--- title: News | New member description: New member | --- [![Dark\_yellow-fill\_POS\_powbyFI](https://oceanautonomy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Dark_yellow-fill_POS_powbyFI.png?width=350&height=49&name=Dark_yellow-fill_POS_powbyFI.png)](https://oceanautonomy.no?hsLang=en-us) - [NEWS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/news?hsLang=en-us) - ABOUT - [CLUSTER AND TEAM](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/clusterandteam?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/membership?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/members?hsLang=en-us) - PROJECTS - [Dark Drones](https://oceanautonomy.no/dark-drones?hsLang=en-us) - [FI Ocean Space Incubator](https://fi-nor.no/en/oceanspaceincubator/) - [Frostabåten](https://oceanautonomy.no/frostab%C3%A5ten?hsLang=en-us) - [Maritimt studentsenter Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/maritimt-studentsenter-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS - Mennesket i framtidens havromsoperasjoner](https://oceanautonomy.no/nb/project_midas?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS Academy](https://midas-academy.no/) - [ROC - Remote Operation Centres for next-generation maritime autonomy](https://oceanautonomy.no/project_roc-remote-operation-centres-for-next-generation-maritime-autonomy?hsLang=en-us) - [Strategisk forum Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/no-no/project-strategisk-forum-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [Testination](https://testination.io/) - [XLRTR - Accelerate Dual-Use Technology for Multi-domain Operations](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/xlrtr?hsLang=en-us) - Completed projects - [AGATI - Adriatic Green Autonomous Transport Initiative](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_agati?hsLang=en-us) - [DIGIFJORD](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_digifjord?hsLang=en-us) - [FAST - Flexible Autonomous Smart Transport](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_fast?hsLang=en-us) - [FLEX FERRY](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_flexferry?hsLang=en-us) - [MATIN - The Croatia – Norway Marine Technology Innovation network](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_matin?hsLang=en-us) - [NEWS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/news?hsLang=en-us) - ABOUT - [CLUSTER AND TEAM](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/clusterandteam?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/membership?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/members?hsLang=en-us) - PROJECTS - [Dark Drones](https://oceanautonomy.no/dark-drones?hsLang=en-us) - [FI Ocean Space Incubator](https://fi-nor.no/en/oceanspaceincubator/) - [Frostabåten](https://oceanautonomy.no/frostab%C3%A5ten?hsLang=en-us) - [Maritimt studentsenter Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/maritimt-studentsenter-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS - Mennesket i framtidens havromsoperasjoner](https://oceanautonomy.no/nb/project_midas?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS Academy](https://midas-academy.no/) - [ROC - Remote Operation Centres for next-generation maritime autonomy](https://oceanautonomy.no/project_roc-remote-operation-centres-for-next-generation-maritime-autonomy?hsLang=en-us) - [Strategisk forum Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/no-no/project-strategisk-forum-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [Testination](https://testination.io/) - [XLRTR - Accelerate Dual-Use Technology for Multi-domain Operations](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/xlrtr?hsLang=en-us) - Completed projects - [AGATI - Adriatic Green Autonomous Transport Initiative](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_agati?hsLang=en-us) - [DIGIFJORD](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_digifjord?hsLang=en-us) - [FAST - Flexible Autonomous Smart Transport](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_fast?hsLang=en-us) - [FLEX FERRY](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_flexferry?hsLang=en-us) - [MATIN - The Croatia – Norway Marine Technology Innovation network](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_matin?hsLang=en-us) [Get in touch](https://26558673.hs-sites-eu1.com/contactus?hsLang=en-us) - [English - United States](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tag/new-member) - [Norwegian](https://oceanautonomy.no/no/nyhetstest/tag/new-member) Posts about # New member ## [Meet the drone Pamela!](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/new-drone-company-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Apr 22, 2024, 4:38:54 PM **The new lightweight drone "Pamela" joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster.** F & Z Solutions is... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/new-drone-company-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster) ## [Meet our new member: Schive AS - the battery specialist](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/schive-the-battery-specialist) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Feb 12, 2024, 12:21:00 PM We are happy to introduce[Schive](https://www.schive.no/) as latest member in Ocean Autonomy Cluster. [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/schive-the-battery-specialist) ## [Kongsberg Discovery joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kongsberg-discovery-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jan 4, 2024, 11:02:27 AM We are happy to announce the inclusion of [Kongsberg Discovery](https://www.kongsberg.com/discovery/) in the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kongsberg-discovery-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster) ## [Welcome aboard Hurum Plastindustri](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-aboard-hurum-plastindustri) Posted by [Frode Halvorsen](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode-halvorsen) | Dec 11, 2023, 2:24:02 PM {% module\_block module "widget\_947a1e82-3631-4f14-9ab0-17ceaf6fc4ff" %}{% module\_attribute... