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Apr 16, 2024

Julie Angus & OOR featured in Victoria Rising

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.

Julie Angus & OOR featured in Victoria Rising

Mar 25, 2024

Julie Angus featured on The Underwater Technology Podcast

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."

Julie Angus featured on The Underwater Technology Podcast

Jan 4, 2024

Solve for X: "Beast mode: How technology can help preserve biodiversity"

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.

Solve for X: "Beast mode: How technology can help preserve biodiversity"

Sept 29, 2023

OOR featured on "Data Pickers of the Ocean" Cover Story on JOT

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.

OOR featured on "Data Pickers of the Ocean" Cover Story on JOT

Sept 24, 2023

"A New Home for Ocean Drones"

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

"A New Home for Ocean Drones"

Sept 21, 2023

NOAA Awards Open Ocean Robotics & the 1stMission Team Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Services

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.

NOAA Awards Open Ocean Robotics & the 1stMission Team Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Services

Aug 21, 2023

Andy Ziegwied Appointed Director of Sales at Open Ocean Robotics

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

Andy Ziegwied Appointed Director of Sales at Open Ocean Robotics

Jan 7, 2023

Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival

The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative

Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival

Jan 6, 2023

Vital Victoria Podcast: Understanding and Protecting Our Oceans with Open Ocean Robotics

Open Ocean Robotics’ co-founder Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland, joins host Lucky Budd for episode nine of the Vital Victoria Podcast.

Vital Victoria Podcast: Understanding and Protecting Our Oceans with Open Ocean Robotics

Dec 2, 2022

OOR Named One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures by Foresight Canada

For the second year in a row, Open Ocean Robotics – a leader in marine robotics and data analytics with proprietary technology in autonomous vessel design, machine learning, and software development – has made this prestigious list because they are changing the way we understand our oceans.

OOR Named One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures by Foresight Canada

Nov 7, 2022

OOR Makes Thetius 150 Most Innovative Organisations in the Maritime Industry 2022

Open Ocean Robotics was listed in The top 50 most innovative startups and scaleups

OOR Makes Thetius 150 Most Innovative Organisations in the Maritime Industry 2022

Oct 18, 2022

NACO Report Spotlights Women Trailblazers, OOR CEO Julie Angus

For the first time in NACO’s history, the organization has leveraged its international platform to spotlight the achievements of 27 women trailblazers at the forefront of Canada’s innovation economy.

NACO Report Spotlights Women Trailblazers, OOR CEO Julie Angus

Sept 22, 2022

Innovation Economy Council Panel: How Canadian Innovators Can Reduce Maritime Waste

A discussion with several young companies working to innovate in the ocean waste space—producing biofuels, reducing shipping pollution, sequestering carbon, collecting data about ocean conditions and more

Innovation Economy Council Panel: How Canadian Innovators Can Reduce Maritime Waste

Sept 22, 2022

From ROWBOATS to ROBOTS BOATS

A Planet Beyond Shortcast, Hosted by Jon Baston-Pitt – Global Strategic Marketing Director at Fugro, an inquisitive mind in search of the world’s thought leaders, to explore the value and mechanisms of doing business better.

From ROWBOATS to ROBOTS BOATS

Jul 14, 2022

MDA partners with Open Ocean Robotics through LaunchPad collaboration

Autonomous boats provide ‘eyes’ and ‘ears’ for more complete maritime domain awareness

MDA partners with Open Ocean Robotics through LaunchPad collaboration
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