Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN)

MARIN is a globally recognised top institute for hydrodynamic and nautical research. Our mission is 'Better Ships, Blue Oceans': we stand for clean, smart and safe shipping and sustainable use of the sea. We do this as an independent knowledge partner for the maritime sector, government and society. We offer integrated solutions, from concept development and design to operation, making optimal use of our test facilities, computer simulations, simulators and full-scale measurements. In developing, applying and sharing our knowledge, we stimulate innovation and global collaboration. The knowledge and involvement of our people are our strength.

ANEMOI

Anemoi Marine Technologies is a leading global supplier of Rotor Sail technology – a form of wind propulsion. Rotor Sails, also known as Flettner Rotors, are modern day mechanical sails, which can be installed on the deck of large cargo vessels to help reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions by 5-30%. This proven technology plays an important role as the shipping industry moves to decarbonise and can help shipowners meet regulatory emission targets.

Anemoi offers a range of Rotor Sail sizes to suit various vessel segments, in addition to optional deployment systems. These deployment systems allow the Rotor Sails to be moved, either on a rail system or by folding, to minimise impact to port operations, cargo handling and air draught.

FIMC

Flikkema Innovation Management & Consultancy B.V. (FIMC) is an SME company specialized in supporting innovations through their development phase from idea to market implementation. FIMC supports both technical and service innovations and provides support in planning of the development, collecting grants to finance the support, grant proposal writing, innovation process management, and project management and coordination. A major part of innovation management is the application for local, national, and European grants for the various development phases from basic research and personal grants to financing of first of a kind demonstrations. With our wide experience and high success rate for grant applications FIMC is a reliable partner to support building of consortia, proposal and project concept development and management of collaborative projects.

CORE Innovation Centre

CORE Innovation Centre is a non-profit RTO, subsidiary of CORE Innovation & Technology OE, aiming to provide individuals, industries and companies with opportunities to reach their true potential, to make industries smarter and greener, more sustainable and more socially inclusive. Industry 4.0 is where CORE IC chooses to focus its research and innovation efforts. Advances in a range of technologies i.e. IoT, big data, machine and deep learning, edge and cloud computing are deployed to maximise the potential of both people and entities in multiple sectors.

OceanWings

OceanWings is a French company that designs and manufactures the Oceanwings®: patented, automated and lowarable wind propulsion wings. This patented rigid wing technology solves the environmental and economic dilemma faced by maritime transportation actors: reduce the environmental footprint while being competitive. The Oceanwings® can save up to 45% of a ship's fuel consumption, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. After an industrial demonstrator on board the Energy Observer and three years of sailing, the first four Oceanwings® 363 are being manufactured and will be delivered on Canopée. Canopée is a 121-meter long ro-ro vessel that will transport Ariane 6 launcher components for ArianeGroup between Europe and French Guiana.

Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology. With an extensive portfolio of innovative and integrated products and solutions, Wärtsilä delivers efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and environmental sustainability to enhance the business of its customers. As our industry enters a new era of innovation and unprecedented efficiency, Wärtsilä is using high levels of connectivity and digitalisation to bring value and optimisation to all marine applications.

SSPA

SSPA is a Swedish research institute and model test laboratory. Since 1939, SSPA has supported the maritime industry with independent guidance and assessment. SSPA is at the forefront in developing new solutions for the transformation to a more sustainable maritime business. We hold expertise within shipping, renewable ocean energy and project management in maritime operations.

Activities within wind powered ships include aerodynamic modelling with CFD and other numerical tools, power predictions, manoeuvre simulation, logistic considerations, sea keeping tests and sea trials.

CDA

Set up by the Atlantic coast for 150 years, Chantiers de l’Atlantique is a shipbuilding company providing also services to fleets. Thanks to a leading industrial tool and a renowned expertise in the fields of design, integration, tests and trials and turnkey delivery of maritime equipment, the company is one of the global leaders in the highly complex ships and the offshore metallic structure market. There are 2.900 employee working for Chantiers de l’Atlantique, divided into three Business Units: Ship, Offshore and Service. It also relies on its subsidiary, Atlantique Engineering Solutions, which offers engineering services. This organization is completed by a network of sub-contractors and suppliers engaged in a partnership constituting the so-called « enlarged company ». Chantiers de l’Atlantique aims at maintaining a strong shipbuilding industry in Saint-Nazaire, strengthening its position as one of the leaders in the market of large complex ships, being one the major player of the European energetic transition and of the complex ship lifecycle.

UNIGE-University of Genoa

It is a comprehensive university established in the XV century. As part of its key areas of research, sea and coastal development have always been at the center of multiple teaching and research programs. Within the University two research centres (i.e. Center for the SEA and the Italian Center of Excellence on Logistics, Transport, and Infrastructure [CIELI]) are currently dedicated to the knowledge advancement in the disciplines related to the maritime industry.

Among these two centers, CIELI’s mission is applying scientific research and advanced training to the logistics and transport sector, integrating its different thematic areas (e.g. shipping, mobility, advanced logistics, land transport, air transport, supply chain). To respond to the different policy and industry challenges, CIELI enhances qualified skills in the field of logistics and transport of lecturers and researchers from Genoa University’s Social Sciences School and the Polytechnic School and organises them in the context of specific projects: interdisciplinarity is a value and a distinctive factor and strength of the Centre.

Euronav

Euronav is an independent tanker company engaged in the ocean transportation and storage of crude oil. The group has become the world’s largest, independent quoted crude tanker platform by continuously adapting its strategy to the rapidly changing nature of the shipping industry. The Company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices throughout Europe and Asia. Euronav is listed on Euronext Brussels and on the NYSE under the symbol EURN.

The Company owns, operates and commercially, operationally and technically manages ocean-going tankers dedicated to the safe, sustainable, and reliable transport of crude oil worldwide. Euronav's fleet is one of the youngest in the industry The combination of modern vessels and experienced staff has enabled the company to achieve outstanding growth and profitability in an extremely competitive industry whilst continuing to enjoy and to enhance good relationships with customers.