Mare Forum | Athens, Greece

Our Sales Director, Maarten Sickler, was a panellist at the Mare Forum Greece. He discussed the energy transition in session 4: “Pioneering to infinity and beyond”. Mare Forum has a high-level audience of leading executives from the shipping industry who appreciate and make the most of the dynamic format and honest debate.

It was an exclusive annual shipping conference discussing, debating, and brainstorming about the future of shipping, trade, logistics, geopolitics, energy transition and security, decarbonisation, investments, ship finance, and the Human Factor imperatives.

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Maritime Innovation Platform | Dordrecht, The Netherlands

Jules Blokhuis from Conoship International, representing the Maritime Innovation Platform, delved into “How robots will help the Dutch shipbuilding industry to work together smarter” on April 4th.

Northern shipyards are collaborating on solutions for automating and robotizing shipbuilding processes, this collaboration is pivotal for the future of Dutch shipbuilding.

When: Thursday, April 4, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Where: Energiehuis (located on the edge of the centre of Dordrecht)
Noordendijk 148
3311 RR Dordrecht

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Mare Forum | Geneva, Switzerland

Our CEO, Geert Dokter, took the stage at Mare Forum Geneva 2024, where industry leaders grappled with the question: “Who is afraid of the future?”. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns, discussions revolved around the challenges and opportunities facing the shipping industry. From forecasts for coal, agri-commodities, and iron ore to the role of regulators in fostering sustainability, every aspect of maritime commerce was scrutinized. Decarbonisation emerged as a focal point, with incentives for early movers heralding a greener future. Despite the uncertainties, the forum echoed a sentiment of resilience and forward-thinking, affirming that while fear may be natural, courage and foresight pave the path ahead.

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Mare Forum | Singapore

Geert Dokter, CEO of Conoship International, was a panellist in MareForum. Our Sales Director, Maarten Sickler also attended the shipping conference hosting principals and high-level executives actively participating, discussing, debating, and brainstorming about the future of shipping, trade, geopolitics, energy transition and security, decarbonisation, investments, ship finance, and the Human Factor imperatives.

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Conoship International New Year’s Reception | Groningen, The Netherlands

This year’s gathering themed around “The Strategic Interests of the Dutch Maritime Manufacturing Industry”, provided a platform to delve into the pivotal aspects of our industry. The evening unfolded with a captivating presentation by Frank Bekkers, setting the stage for an insightful panel discussion. Attendees actively engaged in exploring the vast potential of the maritime sector, marking the event as an occasion for meaningful discourse.

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Antwerp XL 2023 | Antwerp, Belgium

Conoship International attended AntwerpXL, the award-winning breakbulk and heavy-lift event, on 28 – 30 November 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. We exhibited at the Collaboration Zone.

AntwerpXL provides all-year-round knowledge and resources, feeding into a platform for the industry to come together, network with people from across the industry and find the products and solutions needed for their businesses.

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Symposium Green Maritime Coalition | Groningen, The Netherlands

Conoship presented the first Symposium of the Green Maritime Coalition. During the Symposium, the Northern Netherlands maritime sector showcased promising results of the Green and Digital Maritime Innovation Ecosystem Northern Netherlands (GDMIEN-NL) project.

The innovative ecosystem is propelling the Northern Dutch maritime manufacturing industry to the forefront of sustainable seagoing vessel development, strengthening the international leading position of Northern shipyards, suppliers and technology developers.

The first Northern scale-ups and a joint venture being established were some outcomes shared with the guests. We’re charting a course toward a greener, more sustainable maritime future.

Dive into our after-movie video to catch a glimpse of the event.

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GreenShift Summit on Green Shipping | Copenhagen, Denmark

We participated in lively discussions on Green Shipping at the Norwegian Embassy in Copenhagen. Gunnar Malm Gamlem from SINTEF Ocean and the Norwegian ambassador Katja Nordgaard invited 20 speakers to talk in four sessions. Hosted in collaboration with the Mærsk McKinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping, this summit brought together key players in the maritime community to delve into the crucial topic of decarbonising shipping. Throughout the day, the conference featured engaging six-minute addresses and lively discussions involving the expert speakers and the audience.

