustainability (microbial fuel cells), the State of California’s Distinguished Community Service Award; and received Discover Magazine’s ‘10 Everyday Technologies That Can Change the World’ (microbe-powered lighting for the developing world.