The Underwater Technology Podcast

Underwater Technology Podcast - Pod3 - Jim Hanlon, COVE Ocean Canada

May 01, 2020 Steve Hall, Society for Underwater Technology & Jim Hanlon, CEO COVE Ocean Season 1 Episode 3
The Underwater Technology Podcast
Underwater Technology Podcast - Pod3 - Jim Hanlon, COVE Ocean Canada
Show Notes

Podcast 3 - this week SUT CEO Steve Hall interviews Jim Hanlon, CEO of the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE Ocean https://coveocean.com) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jim explains that the Atlantic Canada region is a hub for innovation in underwater technology with several SUT Member companies having operations in the area. Jim talks about the role of COVE, the range of technology activities taking place in Canada, the rising profile of offshore renewables, the strong university & research institute presence in Halifax and schemes available for companies who might wish to locate in the region. Finally he mentions that as he nears retirement, there's a vacancy for CEO - see https://coveocean.com/news/2020-03-02/cove-seeks-a-new-chief-executive-officer- 
Please note that SUT's 1st Canadian branch has started in St John's Newfoundland, in time we hope to be thriving in Canada.
Find out more about SUT at www.sut.org, contact Steve Hall at steve.hall@sut.org 
Music composed & performed by Emily Boddy, who also created the artwork. 

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