Rough Seas - The Marine Engineering Podcast

In this episode, Ben speaks with Lux Bio CEO Paige Whitehead about her path from environmental science to deep-tech and  defence . She explains the challenges of  commercializing   IP  and  how  sustainable alternatives  are often the first choice  even  among  the most  unlikely   sectors .   

Sue Molloy discusses her journey founding her company, Glas Ocean, starting from academic research in electric boats, her professional networking with industry experts like Jim Hanlon, and the development and evolution of a data acquisition system for boats that ultimately received DARPA funding and became central to her work in dual-use technology. Dr. Molloy also shares insights into her academi...

Rough S e as is back ,  and  f re sher  t h an ever. Speaking of fresh er,  this ep i s o de  finds  our  m an Ben Garvey sp e aking wi th   Mina Mekhail, the founder of  Fresh R Technologies -   a Hal ifax‑b ased advanced materials startup on a mission to tackle global food waste through smarter seafood packaging.   Throughout   the  conversation  Mina  shares his journey from  witnessing  food i...

For centuries, sailors have looked to the stars to navigate the open seas. But can you use those same stars to chart a course through a career? By charting a course using little but the stars above, John's journey from corporate finance and to the tutelage of Johns Hopkins' NASA scientists is an inspiration. John is a best-selling author and the Director of the Abbey Ridge Observator and Eastern C...

In this episode we follow Colonel Oldford 's journey from the blackfly laden woods of New Brunswick to the NORAD command centre at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and now most recently, his current post as Comm an der of 22 Wing .    Oldford details his extensive roles within NORAD , his transparent leadership approach, and how international defen c e partnerships endure regardless of shifting...

Is it nature o r n urture that creates great le aders? In the case of today ' s guest, it's a lot of both! In t his week's episode of Rough Seas Ben speaks with   Lieutenant Jerome Downey. As founder of DMF Energy Inc. and as public affairs officer in the Canadian Armed Forces  Reserve , Downey 's journey has been rooted in integrity.   He has drawn inspiration from his family's legacy of leadersh...

In this personal and candid interview, we join Tom Knox on his marine tech journey , b eginning in radar, fibre optics, and RF testing under the tu te lage of BAE Systems on the Isle of Wight , to eventually finding him as entrepreneur extraordinaire on C a n a da's east coast .     His philosophy regarding R & D and financing is a refreshing take on how to develop and market marine innovations.  

In this episode we're joined by Nick Macan, an eng i neer and executive who's spent his career in the thick of big challenges—from West African oil projects to  Russian sa nctions to concrete and C anadian steel mills.    Nick now leads at Algoma Steel, a company taking bold steps of swapping out coal-fired blast furnaces for electric models, cutting emissions by 70%, and powering a new era of loc...

In this episode, Robyn Warrier, Program Manager at COVE's NATO DIANA accelerator joins Ben to discuss her journey in ocean tech and commercialization. Together, they explore how dual-use innovation helps SMEs blend defence and commercial applications, offering new opportunities for growth and impact in the marine technology sector.  

Today we welcome the absolute legend that is Jim Hanlon, a true pioneer in ocean technology . While many people have struggled to commericalise cutting edge tech, J i m has made a habit of it.    With over 40 years of experience in engineering, marketing, and management across civilian , academic and military sectors, Jim has not only built an impressive career but also revolutionised how we think...

In this episode Ben  speaks with   Dave Pedersen from Thales Canada about his incredible journey from paramedic to project engineer, delving deep into the challenges and rewards working in the  Arctic & Offshore Patrol Ship ( AOPS) and the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program s.  

From her beginnings as a young sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy to helming COVE, Nadeau's forward thinking approach is charting new opportunities in ocean entrepreneurship.    This episode explores the many challenges and opportunities that lay below, above and at the surface of the world's oceans.  

In this episode, Ben speaks with Chief Scientist Kyle Woerner of STR (Systems Technology and Research) about his service in the US Navy, his tenure at DARPA, and bridging communication barriers between organisations and among technical teams. 

There are very few people who can distill this new age of machine lea rni ng and artificial intelligence as well as Jenn i fer LaPlante . In this episode, she and Ben examine wha t A I really means for business es in the ocean tech se ctor and beyond, d e mystifying the burgeoning technology and p utting it all into clear perspective. This conversation sets the record straight about how, where and...

Magellan, Amundsen, Shackleton, Mayer.  Larry Mayer is widely recognised as one of the world's foremost scientists and explorers, playing a crucial role in shaping global climate-saving initiatives. His groundbreaking research and technological contributions have revolutionised various fields of ocean science, including marine geophysics, palaeoceanography , and marine archaeology. From an initiat...

Brokering peace after a 36-year civil war is a challenge reserved for a select few, that challenge is compounded when you're the first woman to do it. In this episode, Enginuity's Ben Garvey talks with Eva Martinez about the challenges of being the first female United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) and how her current role as Senior Director of In-Service Support (ISS) at Bluedrop Training and S...

From the azure skies of Afghanistan, to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, US Air Force pilot Colonel Erik Brine's career reads like an encyclopedia of service to international security.  While Colonel Brine's primary focus has been in aerial operations, he has expanded his  expertise to undersea technology. In this e pisode, he and B e n talk a b out the future of global security, the p i vot to the...

From the fair winds and calm waters of Lac St. Louis, Quebec, Captain (Ret'd) Rich Gravel charted a 35 year career in the Royal Canadian Navy leading naval operations as Commanding Officer of Fleet Maintenance, to Naval Attaché in Washington, DC, calling many ports in between. The recipient of the United States Legion of Merit, Gravel has perenially spearheaded leadership and innovation within the...

How do you change course ?  What does it take to affect change? H ow do you make that change last?    From Counter Piracy to Anti-Submarine Warfare to NATO Fleet Operations , British Royal Navy XO ( ret'd ) Ch ri s Gare has navigated the most sensitive theatres on the planet. In this episode he shares his inspiration and his methodologies of leading effective change . This is a masterclass and a "...

There are few people in ocean tech who command a greater audience than Justin Manley. His impact in academia, industry and most recently philanthropy is motivating innnovation at a pace not seen before.   In this inaugural episode we dive deep into the ocean tech landscape; what is currently driving innovation in the space , and how it can best be financed. Justin's humble demeanour resonates thro...