DW-ShipConsult joins the JASCO group
Two leading players in the sector of shipping noise mitigation have formally joined forces as DW-ShipConsult GmbH becomes a fully owned affiliate of JASCO Applied Sciences (Deutschland) GmbH, a member of the JASCO Applied Sciences global group of companies.
Roberto Racca (left) and Thomas Büchler
After the signing in Berlin of the acquisition agreement on May 2, a joint statement was issued by Thomas Büchler, who succeeds the founder Dietrich Wittekind as Managing Director of DW-ShipConsult, and Roberto Racca, Managing Director of JASCO Applied Sciences (Deutschland) and one of the principals of the JASCO group:
“We are delighted at this major milestone in the evolution of our companies, which formalizes a collaborative relationship that has existed for years among our teams. DW-ShipConsult and JASCO have long partnered to conduct landmark scientific studies aimed at lessening the impact from shipping noise on marine life around the world, and pride themselves in being regarded as valuable contributors to the preservation of marine species threatened by the steady increase of human activities in the oceans. The joint capabilities of the combined team create an unparalleled new resource at the service of the naval industry, offering complete noise management solutions from the engineering design of on-board systems to the assessment of effects on aquatic life.”
As a result of the merger, the two companies will undertake a gradual alignment of their administrative frameworks and resources starting with the consolidation of JASCO Applied Sciences (Deutschland)’s legal seat and operating address with the headquarters of DW-ShipConsult in Schwentinental, Germany. They will still preserve the defining corporate traits that over the years have fostered dedication and loyalty among their teams and recognition among clients and partners, the directors stated.
About DW-ShipConsult
DW-ShipConsult is a global acting consultant for the shipbuilding and shipping industry. With a team of 10 Naval Architects the company works on projects of all sizes to reduce unwanted noise on ships, in the oceans and in ports. DW-ShipConsult’s defining expertise is a deep understanding of the noise generating and propagating mechanisms on board and surrounding a ship. This enables the company to help design new vessels compliant with the highest acoustics standards and to solve complex problems of noise or vibration on existing ones. To learn more, visit www.dw-sc.de.
About JASCO Applied Sciences
JASCO Applied Sciences is a world leader in the science of underwater sound and its effects on marine life. A global company founded in Victoria, Canada, in 1981, JASCO provides services from offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. We provide support for all stages of environmental reviews and assessments of underwater sound for the renewable energy, oil and gas, marine construction, shipping, and defence sectors. We design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art oceanographic data acquisition systems to meet project demands for quality, endurance, reliability, and performance. We enable our clients to satisfy regulatory requirements by providing scientifically defensible assessments of their projects to government regulators and the public. For more information, visit: www.jasco.com.
About SeaTrac Systems, Inc.
SeaTrac Systems, Inc. manufactures, sells, and leases cost-effective, multi-purpose, long-endurance solar-powered Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) for commercial, scientific, and military applications. SeaTrac’s USV can carry various sensors and custom payload modules that make it perfect for research, monitoring, or surveillance tasks where autonomy, cost, and ease of deployment matter. For more information, visit our website at seatrac.com.
