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Exciting News Alert! ⚓ We're thrilled to announce a great next step in our journey towards sustainable shipping! Academic research, education, and innovation are the cornerstones of our vision for a zero carbon future, and today, we're taking a significant step forward. Introducing our newest partners: University of Michigan, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), World Maritime University, and Maritime Research Alliance With the introduction of our Academic Partners, we're not just expanding our partnership platform – we're forging stronger connections between our expertise and the brilliant minds in leading academic institutions within the maritime realm. Together, we'll embark on interdisciplinary projects, bridge knowledge gaps, fuel innovation, and nurture competencies crucial for shipping's green evolution. These partnerships are more than just collaborations; they're a testament to our commitment to being an independent organisation of knowledge in the maritime sector. Together, we'll sail towards a cleaner, greener future for shipping and our planet. #SustainableShipping #AcademicPartnership #GreenTransition #NetZero Kiki Larsen, Sara Nandin de Carvalho, Asgeir J. Sørensen, Didde Welin Pilgaard, Charlotte McGuire, Thomas McKenney, Max Mejia, Thomas Roslyng Olesen, Risiana Levie, Elizabeth Petit Gonzalez

❄️🌊Scotland in the Arctic: an introduction to ScAN’s research at MASTS Annual Conference 2024❄️🌊 Earlier this month, Dr Lauren McWhinnie and Dr Kate Gormley hosted a special science session at the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology Scotland (MASTS Scotland) Annual Science meeting, at the Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. 🚢🦞❄️🏔️🐻❄️ “It’s been fantastic to see the interest in Arctic research this year at the MASTS ASM", Dr McWhinnie explained, "the session was the first time ScAN has been present at the MASTS ASM, and it was an opportunity to showcase some of the marine related Arctic research that is currently underway at Scottish institutions." 🚢🦞❄️🏔️🐻❄️ "ScAN is similar to MASTS in that the network aims to bring together a diverse group of researchers, practitioners and policy makers. Events like this are a great opportunity for academics like myself and Kate to showcase our own research considering the impacts of Arctic vessel traffic, but also to learn about the work of others from other disciplines and identify opportunities for collaboration.” Read more about the or projects involved in the showcase on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gJTCp5xZ

As professor at Department of Marine Technology (IMT) - NTNU I am proud that NTNU is taking part in this tremendous important mission of decarbonizating shipping. This is one of the most transformative shifts in transportation since we did go from sailing to steam and then oil fuels. There is no silver bullet in terms of fuel types and energy sources. We are in hurry to take action meeting emissions goals of greenhouse gases. There will be hybrid solutions including batteries, green and blue fuels, wind assisted propulsion using sails, nuclear… New supply chains of fueling must be developed. Norway can play an important role in the transition by producing blue fuels from natural gas with CCS. The cost of energy will increase leading to exciting times for the field of marine technology. Everything is in play again optimizing designs and solutions. This is also the time where new business positions will be taken.

Today's the day! The Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) research cruise sets sail on a 5-week voyage from Southampton to Argentina, taking an abundance of marine measurements along the way: Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8Kn2-qZ Scientists onboard, including PML's Dr Gavin Tilstone will be sharing updates from the ship on the new AMT LinkedIn page here: Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) The UN Ocean Decade-endorsed Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) is a research programme that samples the open ocean between the UK and the South Atlantic. This research cruise, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and funded by NERC: Natural Environment Research Council’s National Capability, is a highly important expedition for the marine science community as it collects samples along the length of the Atlantic, producing a unique dataset and the opportunity to monitor changes in this expansive ocean.

A landmark workshop, “Advancing Caribbean blue economy through deep-sea research,” concluded in Antigua and Barbuda showcasing ISA´s commitment to strengthening Caribbean Member States’ capacities in the field of deep-sea exploration and marine scientific research in the Area. The three-day workshop provided the opportunity for participants to discuss and assess national and regional capacity gaps and discuss technological and policy developments that would facilitate the engagement of CARICOM countries in marine scientific research in the Area. Read more: https://bit.ly/49fknBp #ISA #CARICOM #Caribeean #BlueEconomy #DeepSeaResearch

Interesting discussions with graduate students drawn from the WIO region on the application of Earth Observation in coastal regions courtesy of Africa Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

🔍 Glacier Lakes Under Watch: Central Asia's Proactive Measures - Explore the scientific advances and planning unveiled at the GLOFCA Third Regional Workshop. Read: https://lnkd.in/eMaREhfz #ScienceForSafety

In the latest edition of the WIOMSA - Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association News Brief, CORDIO's Mishal Gudka shared more insights (#25-#26) from his study on how to strengthen #coralreef resilience potential assessments. 🪸🪸🪸 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqxC-q77

We had the second meeting with our Floating Future Project Advisory Committee today. There were very interesting discussions about how to connect science and citizens, science and business, and science and policy makers. What are the obstacles and challenges regarding upscaling of floating structures to contribute to the long term liveability in the Netherlands? And how can we address them in our research project and case studies.