Open Ocean Robotics

We are excited to announce that we have been selected to join the Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program 2024. Launched by the impact investment company, Katapult Ocean, the accelerator program is designed to provide the most talented Ocean-tech startups with the investment, skills, and network they require to both scale and realize their maximum impact. We were selected from over 1,500 international applicants and will join 12 other startups to participate in the 3 month program. Described as “the most intense and fulfilling MBA you could ever undertake”, during the course of the program, the cohort of companies will engage in rigorous workshops, online meetups, mentor sessions, pitch training, and investor presentations, with the aim of making the startups ready for scaling. We can’t wait to start our Katapult Ocean journey! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eB53Dy8C

We’re excited to attend DEFSEC Atlantic 2024 from October 1-3 at the Halifax Convention Centre! As one of the premier events for leaders in security, defence, and aerospace, DEFSEC Atlantic offers a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and showcase innovation. Our CEO, Julie Angus, will be there to share the latest advancements in autonomous maritime technology from Open Ocean Robotics. If you're attending, we’d love to connect and discuss how our solutions can drive impact across the industry. See you in Halifax! Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/e_YTiXNc

Open Ocean Robotics will be at the OCEANS Conference in Halifax next week! Our CEO, Julie Angus, and CTO, Fritz Stahr, will both be attending. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with experts in marine technology and science, explore new research, and discuss the latest innovations. Be sure to reach out and connect! #Oceans2024 Click the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gRMsyjMe

Open Ocean Robotics is proud to announce our acceptance into the PIER71™ #SmartPortChallenge2024, an accelerator program in Singapore hosted by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and National University of Singapore. Over the next twelve weeks, this program will support our expansion into the port market and Southeast Asia by connecting us with industry partners and helping us identify the fastest path to market. Our CEO, Julie Angus, spent an exciting week in Singapore for the program’s kickoff, joining startups from around the globe for an inspiring introduction to one of the world’s largest ports. Find out more here: https://pier71.sg/

We are excited to be at the OCEANS Conference in Halifax next week! Talk with DSA Ocean CEO Dean Steinke and explore how our services or software can help safeguard your equipment in the maritime environment. Learn more about our recent collaborations with Open Ocean Robotics and Vatn Systems using #ProteusDS to predict #UXV performance in wind, waves, and currents, too! #OCEANS2024Haliax #Innovation #ProteusDS #MarineTech #OceanTech #engineering #designthroughsimulation #UXV #UUV #USV

Maintaining safe navigation and informing dredging operations can be challenging and costly. Open Ocean Robotics is transforming the way it's done! In collaboration with a major oil & gas services company, we deployed our DataXplorer™ Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to map the seabed at a local Vancouver Island Terminal. With continuous autonomous operations, real-time data transmission, and remote piloting, we’ve delivered safe and efficient hydrographic survey data.  An exciting discovery was made in the process — the H.M.S. Prudent, now an artificial reef! Read the full case study to see how DataXplorer™ is changing the game: https://lnkd.in/eT8n2EVx

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, at our Victoria headquarters. During his visit, Minister Sajjan announced that Open Ocean Robotics will receive $800,000 in Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique funding as part of a broader $3.5M investment in innovative Vancouver Island companies. Our Chief Technology Officer, Fritz Stahr and Manufacturing Manager, Rob Pletscher, P.Eng (Non-Practicing) had the opportunity to show Minister Sajjan around our manufacturing facility and demonstrate how we build our Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in-house. Minister Sajjan even got behind the controls to operate one of our USVs, launching from Victoria Harbour for a weekly mission. Later, he observed the vessel being operated autonomously by our team of pilots from within the office. Read more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/eWaiWyBB

Open Ocean Robotics is proud to have won the Autonomous System Award at #BlueTIDE2024! Our DataXplorer™ USV showcased its advanced capabilities in maritime domain awareness, alongside top innovators in the industry. To read more about Open Ocean Robotics and our award-winning technology at BlueTIDE 2024, click the link for the full press release on our website: https://lnkd.in/ec_YzvJd

We’re thrilled to announce that our team at Open Ocean Robotics has won the Autonomous Systems Award at #BlueTIDE2024, hosted by 401 Tech Bridge and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport! This achievement is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our incredible team.    Our journey began as our USV DataXplorer™ arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, ready to showcase its cutting-edge capabilities.  DataXplorer™ embarked on a mission where it spent two hours running in a grid pattern while searching above and below the water for objects of interest utilizing our AI-based technologies UnderwaterListener™ and EnhancedHorizon™. It transmitted the data back in real time allowing us to rapidly detect objects of interest. Attendees at BlueTIDE had the unique opportunity to witness our USV in action during this special viewing at Sail Newport.      Julie Angus, Fritz Stahr, and Ari Robinson from our team were in Newport for the demonstration, sharing our innovations and presenting insights from the demo in multiple talks, highlighting how our technology is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous maritime operations. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this success possible! It’s inspiring to see our hard work and innovative solutions recognized. 

Did you know our Ocean Services team deploys our uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on missions every week?  Our Ocean Services team does weekly stress testing for both our new builds and fleet of service vehicles to ensure they’re always in peak condition. This week's mission took our USVs on a 30km day trip to Race Rocks, where they faced switching currents, unpredictable conditions, and had opportunities for marine mammal sightings—all while being autonomously monitored from the comfort of our office in Victoria, BC.     To kick off the mission, we escorted our vehicles out of Victoria Harbour using manual remote control, with Kya driving the USV and Seb handling the support boat. Once clear of the harbour, USV pilot Jen took control and set the USV on its mission plan in autonomous mode. In addition to our weekly stress testing, the team conducted a wave data trial around NOAA buoy 46088, to compare USV wave measurements. Each mission not only pushes the limits of our vessels but also contributes valuable information to our understanding of the ocean.