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Oceans Advance Newsletter – June 24, 2025
Oceans Advance welcomes three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors
Marcel Montrose (Lir Maritime Consulting Ltd.), Paul Dwyer (Rutter Inc.), and Capt. Kristopher Drodge (Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland).
These individuals bring a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to advancing the ocean technology sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Their leadership will be instrumental as we continue to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within the marine industry.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to our outgoing Directors: Christopher Hearn, Brian Johnston, and Brian Burke.
Their dedication and service have been foundational to the development and success of Oceans Advance. We are deeply appreciative of their contributions and lasting impact on our organization and the broader ocean technology community.
Ocean Monitoring issue of the JOT
The team at the JOT has released its summer issue with a focus on ocean monitoring with guest editor Richard Kelly from the Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec) at the Marine Institute. It is a full issue with content from 21 countries around the world. Richard hopes this issue “inspires continued innovation, collaboration, and curiosity in how we observe our ocean.” The JOT team believes it will.
Events
Register for MASS 2025
Ticket sales are open for the 2025 Maritime & Arctic Security & Safety Conference (MASS), taking place at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from July 16-18!
MASS 2025 WILL FEATURE:
- 200+ attendees
- 15+ exhibitors
- Networking socials
- Facilitated B2B/B2G meetings
- 10+ expert presentations
- Panel discussions on trending topics
- Global attendee and speaker list
Register now to secure your space!
Register by sending Shelly Petten an email at [email protected]
Join us and celebrate the momentum in the marine renewable energy sector with Marine Renewables Canada! As the sector grows, so does our conference – a reflection of the immense potential and opportunities within Canada’s offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy sector. MRC’s largest conference to date will bring together leading minds from across Canada and the world to explore new opportunities and chart the future of the industry.
- Expanded Exhibition
- Concurrent sessions – featuring a new Research & Technical Track
Event Name: Marine Renewables Canada 2025 Conference & Exhibition
Date: November 12-14, 2025
Location: Halifax Convention Centre | Halifax, NS
Opportunities
DIANA 2026 Challenges Now Open: €100K+ in Funding for Dual-Use Innovators
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched its 2026 Challenge Call, seeking groundbreaking dual-use technologies across 10 priority areas—from energy resilience and autonomous systems to maritime operations and secure communications.
Successful applicants will gain access to DIANA’s international accelerator program, mentorship, testing networks, and up to €400,000 in funding.
This is a unique opportunity for Atlantic Canadian innovators to contribute cutting-edge solutions with both civilian and defence applications.
Deadline to apply: July 11, 2025, at 12:00 UTC.
Smart Port Challenge (SPC) is an annual innovation challenge organised by Singapore’s PIER71 to attract startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions to step forward and address key challenges faced by the maritime industry.
Smart Port Challenge 2025 Innovation Opportunities
This year there are 4 main themes
- Maritime Green Technologies – recycling ship waste, charging stations for harbour craft
- Smart Shipping – connectivity for older maritime vessels, digital tools, crew training programs to adopt energy-efficient practices, safer pilot/crew transfers, situational awareness
- Digitalisation – managing cybersecurity risks, derisking onboard inspections
- Next Generation Ports – cargo hold cleaning and discharge
Application deadline is July 11. Here is the link to apply: Smart Port Challenge 2025 Application Form
For additional information, please contact [email protected]
Webinar: Best Practices for U.S. Exports – Leveraging CUSMA & Working with a U.S. Customs Broker
Join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) on June 24, 2025, for a dynamic webinar: Best Practices for U.S. Exports – Leveraging CUSMA & Working with a U.S. Customs Broker. This session is designed to help you navigate U.S. customs requirements, work effectively with customs brokers, and determine CUSMA compliance. This session offers practical guidance to help protect your bottom line, whether you’re new to exporting or want to fine tune your approach.
Webinar details
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)
Location: Online via WebEx
Gain firsthand insights from Trade Commissioners based in Canada and the U.S., showcasing how the TCS network helps overcome export barriers — alongside expert perspectives from:
- Jim Trubits, Vice President, Mohawk Global
- Damon Piatek, President, Piatek Customs
- Brian Barber, President, Northern Border Customs Brokers Association & Vice President U.S. Brokerage and Government Affairs, Willson International
The panelists will share real life examples and practical tips from their work with Canadian exporters across sectors.
What you’ll learn:
- How to determine if your goods qualify under CUSMA
- How to work with a U.S. customs broker and what to expect
- Common documentation and classification issues — and how to get them right
- What to do if something goes wrong at the border
- How to prepare for audits by U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- Key trends to watch
The webinar will be available in English only.
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