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November 11, 2026

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About Aqualis asa

Aqualis (OSE: Aqualis ASA – ticker code “AQUA”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 43 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.

Jason Bennett appointed ABL Managing Director for Maritime, Europe & West Africa 

ABL is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bennett as Managing Director for Maritime, Europe & West Africa.  

Jason has served as ABL’s Director of Salvage Services since joining the company in 2020, supporting shipowners, insurers and other maritime stakeholders with specialist advice on complex marine casualties and salvage matters. A Master Mariner, marine consultant and salvage specialist, he brings extensive maritime experience spanning 14 years at sea and senior positions across marine surveying, consultancy, international salvage and wreck removal. 

In his new role, Jason will lead ABL’s maritime operations across Europe and West Africa, supporting the continued development of the business and its technical capabilities across the region. His extensive operational and casualty-response experience will bring valuable practical insight to clients navigating increasingly complex maritime risks and challenges. 

“I am delighted to take on the role of Managing Director for Maritime across Europe and West Africa. It is a privilege to lead a highly experienced team with such a broad range of technical and operational expertise.” 

“Clients are navigating changing risk, regulation, technology and the energy transition across a region that includes some of the world’s most established shipping and maritime hubs alongside rapidly developing markets. I look forward to working with our teams across the region to ensure ABL continues to provide the responsive, independent and technical support those clients need.” 

  • Jason Bennett, ABL Managing Director for Maritime, Europe & West Africa 

Jason began his maritime career at sea, serving on tankers, stores and ammunition ships, forward repair ships and cruise vessels. After moving ashore, he worked in marine surveying and consultancy before entering the international salvage industry, where he held senior positions with leading international salvors. His experience includes involvement in several major maritime casualties, including MSC Napoli and Costa Concordia. 

“Jason understands what clients need when managing complex and often time-critical situations. He combines that understanding with first-hand seagoing experience and deep technical knowledge of marine casualties, salvage and the wider maritime industry.” 

“His experience, commercial understanding and strong client focus make him extremely well placed to lead our maritime business across Europe and West Africa. I look forward to working with Jason and the wider team as we continue to strengthen our capabilities and support clients across this important region.” 

ABL supports maritime clients globally with marine casualty response, surveying and assurance, expert witness services, ports and harbours, technical advisory and specialist maritime consultancy.  

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