The lineup included representatives from regulators, environmentalists, shipowners, charterers, designers, engine builders, ports, and the energy sector. Our Sales Director, Maarten Sickler, explained the concept of an adaptive engine room and discussed ideas and technologies that meet multiple criteria and impact ship designs.

Thanks for the invitation and the great discussions about the green future of the shipping industry!

Europort 2023 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Europort, organized in the world port city of Rotterdam, is the international maritime meeting place for innovative technology and complex shipbuilding. With an average of 25,000 professional visitors and 1,000 exhibiting companies Europort belongs to the world’s largest maritime meeting & knowledge sharing B2B platforms.

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Maritime Awards Gala | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

On Monday 6 November, we celebrated the Netherlands’ greatest maritime innovations at the Maritime Awards Gala 2023.

The maritime sector is strategically important to the Netherlands as a maritime trading nation. That is why this year’s event was even more on the full breadth of our incredible sector, from shipyards and manufacturing companies to shipowners, ports, and navy. Only together we can take on the challenges of the future and become and remain world leaders in the construction and use of technologically advanced ships in the niches in which we are strong.

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Maritime Talent Days | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences organised the Maritime Talent Days at Lloydstraat 300 in collaboration with the MBO Maritime & Technology College of the STC Group and the maritime business community.

During the event, prospective students came into contact with various maritime courses through demonstrations, workshops and other activities. Conoship had a booth there and was also responsible for a presentation for selected groups, during which we showcased our company.

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6^th Mare Forum | Mykonos, Greece

Geert Dokter, CEO and Maarten Sickler, Director of Sales of Conoship International, participated in the 6th MareForum at the picturesque island of Mykonos.

At the event, we joined top executives and shipowners from around the world to engage in lively discussions, share valuable insights and forge new connections in the ever-evolving maritime world.

“Opportunities ahead” was the central theme. Our Sales Director was one of the panelists in session 2: “Who is afraid of the future?” regarding the shipping markets, trade, regulations, and geopolitics.

In the 3rd session, “The Right Way Ahead to Decarbonisation – Lessons to be learned,” our CEO Geert was one of the panelists discussing “The Adapting the New Technologies – Who bears cost and risk?” and “Where to invest your money today?”.

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Designing the Future of Shipping – The Human Factor Imperatives by Mare Forum | Online

Geert Dokter, CEO of Conoship International, participated in the 8th online round table of the successful series “Designing the Future of Shipping” hosted by MARE FORUM and BUREAU VERITAS. The event happened on the 13th of July, 11:00 – 12:30 (CET).

The Human Factor Imperatives was the central theme, and it was discussed in a holistic approach in a roundtable consisting of leading experts of the maritime industry chair-holders. They exchanged their thoughts, ideas, and visions. Check out the agenda:

• Do we need new skills and expertise, plus more diversity in shipping?
• Do we need talented and charismatic people for the future of shipping?
• Where will they come from?
• What is the role of shipping education institutes in the era of sustainability?
• What are the trends in shipping management attracting characters and passionate personalities?
• What are the visions of the young generation?
• What are they looking for to enter a shipping carrier?
• How to attract young people to shipping?

It was inspiring!

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Sail Event: KNVTS | Groningen, The Netherlands

KNVTS organised an annual sailing competition on the 12th of July at the Rietschans, Meerweg 221 Haren, Groningen from 5 pm to 10 pm. There was several polyvalks ready to explore the Paterswoldsemeer and participate in a sailing competition from 6 pm. Conoship sponsored the event.

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Lecture: Developments in the Northern maritime innovative ecosystem | Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

KNVTS organised a lecture were Guus van der Bles (Director of Development of Conoship International) explained the project Green and Digital Maritime Innovation Ecosystem Northern Netherlands (GDMIEN-NL) and recent developments. In addition, Joan van den Akker (Naval Architect at Conoship International), Researcher & Specialist in the field of Ship Based Carbon Capture, explained the possibilities of capturing CO₂ on board ships. The event took place at NHL Stenden, Rengerslaan 8-10 Leeuwarden.

