The RESQUNIT CEO Blog

Helge Trettø Olsen

Helge Trettø Olsen is the CEO of RESQUNIT. Mr. Olsen has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and C-suite roles as he has executed two successful exits of companies either founded or co-founded by Mr. Olsen.

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Clarifying Our Strategic Moves and Future Directions

Published: March 26, 2024

Dear Resqunit Family, In recent times, our journey through the complexities of the stock market and strategic business maneuvers has evoked a wide array of conversations among our stakeholders. I am writing to you today to provide clarity and insight into our recent decisions, specifically regarding the strategic agreement we’ve entered into. Understanding the Costs […]

The Human Dimension

Published: November 3, 2023

Today, I want to share something heartfelt.Over the last few years, I have learned a lot about fisheries all over the world. I’m privileged to operate out of Norway, where despite our own perception sometimes, everybody is well off. When fishing gear is lost here, it does create harm to the ecosystem in many ways, […]

Greetings from Canada

Published: September 27, 2023

🍁Greetings from Canada!🍁 We recently wrapped up three important events in Canada! On this brief tour, my team and I showcased our technology, introducing Resqunit to hundreds of fishermen at the heart of Canadian lobster fishing. We forged strategic partnerships, fortified collaborations, and sold 1000 units across these days. Resqunit is steadily gaining traction, one […]

Investing In Early-Stage Companies

Published: March 23, 2023

As investors, we are always looking for ways to maximize returns while minimizing risk. One strategy that is gaining popularity is investing in early-stage companies, particularly in the rapidly expanding areas of ocean tech and clean tech in the blue economy. By investing in these emerging fields, you have the potential to reap significant returns […]

Our December newsletter for shareholders, investors and other stakeholders

Published: December 29, 2022

It’s been a thrilling and successful year for our company. We’ve had the opportunity to participate in some of the biggest expos in the world, including events in Canada, Barcelona, and Trondheim. These expos have not only allowed us to showcase our products to a wide audience, but also to connect with potential customers and […]

Is the Ghost Gear Crisis finally on the political agenda?

Published: August 19, 2022

As the political climate is coming to life after the summer hibernation, the topics are returning to the agenda one after another. Before the summer, a historically important plastics agreement was concluded in Nairobi during the UN’s fifth environmental assembly. WWF calls this a turning point in the fight against plastic pollution. Norway, as one […]

Resqunit at the Odfjell Collaboration Alliance Day

Published: June 13, 2022

Recently I had the pleasure of presenting Resqunit at the Odfjell Collaboration Alliance Day. I am talking about the growing need for change and increased sustainability in the ocean industries, the transfer of knowledge and technology from the oil industry over to what we are doing, as well as mass production and our activites all […]

Large scale pilot project in Algarve

Published: June 3, 2022

25% annual gear loss! 😱 Following our recent introduction and product demonstrations to the fishermen and academic institutions in Algarve with Oceano Azul Foundation , World Wildlife Fund and others represented, we will now propose a large scale pilot project towards the 2 million traps octopus fisheries in Algarve. 40% of the Algarve fisheries was represented at our demo […]

Positioning towards the Prince Edward Island 5,6 billion NOK lobster-fisheries

Published: May 13, 2022

A tremendous leap forward in our positioning towards the Prince Edward Island 5,6 billion NOK #lobster fisheries. With an estimated 500 million NOK annual loss of resources (lobster) to #ghostfishing our products will have a significant economic impact in the Minister’s region. Also, great to see the Minister not afraid to get his hands dirty […]

Updated Market Research Analysis in Canada

Published: April 28, 2022

Our research into the Canadian fisheries and regulations uncovered a massive ROI case for our products in the Canadian market, drastically improving the company’s outlook. As Resqunit now has a good foothold with an active distributor covering most of the Canadian fishing industry, and as part of an ongoing update of the company’s investor presentation, […]

Breakthrough order from Entreprises Shippagan

Published: April 6, 2022

We are very pleased to announce this huge moment in our company’s history. Being a first mover introducing a new product to a traditional industry has been and will continue to be both rewarding and challenging. Our journey with Entreprises Shippagan started more than two years ago, right before the pandemic hit, where they signed […]

RESQUNIT at Fish / Workboat Canada

Published: March 31, 2022

I am happy to see that there is an appetite for sustainability in the fisheries, and that regulatory incentives are already established in our favor. On the biggest stand at Canada’s largest commercial marine event this month, the Fish Canada Workboat Canada exhibition in Moncton we got to meet and demonstrate our products to thousands […]

We welcome Svein Ree to the RESQUNIT-family!