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-aboard-hurum-plastindustri) ## [Welcome to our new member, iDROP](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-idrop) Posted by [frode](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode) | Dec 14, 2022, 10:03:09 AM iDROP develop an autonomous drone that dramatically changes the efficiency of collecting ocean... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-idrop) ## [Welcome to our new member, EmLogic](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-emlogic) Posted by [frode](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode) | Dec 12, 2022, 9:19:20 AM EmLogic is a high-quality Embedded Systems design center in Norway specializing in Embedded... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-emlogic) ## [Welcome to our new member, Link Nordic](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-link-nordic) Posted by [Birgit Thorsen](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen) | Nov 9, 2022, 9:21:21 AM Link Nordic has delivered electronics, components, and software solutions since 1994, and supplies... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-link-nordic) ## [On a mission to capture ocean data](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/on-a-mission-to-capture-ocean-data) Posted by [Birgit Thorsen](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen) | Oct 7, 2022, 12:49:50 PM **The young start-up company Ocean Access has taken a leap from the safe incubator at NTNU, and down...** [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/on-a-mission-to-capture-ocean-data) ## [Welcome to our new cluster member, Seasats!](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-cluster-member-seasats) Posted by [Birgit Thorsen](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen) | Jun 8, 2022, 9:55:34 AM **We are happy to welcome San Diego-based Seasats, to the Ocean Autonomy Cluster.** [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-cluster-member-seasats) ## [New member: Welcome NovuMare](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/new-member-welcome-novumare) Posted by [frode](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode) | Mar 3, 2022, 11:20:58 AM We are happy to welcome NovuMare Technologies aboard as a new member!  We have the... 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All rights reserved. [Privacy policy](https://oceanautonomy.no/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-us) - - - ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "The new lightweight drone Pamela joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster. F & Z Solutions is manufacturing lightweight, portable drones that collect data from the water surface using sensors that provide real-time data and/or collect physical samples. The founder Andrea Faltynkova just signed membership in Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Andrea is originally from Canada and has been living in Norway for almost 8 years. She has completed a master's and a Ph.D. in Marine Chemistry and Toxicology at NTNU, finishing her Ph.D. in January 2024. The lightweight, portable drone Pamela Over the past two years, she has collaborated with Artur Zolich, who at the time was a postdoc in cybernetics at NTNU, and together they developed a lightweight, portable drone for sampling microplastics (this was the topic of her doctoral thesis). This was the starting point for the solution they offer today. The goal of the platform is to enhance environmental monitoring capacity while lowering the threshold for data collection, Andrea says. This makes it cheaper and easier to collect more data of higher quality, enabling better interpretation of the environmental condition. Artur Zolich co-founder of F & Z Solutions The drone named Pamela can be used by researchers, public monitoring programs, and the industry to map pollution and optimize production. What makes them unique is that they focus on the environment, creating a product that can be used without experience or expertise in robotics. As Artur says, they are a drone company for people who don't care about drones. What makes them interesting is how they can solve mapping and monitoring problems in a simple and cost-effective way. Pamela at work. Routine tests in Aker Brygge,Oslo. Photo: Artur Zolich We are a new start-up that was founded in early 2024, and we joined OAC to build a network within marine technology. We are one of many drone companies originating from NTNU, and we hope that we can learn from others' experiences. We look forward to collaborating with other companies in OAC, especially on an international scale. We are in the early stages of our startup, and thus, we are also interested in the incubator that OAC offers, Andrea says. With my background in biology, I am particularly interested in learning more about the marine tech environment, while also contributing my perspective as an environmental researcher. Glad to have Pamela on board We are really glad to have Pamela on board as a new member, Says Frode Halvorsen, manager for Ocean Autonomy Cluster. This is evidence of the flourishing ocean tech community in Trondheim and technology that has found a real-world problem. We are looking forward to introducing Pamela to the rest of the members, and we will do what we can to support their growth Frode Halvorsen, Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Future Innovations Rescued by Pamela Like most good ideas, Pamela was actually a makeshift solution. Artur had asked to have some simple plastic shapes made for buoyancy, but the person supposed to do the job never delivered the product and did not respond to emails. So Artur had to find components for the job that could be bought and used immediately, and then he found the buoys. Artur is originally from Poland, and in Poland, these buoys are called Pamela, after the Baywatch series, of course. It became a natural nickname, and we find that the name helps to make the USV a bit more approachable - it emerges more as a fun tool than a scary machine, which we consider very positive since we aim to introduce USVs to people without a technical background. It was just lucky that the buoys worked great in the end, and it doesn't hurt that the cost is low, Andrea says. Pamela used in fieldwork by Masters student Catherine Deschenes in Runde, Norway. Photo: Andrea Faltynkova. Do you want to know more? Contact: Andrea Faltynkova andfalty@gmail.com pamela.solutions F & Z Solutions on LinkedIn Andrea Faltynkova on LinkedIn", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "22/04/2024", "datePublished" : "22/04/2024", "headline" : "Meet the drone Pamela!", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Andrea%20Faltynkova.