While 2024 has been a remarkable year with milestones and moments of pride, the company is looking ahead to driving innovation and success, Marius Five Aarset tells OGN

Miros has had an unforgettable year; in May 2024, Miros turned 40 – a notable milestone in the company’s history. But as much as one can celebrate how far they’ve come over the past four decades, it’s where they’re headed that is truly exciting.

'Last year has been transformative, not only for the offshore industry but also for Miros, with remarkable achievements and breakthroughs in technology, partnerships, sustainability efforts, and, most importantly, delivering value to our customers,' Marius Five Aarset, company CEO, tells OGN energy magazine, as he shares insights on a transformative and impactful year.

TRENDS SHAPING THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY

In 2024, the offshore industry experienced significant advancements, driven by technological innovations and the growing need for enhanced safety, efficiency, and operational precision.

Among the key trends was the further integration of AI in wave measurement and prediction, which has transformed short-term wave forecasting.

This technology has been instrumental in improving safety during critical offshore operations, such as vessel positioning, walk-to-work transfers, and subsea activities.

Continuous, real-time wave monitoring has become indispensable for optimising offshore operations. By providing accurate, actionable data, it supports decision-making processes in dynamic environments where conditions can change rapidly.

Whether it’s ensuring safe equipment deployment, stabilising vessels, or improving operational efficiency during challenging weather conditions, precise wave measurement has become the backbone of offshore activities.

BREAKTHROUGHS & ACHIEVEMENTS

For Miros, 2024 was nothing short of trailblazing. It made incredible strides in innovation, customer impact, and global reach. Some of the key milestones that shaped its journey throughout the year include:

A multi-purpose supply vessel for offshore operations. Image: Adobe Stock

• The launch of PredictifAITM was a groundbreaking solution co-developed with the company’s offshore partners. This next-generation product offers real-time insights into wave fields and vessel motion, predicting conditions seconds to minutes ahead. It was a defining step forward, empowering operators to act with precision and confidence.

• Miros also introduced the new Forecast application designed to provide comprehensive offshore insights, enabling operators to make informed, data-driven decisions by integrating forecasts with real-time measured ocean data.

• At the same time, the company focused on advancing its core technologies including the accuracy, analytics, and user-friendliness of our wave sensors and Oil Spill Detection (OSD) system.

CUSTOMER VALUE ON A DAILY BASIS

Miros' technologies were put to the test in real-world activities, such as lifting operations, wind turbine installation, jacking operations, cable and pipelay campaigns, diving support operations, ROV launch and recovery, gangway transfers.

Miros Wavex played a vital role aboard the CSOV Rem Power, providing real-time wave data to ensure safe gangway connections during walk-to-work operations.

Similarly, in the Northern Lights CCS project, its WaveSystem was integral to the success of Norway’s pioneering CO2 storage pipeline.

Miros' WaveFusion® provided precise, real-time data that immediately improved critical decision-making for crew safety and operational efficiency when Vattenfall faced operational disruptions at Aberdeen Bay due to the limitations of weather forecasts in predicting local sea conditions.

Environmental accountability also took centrestage, with Miros' OSD system supporting onboard ADNOC’s oil recovery fleet, as well as protecting Dubai’s sensitive coastlines from potential spills.

Brazil is at the forefront of coastal protection. There the company’s OSD system will support Petrobras and Brazil's environmental agency IBAMA with tamper-proof monitoring and alarm systems.

These projects not only showcase the reliability of Miros' solutions but also demonstrated their critical role in advancing safety and environmental stewardship at sea and in coastal areas.

EXPANDING GLOBAL REACH & BUILDING EXCELLENCE CULTURE

Miros strengthened its global presence in 2024, forging strategic partnerships with leading industry players like Elcome International and Belga Marine. These collaborations amplified the company’s impact in key regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Brazil.

'Thanks to the trust and loyalty of our clients, we experienced significant growth in repeat business and doubled our as-a-service contracts again in 2024,' says Aarset.

Miros' people are at the core of its success. Employees are challenges and inspired to embrace a dynamic mix of perspectives and skills, which drives company results, ensuring teams stay at the forefront of technological innovation.

In 2024, Miros attained the ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognised standard for information security management. This milestone highlights the company’s robust, risk-based approach to managing data and infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to excellence.

Another strategic accomplishment was the acquisition of Miros Mocean. The full integration of Miros Mocean into Miros allows the company to further consolidate and optimise its portfolio of vessel performance services. Its offering will now provide even greater value to customers and partners across the maritime industry.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025

As Miros turns the page to 2025, it is gearing up to launch its new cloud-based OSD Monitoring solution in Q1, setting a new benchmark in real-time spill detection technology.

Additionally, it is focused on expanding AI-driven capabilities and deepening its involvement in wave and vessel motion prediction technologies.

Jonas Rostad, Miros CCO, put it best when he said: 'The key to innovation is never standing still.'

With this mindset, Miros is ready to scale new heights, tackle new challenges, and shape the future of ocean insights measurement and prediction technology.

'2024 has been a remarkable year, filled with milestones and moments of pride. As we move forward, I’m excited about what lies ahead and confident that together, we’ll continue riding the waves of innovation and success. Here’s to a future anchored in excellence!' concludes Aarset.

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By Abdulaziz Khattak