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Breakbulk Europe | Rotterdam, the Netherlands

From June 6^th to 8^th, we exhibited at Breakbulk Europe 2023. Breakbulk Europe is the world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. From the top industrial manufacturers, EPCs and project owners to all modes of transporters and related service providers.

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Maritime Business Market 2023 | Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

This business fair is organized annually by the study association ‘Navigo Ergo Sum’ to bring companies in the maritime sector into contact with students of the Maritime Technology course in Leeuwarden. Conoship had a stand there and was invited to offer a case study to students of the Maritime Technology program prior to the business market.

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7^th Mare Forum Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey

The conference was all about (green) shipping, energy transition, decarbonisation, financing, and investing models for today and the future. The Mare Forum Istanbul took place in an open, daring and stimulating environment combined with transparent discussions. Our CEO Geert Dokter attended the Session “The right way ahead to Decarbonisation – What are the key lessons to be learned?”.

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Maritime Match Day | Delft, the Netherlands

The Maritime Match Day is organised by the Student Association “S.G. William Froude” of the Marine Technology studies at the TU Delft. The Maritime Match Day aims to bring students closer to maritime companies from various sectors. Conoship was present on the exhibition floor and also gave a present about “The new standard for low-air draught sea-river coasters”.

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Lustrum Symposium 125 jaar KNVTS | Rotterdam, the Netherlands

The KNVTS celebrated 125 years and organised a symposium on May 11, 2023, for both members and non-members. The KNVTS polls were dedicated to innovations in two areas: Sustainability & Digitization. Our General Director Jan Jaap Nieuwenhuis attended as Chairman of the Sustainability panels.

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Maritime Awards Gala | Rotterdam

On Monday 7 November, we will celebrate the Netherlands’ greatest maritime innovations together at the Maritime Awards Gala 2022.

The maritime sector is of great strategic importance to the Netherlands as a maritime trading nation. That is why this year we will focus even more on the full breadth of our wonderful sector, from shipyards and manufacturing companies to shipowners, ports and navy. Because only together can we take on the challenges of the future and become and remain world leaders in the construction and use of technologically advanced ships in the niches in which we are strong.

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21st Mare Forum Ship Finance 2022

The 20 previous Mare Forum Ship Finance forums have been bristling with ideas and dynamic debate. A very high-level audience of leading executives from the shipping industry appreciates and makes the most of the dynamic format and honest debate.

Our Director of Project Development Maarten Sickler will be one of the panellists to cover topics such as challenges, opportunities and risks in today’s global trade, shipping, economy, and regulations during session two at 09:30.

Also, our Managing Director Jan Jaap Nieuwenhuis will be one of the panellists during session three at 11:30 to cover topics such as decarbonisation – where to invest your money today? Adapting the New Technologies – who bears cost and risk? Who is afraid of the future?

We are looking forward to meeting you there!

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Breakbulk Europe | Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Breakbulk Europe is the world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. From the top industrial manufacturers, EPCs and project owners to all modes of transporters and related service providers. For sure, Conoship International will exhibit next year at Breakbulk Europe again. So make sure to save the date 6-8 June 2023!

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Maritime Awards Gala | Rotterdam

On Monday, November 1, the Maritime Awards Gala takes place again. The evening on which we celebrate the greatest innovations of the maritime Netherlands. Because it is our innovative strength that gives the Netherlands not only a unique place in the maritime world, but has also helped us to weather heavy storms time and again.

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LNGgc 2021 | Hilton Tower Bridge, London

The only global LNG event in the UK: Network with the decision makers and dive into the granular details of trading, economics, infrastructure, emerging markets and the increasing impact of decarbonisation. Join in person or online.

We are joining the following sessions:

• Big Debate: Energy transition and LNG as a transition fuel to other alternative fuels

  Oct 12, 14:40

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• Deep dive: New developments and big advantages of capturing of CO2 on LNG-driven vessels – LNG-SBCC

  Oct 13, 17:25

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• PANEL: Changing hydrocarbon markets and LNG’s place in decarbonisation

  Oct 13, 17:35

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Maritime Air Pollution: Bore’s LNG-fuelled RoLo vessels | webinar

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LNG propulsion. Ice-strengthened design. Cargo flexibility.