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/new-drone-company-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "We are happy to introduce Schive as latest member in Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Schive AS specializes in lithium-ion rechargeable and lithium metal primary batteries, engineering customized solutions for various applications. With extensive experience in design, engineering, and assembly of battery packs, they ensure optimum performance and reliability even in harsh environments such as industrial, offshore, and subsea settings. They assist industrial and professional clients with battery design, construction, testing, and delivery, meeting high standards for expertise, solution capability, and quality. Their batteries operate in diverse environments, including land, water surfaces, seabeds, and below seabeds. Erik Hagelien i Schive and Shmuel De-Leon from Oslo Battery Days. We are excited to participate and look forward to contributing to the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, says Erik Hagelien, V.P. Sales & Marketing in Schive. Schive's contribution to the cluster lies in their battery expertise, benefiting multiple members and fostering new business opportunities and partnerships. Current clients include Kongsberg Discovery, Blueye Robotics, Eelume, and Norbit. They are also a member of the Specialist Network OMNI and co-organizers of Scandinavia's top battery conference, Oslo Battery Days. Schive represent an important part of the supplier chain and also have several years of experience delivering battery solutions to ocean technology systems, so they will bring an important experience and knowledge to the cluster, says Frode Halvorsen, manager of Ocean Autonomy Cluster.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "12/02/2024", "datePublished" : "12/02/2024", "headline" : "Meet our new member: Schive AS - the battery specialist", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/DSCF6950%20Erik%20og%20Shmuel%20redigert.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/schive-the-battery-specialist", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "We are happy to announce the inclusion of Kongsberg Discovery in the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Kongsberg Discovery is a leading provider of sensors and systems for the entire ocean domain, from deep sea to outer space. Through deep technology backbone, the company offers high performing products, systems and services ranging from mapping of the seabed and water column, fish finding and underwater communication and positioning, via autonomous vehicles both on and below the surface to resilient navigation, communication, and situational awareness. Sees great synergies Kongsberg Discovery have developed autonomous systems for more than 30 years and given our expertise, broad portfolio, and market reach, we see our contribution to Ocean Autonomy Cluster as a natural step in our commitment to protect people and planet, says Runar André Olsen. He is senior sales manager for Kongsberg Discovery. We want to strengthen our bonds with partners and academia, and collaborate on know-how, access to systems and test facilities. We see great synergies that can be made within the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, Olsen says. Runar André Olsen, senior sales manager at Kongsberg Discovery. Significance also for our other members As a major industry player, Kongsberg Discovery's involvement holds significance not only for itself but also for our other members, encompassing startups and academia, states Frode Halvorsen. He is cluster manager for the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Frode Halvorsen, cluster manager for Ocean Autonomy Cluster Kongsberg Discovery collaborates globally, delivering advanced products and systems. With robust technology and over 1000 skilled employees, the company adapts agilely to market dynamics. Strategically positioned in Canada, the USA, EU, and Norway, Kongsberg Discovery blends hardware design and intelligent software for unparalleled solutions, foreseeing the future of autonomous operations.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "04/01/2024", "datePublished" : "04/01/2024", "headline" : "Kongsberg Discovery joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/DSC_0359_HORTEN_FULL.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kongsberg-discovery-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "We want to give a warm welcome to Hurum Plastindustri as a new member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Hurum Plastindustri`s branch office in Trøndelag specializes in high-precision buoyancy foam machining and delivers products to large offshore and startup companies. Do you need buoyancy foam or other CNC services for your project? Contact Terje Skogheim at Hurum Plastindustri : ts@hurum-plast.no Hurum Plastindustri Hurum Plastindustri Hurum Plastindustri Hurum Plastindustri 5 An optional caption for the image that will be added to the gallery. Enter any descriptive text for this image that you would like visitors to be able to read.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Frode Halvorsen", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode-halvorsen" }, "dateModified" : "11/12/2023", "datePublished" : "11/12/2023", "headline" : "Welcome aboard Hurum Plastindustri", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Hurum_plast%20%281%29-1.