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Local seaweed and its bioplastic potential. eDNAtec team members working in the lab. © Econext © eDNAtec

NL provides the perfect proving ground to re? ne and harden our technology.”

Duxion Motors Inc. is an advanced motor design and manufacturing company offering an integrated motor/gen- erator with split gearbox for maritime vessels that saves fuel, increases generator capacity and horsepower, has rap- id dockside installation, and provides backup propulsion.

The patent-pending design clamps onto a ship’s existing propeller shaft, allowing for quick conversion from diesel to hybrid electric.

eSonar Inc. improves access to subsea environmental data with sonar and underwater acoustics knowledge, including an Extended Development Team service that helps companies develop subsea technology, continuous marine vessel noise measurement capabilities, and an

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) perception sen- sor. At home, “NL-based companies get great exposure to commercial marine activities like offshore oil and gas support, cargo shipping, ice breaking, ? shing (inshore and high seas),” said CTO Gary J. Dinn. “We have ac- cess to many world-class research facilities,” he added.

As with many other NL companies, eSonar Inc. looks to further integrate into international supply chains.

From monitoring and navigation to electri? cation and bio-solutions, Newfoundland and Labrador companies are well-versed in emerging maritime technology chal- eSonar sta? Matt Dinn and Cory Parsons preparing lenges. The future of the industry, as many executives a hydrophone array mooring prior to deployment noted, will be driven by sustainability, innovation and onboard the RV Lucy Pudluk at “The Launch” facility collaboration. With that prediction and with businesses of Marine Institute (Memorial University). poised to meet evolving demands, all eyes should look to © Gary J. Dinn

Canada’s north and east.

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