Finnish Bore’s three 7,000 dwt RoLo ships have set new benchmarks in operation. The detailed specification incorporates ice class, LNG propulsion, high fuel-efficiency and strong structural reinforcements to manage heavy cargo transport. The RoLo vessels all will operate under long-term charter agreements in north-western European waters.

Joins us as we discuss:

• Optimisation of ship design and hull
• Advantages of hybrid RoLo design
• Cargo loading and handling systems
• Propulsion technology: DF engines, gearbox with PTO, CP propellers
• Environmental performance

Panellists include:

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WASP Project webinar

The webinar for those interested in the how, what and where, nuts and bolts issues of wind-assist installations!

The line-up for the panel included:

• Johan Boomsma, CEO of Boomsma Shipping (“the shipowner”)
• Frank Nieuwenhuis, CEO of eConowind (“the technology provider”) an
• Professor Joshua Lacey , KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology – Group T Leuven Campus, Department of Mechanical Engineering (“the third-party expert”)

The webinar is hosted by the WASP project lead, Netherlands Maritime Technology and moderated by Craig Eason, editor of Fathom World.

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About WASP

The WASP (Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion) project is funded by the Interreg North Sea Europe programme, part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to the tune of €5.4 million.

The project brings together universities and wind-assist technology providers with ship owners to research, trial and validate the operational performance of a selection of wind propulsion solutions on five vessels thus enabling wind propulsion technology market penetration and contributing to a greener North Sea transport system through harvesting the regions abundant wind potential.

How ship-based CCS supports the transition to future fuels

• Shipboard CO2 capture technologies
• CII and EEXI
• Design, technical and operational issues
• Economic considerations
• Retrofit options versus newbuild
• Where will we be in 2028?

Blueweek 2021 | Rotterdam & Digital

The Blue Forum promotes the smart and sustainable use of the environment in the maritime sector, from energy to transport. Their main objective is to bring together the actors that will enable an efficient implementation of the energy transition. The Forum meets annually during the BlueWeek. They offer this platform to share experience, inspire each other and create bridges between industry, research institutes and authorities.

Conoship International joined the Zero Emission Seminar on June 1st. 

Preliminary program

12:30 Welcome Day 2

• 23MW hydrogen PEM fuel cell powered Ferry, Mads Bentzen Billesø, DFDS
• Zero emission shipping: a smart combination of modular techniques, Guus van der Bles, Conoship
• Modular ship design: a ship owner perspective, Sam Gombra, Walter van Gruijthuijsen, ETA Shipping

• HyMethShip – from idea to technology demonstration , Nicole Wermuth, LEC
• Advancements in hydrogen fuel cells for shipping, Jogchum Bruinsma, Nedstack
• ZERO JIP update: designing the engine rooms of the future, Christian Veldhuis, MARIN

• Commercialising eMethanol for carbon neutral shipping, Claes Fredriksson, Liquid Wind
• Hydrogen fuel supply for shipping and automotive, Kees Turnhout, Port of Den Helder
• Alternative fuels in seaports, role of the port authority, Jan Egbertsen, Port of Amsterdam

• Benefits of ZES; impact for society, Kare Pres Kristensen, DTU
• Fuel infrastructure & future regulations, Jorrit Harmsen, TNO
• Our Zero Emission Future, Madadh Maclean, Zestas

17:30 Closing Day 2

Funding Short Sea Shipping | MARE Forum | Webinar

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ship.energy summit 2021

The decarbonisation of shipping is underway. With the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 targets firmly in sight and countries stepping up to put domestic clean energy transition strategies in place – many of which will impact on shipping – the momentum for maritime’s energy change is building. However, while the scale of the energy transition is beginning to be realised, how shipping and its related sectors can achieve this is still far from clear cut. While some ‘solutions’ may be ready for full commercialisation, others remain in relatively early-stage development or their viability is unproven.

What is clear, is that there are still many more questions than answers about getting to zero. In this, the first in ship.energy’s series of global summits in 2021, industry leaders, practitioners, analysts and commentators will define and debate the critical questions on shipping’s decarbonisation across two days of high level panel discussions.

