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🚢 New Maritime Innovation Scheme: €7.5 Million in Funding! 🚀 A major step forward for maritime innovation in the Netherlands! Through the new Maritime Innovation Scheme, projects can receive up to 50% co-financing in one of the following key areas: • Towards zero emission: Climate, environment, and underwater noise. • Maritime data: Safe sharing and smart use of lifecycle data. • Safe & smart shipping: Safer navigation on inland waters, ports, seas, and oceans. • Smart & circular shipbuilding: Digital, modular, and circular shipbuilding. • Sustainable Blue Economy: Maritime aspects of sustainable growth. With a total budget of €7.5 million, the scheme opens on October 15, 2024, via the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development (RVO). Applications can be submitted until January 21, 2025. 💡 Want to learn more? Join one of the free information sessions: • October 23: 12:00 - 17:30 at Martiniplaza, Groningen. More info: https://lnkd.in/ehb3HKkp • November 15: Duurzaamheidsfabriek, Dordrecht (details to follow) NMT | Netherlands Maritime Technology Nederland Maritiem Land KVNR | Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders #MaritimeInnovation #DutchEvent #ZeroEmission #SmartShipping #CircularEconomy #MaritimeIndustry

18th Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) opens with ‘Actions meet Ambition’ theme Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be making several announcements related to developments on low- emission maritime energy transition technologies, maritime artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and manpower, over the five-day event. https://lnkd.in/gAixhNqN #bunkers #bunkering #maritime #shipping #marinefuel #marinefuels #bunkerindustry #bunkerfuel #imo2030 #imo2050 #sustainable #decarbonisation #decarbonization #marine #emissions #zeroemission #zeroemissions #alternativefuel #alternativefuels #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #maritimetransport #maritimesector  #maritimeservices #shippingnews #shippingindustry #shipsandshipping #shippingworldwide #singapore #singaporenews #singaporebusiness #maritimesg #smw2024

This #MaritimeUKWeek Warsash Maritime School's Deputy Director, Matthew Stewart, is exploring the role of technology in cultivating a greener marine sector. Matthew says: "With over 80% of international trade carried by sea, the maritime sector is indispensable to modern society. However, it is now at a crossroads where the convergence of technology and sustainability is reshaping the future of shipping and logistics." As lead partner of the South Coast Institute of Technology, Solent is working with partners to develop, modify and update the curriculum - which Matthew says is a key part in readying seafarers of the future to embrace digital transformation and sustainability. Read the full piece on our website ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7qTn5Bg

[Happening till 4.30pm @ Main Stage] This session delves into the pivotal need for a diverse and inclusive environment within the maritime sector, which is traditionally male-dominated and facing challenges in representation. It seeks to address these issues by discussing strategies and initiatives to champion equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across its various domains. Emphasising the value of diverse perspectives and an inclusive workplace culture, this session aims to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in creating a more welcoming and fair maritime industry. Panelists: Christie T., Chartering Manager, Lauritzen Bulkers A/S Hollie Scoon, General Manager, Marine Operations & Performance, Rio Tinto Shipping Pty Limited Jean C., Client Success Lead – APAC, Signal Ocean Dr. Mimi GAO, Managing Director, Sea & Gao Pte Ltd Mustika Wardani, APAC QHSE Manager, ABL Energy Rotem Battat, Chief Product Officer, Captain's Eye Capt. Tan Lay Ying, Senior Watch Manager (Vessel Traffic Management), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 You can still get your visitor pass today: https://lnkd.in/g3s_R3KN Final day of #APM2024. Last 2 hours to connect and re-connect with the global maritime community in Asia at #AsiaPacificMaritime. #APM2024 #AsiaPacificMaritime #maritime #maritimesingapore #maritimeindustry #shipping #shipbuilding #marine #workboat #offshore #port #porttechnology #shipowners #shipyard #shipmanagement #technology #classification #vessel #innovation #shipowner #shipmanagement #shipyard #sustainable #sustainability #netzero #carbon emission #greenshipping

／🌊 Reflecting on Maritime Innovation Week 2024🌍 Over the past two days, it has been incredibly inspiring to be part of Maritime Innovation Week, engaging in vital discussions around maritime innovation and decarbonisation. I was honored to present on the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub, where I showcased our findings across five key research themes. My colleague Janie Ling Chin and Claire Copeland were also there sharing their insights. The experience reinforced the critical role of research in driving the future of a sustainable maritime sector. Day 2 brought some particularly powerful takeaways: 🔹 Fostering collaboration: Bringing together diverse stakeholders to align efforts. 🔹 Enabling knowledge and technology transformation: Bridging innovation from lab to implementation. 🔹 Informing policy decision-making: Providing evidence-based insights to shape impactful regulations. These discussions highlight that achieving clean maritime goals isn’t just a technological challenge—it’s a collective journey of innovation, policy, and partnerships. Looking ahead, I’m more committed than ever to driving progress in this space and working with peers to create a decarbonised maritime future. #MaritimeInnovation #Decarbonisation #CleanMaritime #Sustainability #Innovation #miw24 Www.portoftyne.co.uk Cranfield Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management Centre UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub

The day before European Maritime Day takes of next week the local Erhvervshus Fyn and BlueTech Center are hosting a Project Idea Generation Workshop. Everybody is welcome to join. The deadline for signing up is today and the target group is smaller companies. About the workshop: Do you have an idea that could improve the maritime industry? Would you like to be part of international projects that do? Please join other Danish actors with a similar interest at this workshop and see what project ideas the interaction can lead to. The workshop is moderated by the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), Policy Area for Maritime Safety (PA Safe) and Clean Shipping (PA Ship) in collaboration with BlueTech Center. The participants invited are shipping companies, maritime authorities, researchers, and companies targeting the maritime market. The workshop focuses on maritime safety and clean shipping. The goal is to develop the best ideas into potential innovation and implementation projects and partnerships. Themes: digital solutions to improve maritime safety, reduce emissions and tackle the challenges of winter navigation, improved preparedness for maritime accidents and shore infrastructure for clean shipping. More information here: https://lnkd.in/dgeHXvSE

Exciting News for Maritime Enthusiasts! The SEAMLESS Project will take center stage at the 5th International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit with the presentation "Building the Future Business Case for MASS Logistics: The #SEAMLESS Approach." The 5th International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit is set to illuminate the future of Maritime Autonomous Ships and Shipping (#MASS). Held in Germany for the first time and co-organized by the #EuropeanCommission’s Directorate General for Mobility and Transport, this event is a must-attend for maritime and inland shipping stakeholders. Join Professor Nikolaos P. Ventikos (National Technical University of Athens) and Jorge Miguel Lara López (Fundación Valenciaport) as they unveil groundbreaking business models harnessing autonomous maritime technologies for seamless freight logistics. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVDnHz6s National Technical University of Athens Maritime Risk Group (MRG) ISenseGroup/ICCS Delft University of Technology Bergen Havn AS Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 - TIC4.0 ZULU Associates SINTEF Ocean CiaoTech - Gruppo PNO INNOVATION PLACE Innovation Engineering Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) ISL - Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics IRT SystemX Fundación Valenciaport duisport - Duisburger Hafen AG DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems Voies navigables de France Institut Droit International des Transports ESI Ltd. Engitec Systems International Ltd. ASKO ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS) Inland Shipping - Europe Port of Antwerp-Bruges Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering - University of Belgrade Kongsberg Maritime Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore Awake.AI PCT S.A (Piraeus Container Terminal) MacGregor CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #seamless #maritime #maritimeindustry #euproject #innovation #inlandwaterways #autonomousshipping #shortseashipping #horizoneurope #transport #logistics

Singapore and Hamburg ink LOI on maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts will share information on development and uptake of zero and near-zero emissions bunker fuels, including crew training and safety protocols for handling and bunkering of such fuels. https://lnkd.in/gpXYgHaX #bunkers #bunkering #maritime #shipping #marinefuel #marinefuels #bunkerindustry #bunkerfuel  #imo2030 #imo2050 #sustainable #decarbonisation #decarbonization #marine #emissions #zeroemission #zeroemissions #alternativefuel #alternativefuels #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #maritimetransport #maritimesector  #maritimeservices #shippingnews #shippingindustry #shipsandshipping #shippingworldwide #digitalization #digitalisation #singapore #singaporenews #singaporeevents #maritimesg #singaporebusiness #hamburg

⚓ Celebrating #WorldMaritimeDay with PIONEERS Ports: An international project to stir European ports toward Climate Neutrality 🌍 ℹ️ THE PROJECT CIMNE’s innovation unit in transport, CENIT, plays a crucial role in the PIONEERS project—an ambitious European initiative led by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges that aims to overcome the challenges that European ports face in achieving climate neutrality by 2050. ✨ WHY IT MATTERS • Environmental Impact: PIONEERS focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of ports through clean energy production, storage, and sustainable infrastructure. • Innovation and Digitalization: The project leverages digital transformation and new operational methods to enhance efficiency and sustainability. • Collaborative Effort: With over 40 partners, including public authorities, terminal operators, and transport companies, PIONEERS is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving change. • Real-world testing: Te feasibility of the project’s progresses will be evaluated in 19 demo sites involving all areas of the ports: the maritime side, inland side, terminal operations, and distribution to the hinterland. • Local impact: CENIT is supporting the Port de Barcelona in the implementation of two pilots: a digital twin that keeps track of the emissions at the port's boundaries, and the installation of a 5G network for vessel detection. 🔗 Read more about the PIONEERS project and CIMNE's role in it: https://lnkd.in/dgiuHByw #WorldMaritimeDay #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateNeutrality #CIMNE #PIONEERS

Supporting World Maritime Day 2024 This year’s theme is 'Navigating the Future – Safety First'. Year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary since the adoption of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. https://lnkd.in/dtJH57U5