Published: March 9, 2022

We are happy to announce that Mr. Svein Grøttå Ree has joined the RESQUNIT-family for specializing in the further development of our ocean-sensor technology. Svein has a degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in Industrial Automation from the University of Stavanger. He will be working with our highly qualified and skilled technicians and engineers […]

Mangold presents analysis of Resqunit AB

Published: March 1, 2022

Mangold presented its analysis of Resqunit on Monday morning, with the recommendation Buy. Mangold’s analysis service Mangold Insight makes ongoing analysis reports in order to contribute to new investor perspectives and open the eyes of the stock market for small and medium-sized companies. Mangold starts the report for ocean tech company Resqunit with the recommendation […]

Henning Johannessen as Resqunit CFO

Published: February 28, 2022

I am delighted to welcome Henning Johannessen to the RESQUNIT-team as our Chief Financial Officer Johannessen graduated as a state-authorized auditor from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in 2002. He is also a certified accountant. Johannessen has long experience working as both auditor, accountant and CFO. He worked 11 years as an auditor with […]

Resqunit AB – 2021 Fourth Quarter Report

Published: February 25, 2022

Today we have released our report for Q4 2021. In short- project developments over the past months have further strengthened our belief in the tremendous growth potential. 2021 has largely been focused around R&D activities and prototype field testing with several partners around the world. During the fourth quarter, our main product line-up has been […]

Resqunit AB announces distribution agreement with Enterprises Shippagan ltd.

Published: February 23, 2022

Raising accessibility to Resqunit’s products in Canada. Sandnes, Norway, February 23, 2022 – Resqunit AB, an ocean tech company today announced a distribution agreement with Enterprises Shippagan Ltd. in Shippagan, New Brunswick. Enterprises Shippagan incorporated in 1977 and supplies fishermen all across Atlantic Canada, Quebec, as well as Maine, USA. A total addressable market of […]

Interview in Börsvärlden

Published: February 21, 2022

Here is my interview with the swedish financial magazine Börsvärlden. “Our collection of ocean data will enable fisheries, government institutions and recreational fishermen to fish more sustainably and thus improve responsible fishing.“, says RESQUNIT CEO, Helge Trettø Olsen, to Börsvärlden. You can read the full interview by clicking here (swedish page)

We welcome José Silva to RESQUNIT

Published: February 14, 2022

Strengthening and expanding our sales team, we are delighted to welcome José Silva to the RESQUNIT team as key account manager. José will be joining mr. Erik Nobbe in our sales department and will be responsible for territories including Portugal, Spain and Italy. Originally from Portugal, José’s background is in the oil & gas industry […]

RESQUNIT featured in Börsvärlden

Published: February 11, 2022

Recently I had a talk with the swedish financial magazine Börsvärlden. This resulted in a nice article about RESQUNIT. “In addition to making it possible to retrieve lost equipment from the sea, RESQUNIT can also carry our ocean data sensor. These marine data will be used to help fishermen identify where they can catch the […]

Resqunit AB – Australia – West Coast Lobster License Sales partnership

Published: February 10, 2022

RESQUNIT AB announced today its distribution agreement with West Coast Lobster License Sales Inc. (WCLLS) in Marmion, Perth WA. The agreement gives RESQUNIT not only access to the entire Australian fishing industry but also to key gear manufacturers through WCLLS’ reach and connections. Australia has a rich recreational fishery, where more than five million Australians […]

Welcome to the RESQUNIT CEO-blog

Published: February 7, 2022

We hereby invite our investors, followers and partners to follow my CEO-blog. Being part of a company like RESQUNIT, we often have information that we want to share with our followers. Sometimes this would be information of a regulatory type that will be published through the required and statutory channels. We would also like to […]