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-aboard-hurum-plastindustri", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "iDROP develop an autonomous drone that dramatically changes the efficiency of collecting ocean bottom data. The company is situated at Fornebu/Oslo, with a design- and production site in Fredrikstad and operations coordination from a Bergen office. The technology span a wide range of disciplines, from cybernetics (Sintef and NTNU/AMOS are also involved) to electronics and power management. Our drones, currently a pre-production series of 27, is in the final stage of assembly; they will be tested continuously for the remaining part of this year and early 2023 but may join international pilot client globally in early spring. We want to expand our industry- and academic network and strongly believe a community effort will move the technology development forward, says Kyrre Tjøm from iDrop. In what ways can iDrop contribute to the cluster community? – iDROP is a strong technology hub with an extensive collective academic base, operational experience and vast knowledge in the relevant industry, spanning many years working with technology majors, eg Schlumberger, Vognite and ABB, and a strong international network For more information about iDrop, visit https://www.idrop.no/", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "frode", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode" }, "dateModified" : "14/12/2022", "datePublished" : "14/12/2022", "headline" : "Welcome to our new member, iDROP", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/idrop-1.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-idrop", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "EmLogic is a high-quality Embedded Systems design center in Norway specializing in Embedded Software, FPGA, and Hardware. The company invests in methodology improvement to ensure that they provide the best possible service to our customers. EmLogic takes on any challenge from specification via design/implementation to verification and testing and can also help customers with reviews, sparring, methodology, courses, and IP when requested. – We are joining Ocean Autonomy Cluster to help other members develop embedded systems, and over all we want to contribute to what we see as an interesting domain, says Morten Falch Falch Rustestuen Director of Sales at EmLogic. For more information about EmLogic, visit emlogic.no", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "frode", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode" }, "dateModified" : "12/12/2022", "datePublished" : "12/12/2022", "headline" : "Welcome to our new member, EmLogic", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/EmLogic.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-emlogic", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Link Nordic has delivered electronics, components, and software solutions since 1994, and supplies both off-the-shelf solutions, as well as custom-made solutions. Focusing on finding the right solution to customers’ needs, the Link Nordic Team can deliver a wide range of products in cooperation with partners and suppliers, making the supply chain less vulnerable and reliable. – Joining the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, we hope to join the journey of the cluster members, to find the best solutions. We see cooperation related to R&D with us and our suppliers as a good way of doing this. There are many exciting projects in the cluster already, but we see great potential for more projects where we can contribute with knowledge and components, says Thomas Olaussen Product sales manager at Link Nordic. Read more about Link Nordic", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Birgit Thorsen", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen" }, "dateModified" : "09/11/2022", "datePublished" : "09/11/2022", "headline" : "Welcome to our new member, Link Nordic", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/Link-Nordic-Illustrasjon.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-member-link-nordic", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "The young start-up company Ocean Access has taken a leap from the safe incubator at NTNU, and down to the quayside at Nyhavna, ready to speed up testing and development of their unique communication buoy. – We are so excited to be here, says Andreas Mauritzen, CEO of Ocean Access, while giving us the “grand tour” of the newly renovated office at the port area at Nyhavna in Trondheim. Next door is the workshop where endless hours of screwing and tinkering await. It’s barely two years since he and his co-founder and CTO Fredrik Lilleøkdal launched the idea of new ways of monitoring the world below the ocean surface during their master study at NTNU. Now the idea has turned into a company of six employees and brand-new offices seaside where several other start-ups and maritime tech companies also are located. – This is just the right spot for a maritime start-up. We are closer to the sea, and it is possible to build up an even stronger environment in the area here, with technology companies and start-ups like us from the maritime industry. I think that kind of environment gives an important boost, Mauritzen says and explains: – From day one of our journey, we have been dependent on talking to other companies, and experienced people from the industry who can give us advice and share their experience and expertise with us. We learn new things every day, and it has been extremely important for us to have people we can talk to. I think getting an environment around you with people who help each other is hugely important. CTO Fredrik Lilleøkdal couldn’t agree more. – Here at Nyhavna, we can reduce the time we used to spend getting out to sea. Instead of packing up the car and driving across town, you can wheel the equipment straight out to sea. It is a great value, he adds. Subsea monitoring Remote ocean monitoring has been widely demanded in various maritime industries. With the current international situation and climate challenges in mind, their communication buoy is needed more than ever. – We started out investigating