Offshore energy is entering a new era—one where engineering expertise and digital innovation must work hand in hand. In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Global Maritime is helping advance that shift, combining decades of offshore experience with advanced, AI-driven solutions to solve complex challenges at sea. 

With a presence in more than 20 locations worldwide, Global Maritime delivers integrated marine engineering and consultancy services across the oil and gas, renewables, shipping, infrastructure, and aquaculture sectors. From early-phase design and geoscience expertise to marine operations and asset assurance, Global Maritime supports every stage of the offshore project lifecycle. In NL, the company has carved out a niche at the intersection of offshore engineering and R&D software development, combining deep industry knowledge with in-house technology solutions to address complex energy-sector challenges. 

This dual focus enables the team to tackle critical issues in offshore operations, from optimizing logistics and vessel scheduling to improving the design of mooring systems for floating platforms. Their work supports safer, more efficient operations in environments where precision and reliability are essential, particularly as offshore wind and other green energy initiatives continue to grow. 

A key strength of Global Maritime’s presence in NL is its ability to integrate engineering consultancy with custom software development. The team develops tools not only to enhance internal workflows but also as scalable solutions for industry use, bridging traditional offshore expertise with emerging digital capabilities. 

The company credits NL’s tech ecosystem as a key driver of its growth. Access to local talent and strong connections within the community have enabled rapid expansion in research and development. “We’ve gone from doing zero software and R&D locally a few years ago to running multiple projects and software initiatives, and that’s largely because of the tech ecosystem here in St. John’s,” said  Anskey Miranda, Engineering Manager. 

Collaboration is central to this progress. Partnerships with Memorial University, Mitacs, and local companies like Angler have supported a range of R&D initiatives, while also creating opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through internships and applied research projects. These internships have also enabled students to collaborate with Global Maritime’s software development team in Europe and other technical experts, offering a unique experience that can meaningfully influence their future career paths. 

A significant milestone has been the team’s evolution from having no local software development capacity to leading multiple concurrent R&D and software initiatives. These include AI-driven seabed analysis, offshore logistics optimization tools, and advanced modelling for anchor and mooring systems, many of which are currently being tested in real-world projects. 

Looking ahead, Global Maritime continues to expand its capabilities in offshore wind, AI applications, and engineering software, contributing to NL’s position as a hub for early-stage innovation in the global energy sector. 

“It’s exciting to work on real-world problems—there are simple things in offshore operations that haven’t been solved yet, and we get to tackle them,” says Ramyar Zarza, Software Development Intern.  

Rooted in the province’s collaborative ecosystem, Global Maritime is demonstrating how local talent and partnerships can drive global impact in offshore engineering and technology. 

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