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WaterborneTP welcomes Damen as silver sponsor of the Waterborne Days 2025. Damen stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. As a family company, we are committed to securing tomorrow for the next generation, caring for our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Through our comprehensive portfolio of maritime services, we enable humanity to responsibly harness the opportunities our waters present. In the previous century, we introduced standardised shipbuilding in series. Facing the future, we aim to combine our heritage with innovation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.

Today, the ’Turkish Shipbuilders' Association (GISBIR) is in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR), Founded in 1971, is the leading association for Turkish Shipbuilding sector, with nearly 100 members, including shipyards and yacht builders. GISBIR plays a crucial role in advancing the development of Turkish maritime industry by promoting high-quality shipbuilding, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainable practices. The Association works closely with governmental organizations, academic institutions, and international partners to enhance the global competitiveness of Turkish Shipbuilding industry. Mehtap Karahalli Ozdemir, Secretary General of GISBIR: "Our membership with WaterborneTP allows us to collaborate with all stakeholders in the maritime ecosystem to explore opportunities in digitalization and sustainability. Participating in EU-funded collaborative projects enables the shipbuilding industry to take crucial steps in energy efficiency and digital transformation. Moreover, in terms of maritime safety and the use of low-carbon shipping, collaborating on R&D initiatives helps accelerate innovation in these critical areas. GISBIR actively participates in various R&D projects to increase Turkiye’s competitiveness in the global shipbuilding market and ensure sustainable growth in the sector. Together with our members, we are committed to staying at the forefront of maritime innovations and supporting the development of the industry.’’

Today, Vienna Model Basin is in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". At Vienna Model Basin | Schiffbautechnische Versuchsanstalt in Wien, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of sustainable maritime technologies. With over a century of experience in hydrodynamic and nautical development, we are dedicated to helping the maritime industry evolve towards greener, more efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions. As a leading competence centre and service provider, we combine cutting-edge testing facilities and advanced simulation tools with deep expertise to optimize vessel performance and reduce environmental impact. Our services cover a wide range of critical areas, including resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, and manoeuvering tests, as well as CFD and numerical analyses. We focus on enhancing the operational efficiency of vessels, improving energy usage, and reducing emissions, all of which play a crucial role in the industry’s shift toward sustainability. Through our renowned 200-meter towing tank, high-performance wind tunnel, cavitation tunnel, and advanced modelling capabilities, we provide precise, data-driven solutions that support the design and development of eco-friendly vessels. Our commitment to sustainability is embedded in every aspect of our work. We understand that the future of maritime transport depends on the sector’s ability to eliminate harmful emissions, improve energy efficiency, and adopt cleaner technologies. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with partners in academia, industry, and research, working together to innovate and advance the green technologies that will define the maritime industry of tomorrow. Clemens Strasser, Managing Director Vienna Model Basin: We joined the WaterborneTP because we believe in the power of collaboration to drive the transition towards sustainable waterborne transport. Waterborne’s mission to reduce emissions and foster innovation aligns perfectly with our goals at Vienna Model Basin. By contributing to this platform, we are helping to develop the next generation of environmentally friendly vessels, pushing the boundaries of maritime technology, and ensuring a cleaner, greener future for the industry. Together, we can accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and position Europe as a global leader in green maritime solutions.

The final piece of work in the context of the WATERBORNE TRANSPORT lasting INNOVATION! How does the next generation view the future of shipping, part 2. In the context of Posidonia Events 2024, students have been interviewed. This, as a starting point for further exchanges. Dimitris Smetis

Accelerated digital transformation of the waterborne sector is critical to ensure a resilient, competitive and prosperous future for European citizens WaterborneTP paves the way for a coordinated digital transformation of the European waterborne sector. On 13 and 14 November 2024, the members of the Waterborne Technology Platform met for the annual General Assembly in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over 100 representatives of the member organisations discussed the long-term mission and vision of the association’s different working groups, namely: ships & shipping, ports and logistics, and blue growth. During the meeting it was agreed that digitalization is the key enabler for human centric innovation and sustainable solutions, enhancing sovereignty, efficiency, security, safety and reliability. Eero Lehtovaara: The Board welcomes the mandate provided by the General Assembly to continue the work in the area of digitalisation, and the emphasis on the need for a coordinated approach. As with the development and demonstration of zero-emission technologies for the waterborne sector, a coordinated approach is a catalyst for activities and investments. Taking into account the challenges identified, digitalisation will be key to ensure the future operations of the European waterborne sector, being able to deal with increased labour shortages, geopolitical tensions and achieving the European policy objectives, including the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport and fully utilising the potential of the sector. During the Waterborne Days scheduled for 4 and 5 February 2025, digitalisation will be one of the key items to be discussed and reflected upon. Full press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/e7k6_iSD

We are happy to announce to the key note intervention of Filip Boelaert, Secretary-General Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken during the Waterborne Days 2025. More information about the WaterborneTP Days, and the link to register to participate to the event, are available here: https://lnkd.in/eEQpfxP4 #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

================== Final call ===================== The call for submissions for the Waterborne Awards 2025 closes on 22 November 2024!. As part of the Waterborne Days, taking place from 4-5 February 2025, the WaterborneTP jointly with the European Commission will be hosting an awards ceremony, celebrating the success of European projects, with a particular focus on innovation, sustainability, and market uptake or potential market uptake of a project. The Waterborne Days bring together key stakeholders, experts, and innovators from across the entire sector including European industry leaders as we aim to delve into the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of waterborne transport. An independent panel of judges from the European Institutions, academia and Industry will judge the nominations based on the defined evaluation criteria. A maximum of three projects per category will be nominated for the short list. Out of the projects nominated, four winners of the awards will be crowned during the event. The call for proposals, and the submission form, are available via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eFGw9Adr The call closes on 22 November 2024, close-of-business! #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

We are looking forward to the key note speech of Beatriz Yordi, Director Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility at DG CLIMA of the European Commission during the Waterborne Days 2025. More information about the WaterborneTP Days, and the link to register to participate to the event, are available here: https://lnkd.in/eEQpfxP4 #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

And we concluded day 3 of our meetings in Amsterdam, the second part of our General Assembly. A few key takeaways: ➡ We will continue our work on digitalization for the European Waterborne sector. More news to follow in the coming days ➡ The activities of the Delegates Group, the representatives of the WaterborneTP in the Board of the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport received broad support ➡ Cooperation and culture will be one of the main themes in 2025, next to our regular activities. Many thanks to Pieter Huyskens, Benoit Loicq, ELIAS YFANTIS, Hildegunn McLernon, Emmanuel Brochard and all our members of the Alignment Group, the Delegates Group and the Board for contributing to the success of this General Assembly and our Association.

And we concluded day 2 of our IRAG meetings and the first day of the General Assembly. The concept of breaking out in groups, although complicated with more then 90 persons present, worked. Welcome on board to our new members: DFDS Logistics A/S Centrale Nantes Novia University of Applied Sciences TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy GCE Blue Maritime Cluster Stillstrom