Fornebu, Norway, March 16, 2020 – REV Ocean has hired Elin Signe Askvik to Captain the 182.9-meter-long state of the art research expedition vessel (REV) and is a core member of the team fulfilling our mission to create one healthy ocean. Captain Elin comes from Swire Seabed AS where she spent more than nine years supporting ROV missions, AUV operations, and ultra-deep-water marine salvage worldwide. Her tenure includes operations in remote areas and High Risk Piracy Areas.
“We are proud to welcome Elin to our team. Our mantra is to ‘work with the best’. As the vessel undergoes outfitting with the latest science and research technology Elin brings extensive experience to support critical testing and preparations for 2020 sea trails and our maiden voyage in 2021.” said REV Ocean CEO, Nina Jensen.
Elin is originally from Askvik in Osterfjorden north of Bergen. Elin started her career on various cargo carriers, later joining Hurtigruten where she got to explore parts of the Arctic region, then moving into Offshore Construction and salvage business where she have worked for the last 10 years. In adition to her capacity as an maritime officer, she is also active on several marine boards, including Oster Shipping.
“The ocean is my favourite place to be – on it, in it or by it. After 20 years of working at the sea, I’ve become more and more eager to work for the sea. Having a glowing passion for subsea exploration and also to raise the focus on the blue environment, it makes perfect sense to join REV Ocean. The REV team will have a voice that will reach the world, and it will be a privilege to use that voice to help save the oceans.” Captain Elin