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We are thrilled to announce that Open Ocean Robotics has won second place in Singapore’s PIER71 Smart Port Challenge! This achievement is a significant milestone for our team and underscores the growing importance of our innovative technology in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region. It also marks an exciting step forward in our expansion plans into this market.

Exploring Innovation in Terminal Mapping: A Game-Changer for Maritime Operations

We’re excited to announce the opening of our Halifax office at the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE), marking a new chapter in Open Ocean Robotics’ expansion across Canada. COVE’s collaborative space brings together ocean tech innovators and provides us with the resources needed to accelerate our projects and deepen our connections in the marine tech community.

The Future of Seagrass Mapping: Advancing Marine Conservation

Leading global investors Antares Ventures, Spring Impact Capital, Katapult Ocean, and Alacrity Canada back Open Ocean Robotics.

Open Ocean Robotics recently partnered with Stony Brook University, University of Waterloo, McLane Research Laboratories, and the Shinnecock Indian Nation on a mission to help restore the Shinnecock Bay ecosystem. Using our autonomous DataXplorer™ uncrewed surface vessel (USV), we gathered vital data on marine species in the bay, all while operating with zero greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring no harm to the environment.

Katapult Ocean is proud to announce its investment in Open Ocean Robotics as part of the 2024 Accelerator cohort, taking place this Fall. Having gone through a rigorous diligence process, Open Ocean Robotics represents the top 1% of over 2,000 candidates assessed for the Accelerator Program throughout the year. In total, the recruitment round screened startups from 6 continents and over 60 countries, with the selected 12 companies representing 7 different countries and spanning 3 continents.

Open Ocean Robotics is excited to be one of the eight Vancouver Island-based organizations selected to receive funding from the federal government, through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan). As part of a $3.5 million investment to advance innovation and attract visitors to the region, Open Ocean Robotics will receive $800,000 from PacifiCan’s Business Scale-up and Productivity program.

Open Ocean Robotics Wins Autonomous System Award at BlueTIDE 2024 for its Advanced DataXplorer™ USV, Showcasing Leading Innovations in Maritime Domain Awareness and Collaborative Technology Integration.

Julie Angus, CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, is featured on the cover of the August/September 2024 issue of Douglas Magazine, highlighting the company’s pioneering work in ocean technology. The article delves into the origins of Open Ocean Robotics, the impact their uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) have in ocean monitoring, and the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead.

In the May 2024 issue of Pacific Yachting, Open Ocean Robotics (OOR) is highlighted for its innovative marine technology. The article features the DataXplorer, a solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) designed for environmental monitoring. CEO Julie Angus talks about the journey from the initial designs to the current models and the importance of sustainable technology in ocean research. The piece also covers OOR's participation in the Oceanology International Conference and its work with marine and governmental agencies. Open Ocean Robotics is making waves in marine tech with its autonomous vessels that are helping to protect our oceans.

In a recent feature in the Journal of Ocean Technology, Open Ocean Robotics showcases its pioneering advancements in applying object tracking algorithms to maritime environments. Highlighting the challenges of real-time processing and detection in dynamic sea conditions, this article explores the innovative solutions being developed by OOR to enhance autonomous navigation for their rugged, solar-powered USVs. Contributing authors Oliver White, Sean Daniel, Oliver Kirsebom, and Fritz Stahr delve into the technical intricacies and groundbreaking research that position Open Ocean Robotics at the forefront of marine technology.

From start-ups to local legends, the awards shine a light on hard-working businesses, business people and community leaders in 14 categories worth celebrating. Finalists are chosen by an independent panel of prominent business leaders who serve as judges.

Today, Open Ocean Robotics is in the global spotlight for its autonomous energy-harvesting boats that collect information from the oceans and instantly relay it. The goal? Nothing less than protecting the oceans, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building an Internet of Things for the ocean.

Martin Stemp from the Society for Underwater Technology interviews Julie Angus: "As well as being Co-founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, Julie was also the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland."

In the latest episode of the podcast Solve for X, we explore the latest innovations that are transforming conservation efforts — everything from eavesdropping on whale songs using robot boats to monitoring walruses from space.

Marine vehicles have changed a great deal since I was first introduced to them. Technology has significantly improved, allowing us to see the underwater world in ways veterans of the industry would never have expected. Technology is improving everyday thanks to dedicated innovators, and I am happy to showcase a few such people and their technologies within these pages.

Victoria Tech Journal covers the Grand Opening of OOR's new oceanfront facility.

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has chosen Open Ocean Robotics, in collaboration with the 1stMission Team, as one of the awardees for all three Multiple Award IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts.

Andy Ziegwied, a distinguished Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech) and New Blue Economy Specialist, now steers the expansion of uncrewed ocean data observations for Open Ocean Robotics