TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) has announced that Rutger Bosland has joined the company as chief innovation and offshore technology officer (CIOTO) as it looks to scale its nodule collection technologies to maximize the potential of the resource ahead of the world’s first planned commercial production of deep-sea polymetallic nodules.
Gerard Barron, CEO, and chairman of TMC, said, “Rutger has played a central role in some of the biggest engineering milestones on our journey. His expertise, drive, and instinct for solving complex offshore challenges make him the right person to help us scale into commercial production—responsibly and efficiently. I’m excited to welcome him to the team and confident he’ll ensure continued innovation and collaboration with Allseas—the engineering powerhouse behind some of the most ambitious offshore feats in history, including the development of our deep-sea nodule collection system.”
With almost two decades at Allseas solving complex offshore engineering challenges, Rutger brings world-class expertise in deep-sea mining, naval architecture, and offshore operations to TMC. As deep-sea mining manager at Allseas, he led a team of 80+ engineers in developing TMC’s nodule collection system, including the conversion of a decommissioned deep-water drillship into the Hidden Gem—the world’s first subsea mining vessel classed by the American Bureau of Shipping.
He also led Allseas’ programme to scale up nodule collection technology in preparation for TMC’s commercial operations, bringing unmatched insight into the precision engineering needed to unlock the potential of the company’s resource. Before focusing on deep-sea mining, Rutger oversaw the technical and operational development for the first platform lifts of Allseas’ single-lift oil platform decommissioning system, as deployed aboard the world’s largest construction vessel, Pioneering Spirit.
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