monitoring solutions for early detection of leakages from subsea wells on the ocean floor. But we learned early that the largest challenge was to improve how these monitoring solutions could communicate between the seabed and shore. Under the ocean surface, you are isolated with no means to communicate. This challenge triggered the journey we now are on. We are aiming to develop a system collecting data from the seabed, and periodically going up to the surface to transfer the data to other devices back onshore, says Mauritzen. The buoy can move up and down the water column and operate both subsea and on the ocean surface. By avoiding the toughest sea conditions, we can make remote operations more reliable and provide cost savings to meet the growing need for ocean data and digital operations in the scientific and offshore markets. – We see many potential applications. The oil and gas industry is an interesting sector for this technology, and monitoring of sub-seabed CO2 storage may be another application area in the future. Ocean research under the marginal ice zone in the arctics may also be an area of use. We are becoming a company that develops buoys for different segments and areas of use, but with remote monitoring, data collection, and transfer of data from the ocean as the main services, Mauritzen explains and shares some final visions of the future. – Knowing how little data we have from the ocean today, we believe this kind of monitoring will be an increasing need in the future, where big data and digitalization will be even more important, not only within the oil and gas sector but also within offshore wind, aquaculture, and climate studies, Mauritzen says. Learn more at OceanAccess.no Andreas Mauritzen and Fredrik Lilleøkdal showing the communication buoy at their new workshop at Nyhavna. The communication buoy tested at SINTEF’s towing tank in August. Fredrik Lilleøkdal is happy with the testing so far. The test is monitored at the control room. Fredrik Lilleøkdal is doing some adjustments. The communication buoy descends to the bottom to collect data.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Birgit Thorsen", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen" }, "dateModified" : "07/10/2022", "datePublished" : "07/10/2022", "headline" : "On a mission to capture ocean data", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/Ocean-Access_foto.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/on-a-mission-to-capture-ocean-data", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "We are happy to welcome San Diego-based Seasats, to the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Seasats is an innovative manufacturer and operator of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), founded in 2020 by a group of marine technology experts to make scalable autonomous products for ocean operations. – I will say that we’ve been very impressed with the ocean innovations coming out of Europe. We’re looking forward to building relationships with more international stakeholders and contributing to the industry’s growth however we can, and the OAC seems like a great platform to build from, says Declan Kerwin, Business Lead at Seasats. Seasats vessels can be used to track, monitor, and evaluate ocean life, as well as mapping, remote inspections, and offshore communications. The ASV platform X3 is Seasats’ flagship, designed with reliability and modularity in mind, it is two-person portable and can accommodate a wide variety of payloads and missions. – We are happy to get Seasats onboard and look forward to building relations abroad. Seasats’ innovative technology and ambition are shared by many of our members in OAC, and we hope our network will bring value to their mission, says Cluster Manager Frode Halvorsen. Read more", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Birgit Thorsen", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen" }, "dateModified" : "08/06/2022", "datePublished" : "08/06/2022", "headline" : "Welcome to our new cluster member, Seasats!", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/Seasats-scaled.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/welcome-to-our-new-cluster-member-seasats", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "We are happy to welcome NovuMare Technologies aboard as a new member! We have the pleasure of welcoming NovuMare Technologies as a new member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and the first member from Turkey! NovuMare Technologies is a technology company that focuses on the marine industry and aims to meet the R&D needs and to support the digitalization of the traditional ones. This aim of the company is based on the idea that each operation can be digitalized with an efficient and technological solution. Through research and development activities being carried out, NovuMare Technologies focuses on providing high-quality and technological solutions that are both cost-efficient and easily deployable in any environment. With an office in the beautiful city of Istanbul and strong connections to leading technology companies, NovuMare is proud to be an international player that pushes the boundaries within innovative and technological systems and services. We diversify our technology-based activities for the needs of the public and private sector, and we produce a wide range of innovative solutions ranging from hydrography and oceanography to vessel efficiency and maintenance technologies. With its high-tech solutions, NovuMare continues today to create value for its distinguished customers worldwide, in projects that require high technology. Read more about NovuMare: Web Linkedin", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "frode", "sameAs" : "", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/frode" }, "dateModified" : "03/03/2022", "datePublished" : "03/03/2022", "headline" : "New member: Welcome NovuMare", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Imported_Blog_Media/novumare.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/new-member-welcome-novumare", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ```