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Oceans Advance Newsletter – April 1, 2026
Three Pillars Driving Ocean Tech Success
In our latest Innovation Waves feature, Dr. Paul Brett of the the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University highlights a key factor behind Newfoundland and Labrador’s strength in ocean technology: alignment across government, academia, and industry.This three-pillar approach is a proven model that enables innovation, supports talent development, and accelerates commercialization.
For Oceans Advance members, this collaboration is a critical advantage. It creates the conditions for companies to grow, compete globally, and develop solutions in some of the world’s most challenging ocean environments.
Watch the preview here.
Watch the full interview as part of the Innovation Waves series on our YouTube page.
Atlantic Canada Launches New Aquaculture Innovation Studio
Atlantic Canada is taking another step toward becoming a global hub for aquaculture innovation with the launch of the Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Studio, a new founder-focused growth program delivered by Hatch Blue in partnership with Oceans Advance.
Launching this July in St. John’s, the nine-month program will support up to ten high-potential aquaculture, aquatech, and marine biotechnology companies that are ready to scale beyond early validation. Participants will receive mentorship, industry connections, and investment readiness support through a series of workshops and engagement opportunities.
Funded by the Government of Canada through ACOA, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the initiative aims to accelerate company growth while strengthening Atlantic Canada’s position as a centre for aquaculture technology and sustainable ocean-based food systems.
Congratulations to Oceans Advance member
London, UK — March 11, 2026 — Pan Maritime Energy Services Inc. (“Pan Maritime”), exhibiting this week under the Canadian Government Pavilion at Oceanology International, today announced strategic collaborations with Subsea Micropiles Ltd. and Bluefield Geoservices Ltd. (“Bluefield”), strengthening its capability to deliver innovative site investigation and foundation solutions for integrated seabed investigation and foundation solutions for floating offshore wind, Arctic infrastructure and other complex marine projects.
The collaboration with Subsea Micropiles will combine capabilities in site investigations, foundation/anchor design and offshore operations. The companies will focus on opportunities in Canada and global offshore wind markets.
With Bluefield, the companies have established a framework to advance the development and deployment of next-generation seabed drilling and geotechnical investigation technology, supporting the commercial rollout of innovative site investigation solutions. The robotic seabed drill platform is being developed with dual-use capability, enabling deployment across both civil offshore energy developments and wider strategic maritime and national infrastructure applications in challenging and remote environments.
HFC Canada Presents: Work as Done vs. Work as Imagined WORKSHOP
Human Factors in Control (HFC) Canada is hosting a Spring workshop, entitled; Work as Done, Work as Imagined: Closing the Gap to Sharp-End Operations
Join us online for a free 1-day workshop.
When: April 28, 2026
Where: Virtual
The realities between how work and people within complex work systems is understood and planned can greatly differ then how it is executed. This disconnect between work as imagined versus work as done is found in different ways within work systems, including discrepancies between rules and regulations, training programs, operating procedures and work tasks, management levels, and ultimately, how work and work tasks are actually performed and experienced by differing stakeholders.
This seminar aims to address areas where safety-critical industries struggle in terms of inconsistencies between planned work and work results, the threat that these inconsistencies and overall system understanding has on safety and human performance, and how to close the gaps between work as done and work as imagined.
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) is hosting the Marine Renewables Spring Summit on May 12, 2026,in Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Spring Summit will bring together industry, suppliers, Indigenous partners, training institutions, and economic development leaders to focus on strengthening the marine renewables supply chain.
As tidal and offshore wind activity accelerates in Atlantic Canada, the event will provide practical guidance, procurement insights, and actionable advice to help businesses and communities prepare for, participate in, and benefit from a growing marine renewables market.
Beyond project readiness, the summit will highlight the importance of building durable partnerships that ensure local and Indigenous participation in the sector’s growth.
Aquaculture UK & Norway Business Development Mission
Oceans Advance, in partnership with ACOA and the Atlantic Provinces, invites ocean technology companies to join a dual-market trade mission featuring business development meetings in Stavanger, Norway (June 10–12) followed by a shared Canada Pavilion presence at Aquaculture UK 2026 in Glasgow (June 16–17), including a targeted Canada networking reception to connect delegates with international buyers.
MASS 2026 Registration is OPEN
ACADA’s Maritime & Arctic Security & Safety Conference (MASS) continues to be the leading forum for tackling the complex, multi‑domain defence and security challenges shaping northern and maritime regions.
ACADA is pleased to announce Saab Canada, Inc. as Presenting Sponsor for MASS 2026.
Looking to elevate your organization’s visibility? MASS 2026 offers high‑impact sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Connect with ACADA at [email protected] to learn more.
SMM Hamburg 2026 – Canada Technology Pavilion
OTCNS, in partnership with ACOA, Atlantic partners, and ABCMI, invites export-ready Canadian ocean technology companies to join a trade mission to SMM Hamburg 2026, the world’s leading maritime trade fair.
Participants will showcase within the Canada Technology Pavilion (Hall B6), take part in a Maritime Defence Roundtable, and attend a Canada Networking Reception, all designed to connect Canadian innovation with global buyers and partners. Space is limited and subject to screening.
Youth and the Ocean – Call for Content
The upcoming fall issue will spotlight youth (up to age 29) engaged in ocean technology—through entrepreneurship, research, education, competitions, volunteering, and more.
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