Squarehead Technology becomes member of Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord

Oslo, Norway – May 2026 –Squarehead Technology has joined Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO), strengthening the company’s engagement with the Norwegian maritime and ocean industries.

OIFO is a regional innovation and networking forum for the ocean industries in the Oslofjord region and also serves as Maritimt Forum Oslofjorden, part of Norway’s nationwide maritime forum network. Through the Maritime Oslofjord alliance, OIFO collaborates closely with Oslo Rederiforening and Shipping & Offshore Network, connecting industry, technology environments and maritime stakeholders across the region.

By joining OIFO, Squarehead gains access to a broader arena for collaboration within maritime technology, autonomy, digitalization, safety and operational innovation.

“Norway’s maritime sector is entering a period where situational awareness and autonomy are becoming increasingly important. We see Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord as a strong arena for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the maritime industries,” says Peter Brønlund, General Manager and Business Developer Director - Industry in Squarehead.

The Maritime Oslofjord alliance also provides a close connection to the wider maritime ecosystem around Oslo Rederiforening and Norges Rederiforbund, bringing together shipowners, technology companies, ports, research institutions and public stakeholders.

"It is a great pleasure to welcome Squarehead Technology AS to our network. Their capabilities and vision are a fruitful complement to our cluster, and I am confident that their participation will further enhance collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge across the network”, says Henrik Sjöblom, Chairman of the Board of OIFO & VP of Business Concept at Kongsberg Maritime ASA. “From Kongsberg Maritime ASA point of view, we look forward to the synergies and value we can create together”, Sjöblom adds.

“The maritime industry is one of Norway’s most important arenas for technology development and industrial collaboration. It is therefore a great pleasure for us in Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO) to welcome Squarehead Technology AS as a new member”, says Tom O. Kleppestø, CEO of Maritimt Forum, Region Oslofjorden (OIFO). “Through the Maritime Oslofjord Alliance we also include Oslo Shipowners' Association and Shipping & Offshore Network, thus making Squarehead Technology AS part of a significant industrial network both within the Norwegian maritime industry and internationally”, Kleppestø adds.

Squarehead Technology develops advanced acoustic systems for situational awareness, asset management and protection of critical infrastructure. The company’s technology is used globally across defense, maritime security and critical infrastructure applications.

“We look forward to contributing with our expertise within acoustic situational awareness and collaborating with leading maritime and ocean industry players in the Oslofjord region,” says Brønlund.

About Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord
Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO) is a regional forum for innovation, competence development and collaboration across the ocean industries in the Oslofjord region. The organization is part of the national Maritimt Forum network and a member of the Maritime Oslofjord alliance. Maritime Forum Oslofjord is the largest out of the eight regions. 

Squarehead Technology and Reach Remote Bring Acoustic Asset Management to Autonomous Maritime Operations

Oslo, Norway – May 2026 – Squarehead Technology is proud to announce its collaboration with Reach Subsea in deploying advanced microphone array technology onboard one of the world’s most advanced autonomous offshore vessels.

The pilot installation integrates Squarehead’s acoustic sensor and monitoring capabilities into the Reach Remote autonomous vessel platform to explore a new approach to onboard asset management. The collaboration will focus on how directional sound sensing can support condition monitoring and anomaly detection in the vessel’s engine room, one of the most complex and demanding technical environments onboard.

Reach Remote, developed by Reach Subsea together with Kongsberg Maritime and Massterly, is pioneering uncrewed offshore operations using remotely controlled and autonomous surface vessels designed for subsea inspection, survey and intervention work.

“Our mission is to digitalize the human experience of sound and provide acoustic situational awareness wherever people are no longer physically present,” said Peter Andreas Brønlund, General Manager & Business Development Director in Squarehead Technology. “Autonomous and remotely operated vessels represent a natural and important application for our technology. We are excited to collaborate with Reach Remote on shaping the future of maritime autonomy.”

Squarehead’s acoustic arrays provide continuous monitoring of the machinery space and can detect deviations from normal acoustic behavior, helping reveal issues that might otherwise go unnoticed between inspections. The system can support earlier anomaly detection, improve troubleshooting, and provide recordings and event history for later analysis and verification.

The pilot also contributes to a broader industry movement toward safer, lower-emission offshore operations. Reach Remote vessels are designed to significantly reduce operational emissions and offshore personnel requirements compared to conventional subsea vessels.

By combining advanced autonomy, remote operations and acoustic intelligence, the collaboration demonstrates how Norwegian technology companies continue to lead the development of next-generation maritime systems.

“Acoustic sensing adds an important dimension to autonomous vessel operations,” said Brønlund. “We believe sound will become a critical part of the sensor suite required for safe and trustworthy autonomous maritime operations.”

The pilot installation is part of Squarehead Technology’s continued expansion into maritime and autonomous systems, where acoustic monitoring can strengthen asset management, improve operational insight, and support more efficient maintenance in complex technical environments.

Squarehead Technology joins GCE Blue Maritime Cluster

Oslo, Norway – January 2026 – Squarehead Technology is pleased to announce that the company has joined the GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, strengthening its commitment to collaboration and innovation within the Norwegian maritime ecosystem.

Squarehead Technology is now further expanding its focus on the maritime sector, with particular emphasis on remote monitoring of engine rooms and early detection of equipment faults. By combining directional audio with machine learning, Squarehead’s solutions support safer operations, improved situational awareness, and more reliable vessel performance.

“We see significant potential for our acoustic technology to contribute meaningful value to the vessel ecosystem,” says Peter Brønlund, Business Development Director at Squarehead. “By leveraging directional sound technology for Acoustic Anomaly Detection in engine rooms and machinery spaces, we can enhance decision-making, improve safety, and strengthen operational control across the maritime sector.”

A recent project with Fjord1 demonstrates how Squarehead’s acoustic monitoring solution can contribute to increased reliability and improved cost-efficiency at sea. As part of the collaboration, the solution will be deployed on new autonomous ferries, supporting better oversight and early identification of technical issues.

By joining the GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, Squarehead Technology looks forward to collaborating with fellow cluster members to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across the maritime sector.

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