Nova Scotia, Canada – September 8, 2025 – BlueGrid, a leader in marine electrification data and insights, is proud to announce a new collaboration with ABCO Industries, one of Canada’s most trusted boatbuilders with over 50 years of experience.
Through this partnership, ABCO has chosen BlueGrid as its electrification data partner to support the development of new electric vessels, including the company’s first electric landing craft.
BlueGrid’s Insights platform helps ABCO in three keyways:
- Improving sales conversations by providing real-world performance data and analytics for customers considering electrification
- Informing vessel design to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize equipment sizing
- Identifying the best use cases and target markets for electric propulsion
“ABCO has a long history of building durable, purpose-built vessels for Canada’s government and research agencies,” said Andrew Boswell, CEO of BlueGrid. “By applying data-driven insights to their electrification journey, we’re helping ensure their new electric vessels are designed for success from day one.”
ABCO’s customers include federal and provincial agencies such as the Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Department of National Defence, and Parks Canada. These organizations are increasingly exploring cleaner propulsion options to support sustainability and operational goals.
“As we expand into electric propulsion, we want to ensure our designs deliver the same reliability and value our customers expect,” said Michael Huskilson, Managing Director of ABCO Industries. “BlueGrid’s Insights give us the data we need to make smart design decisions and help customers see the real benefits of going electric.”
This collaboration highlights how Nova Scotia’s marine sector is combining heritage craftsmanship with clean technology innovation, advancing Canada’s leadership in vessel electrification.
About BlueGrid
BlueGrid is a Nova Scotian data-software company that is accelerating marine electrification. BlueGrid’s intelligence optimizes the financial and environmental value across electric vessel builders, fleet operators, ports and utilities. BlueGrid Insights is user-friendly, affordable AI-enabled service that informs electrification planning and decisions, including operational profiles, equipment sizing, energy and emissions savings. As vessels go electric and hybrid, BlueGrid is leading vessel-to-grid projects that are enabling bi-directional power transfer between vessel batteries and electricity grids to turn idle vessels into valuable grid storage assets. BlueGrid’s technology is deployed in Canada, the UK, and Europe, with successes including the world’s first demonstration of high-power vessel-to-grid. BlueGrid is helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more cost-effective marine future.
Learn more at bluegrid.energy
About ABCO Industries
Founded in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, ABCO Industries has been designing and building custom vessels and equipment for over 50 years. With full in-house engineering capabilities, ABCO specializes in tailored solutions -from stock models to fully customized designs – that meet the unique needs of government, research, and commercial clients. Operating from a 42,000 sq ft facility with advanced design and fabrication equipment, ABCO combines traditional craftsmanship with modern automation and digital technologies. Today, its products are used in more than 60 countries worldwide. As the company expands its Research & Development division, ABCO continues to invest in innovation, advanced manufacturing, and clean propulsion technologies – ensuring that every vessel delivers the quality, value, and performance customers have come to expect.
Learn more at abco.ca