Conoship International participated in the following panel discussion:

SESSION 4

Putting on the pressure – Second session: Supply chain stakeholders have their say on the energy transition

This session will continue the debate on the maritime supply chain and the energy transition. A new panel of experts drawn from different parts of the supply chain will offer their respective perspectives on shipping’s decarbonisation and will also pick up on some of the key issues raised in the first session.

Panel discussion:

Moderator:
Lesley Bankes-Hughes, Director of Publishing/ Executive Editor, Petrospot

Alexander Feindt, Global Business Development Manager, MAN Energy Solutions SE
Guus van der Bles, Director of Development, Conoship International
Albert Leyson, Global Marketing Manager, Drew Marine
Anita Gajadhar, Managing Director, Proman Shipping

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Funding Short Sea Shipping | MARE Forum | Webinar

MARE FORUM and NESEC* hosted the 3rd part of a series of digital Mare Forum round tables on “Funding Short Sea Ships today and zero-carbon ships of the future”.

The panel consisting of leading Capital Providers, Shipowners and Services Providers gave answers and visions about trends in funding Short Sea Ships today and in the future.

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Marine Fuels Webinar Week

In the week of March 8th, Riviera Events was holding a series of daily webinars, each meticulously researched and organised in response to the ever-growing need to find compliant, efficient and reliable propulsion solutions. We participated in the following session:

Converting vessels to run on LNG as a marine fuel
Date: Monday 8 March – Time: 09:00-09:45 GMT

LNG is widely seen as the most advanced of the future fuels – so much so that some countries are providing significant grants through to the end of this year to support equipping and converting vessels to run on LNG as a marine fuel. This webinar will take a case study approach to the technical and commercial feasibility of converting different vessel types to run on LNG.

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Toogdag voor de Wadden | Webinar (Dutch)

Tijdens de Toogdag hebben de ministers Cora van Nieuwenhuizen van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat en Carola Schouten van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit gesproken over de Agenda voor het Waddengebied 2050 en de dilemma’s die zich bij de uitvoering van deze agenda voordoen.

Het Programma Green Shipping Waddenzee waarin wij deelnemen is gepresenteerd en de video van Green Shipping gemaakt door het Waddenfonds is getoond.

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Hydrogen Cross Border Conference 2021 | Webinar

The Hydrogen Cross Border Conference was a free online conference on hydrogen activities on both sides of the Dutch-German border. The Hydrogen Cross Border Conference is offered in German and Dutch.

At the conference companies and projects from the border region were presented, such as Green Shipping Wadden Sea  in which we are participating.

Talks with political representatives of both countries on the most important challenges were held, comparable conditions and unexploited opportunities in cross-border cooperation discussed,
and synergies and common pathways discovered.

Designing the Ship of the Future | MARE FORUM

MARE FORUM’s goal is to bring together policy makers and chief executives of industry in a decisive dialogue and debate, where business strategy and policy-making for today and tomorrow’s issues can be realised with optimal results. The conferences are considered by many to be among the most global and influential forums for the maritime and shipping industry. Find out more on their website.

We participated in the MARE FORUM conference on Designing the Ship of the Future on November 26 2020.

Dutch Arctic Circle

Vrijdag 13 november vond de Dutch Arctic Circle (DAC) bijeenkomst ‘Koude kansen & maritieme ontwikkelingen in het Noordpoolgebied’ plaats als onderdeel van de Maritieme Week. Tijdens deze bijeenkomst stonden twee onderwerpen centraal:

1. De polaire ontwikkelingen en de rol van Nederland en de DAC daarin
2. Koude kansen voor het Nederlandse maritieme bedrijfsleven in het Noordpoolgebied

Wij hebben een presentatie gegeven over ons ontwerp voor een zeer compact Polair Research Vessel, het drijfijsvaartuig MARVEL voor de Ice Whale Foundation. En de bijdrage die dat kan hebben in het onderzoek naar een mogelijke relevante vergroting van de CO2-opname door de oceanen, met name in polaire wateren.

Meer over DAC en deze bijeenkomst kunt u vinden op hun website.

TKI event ‘Denk mee met het Masterplan Emissieloze Maritieme Sector’

The Dutch maritime sector wants to reduce harmful emissions from shipping. This has led to good initiatives and innovations, but more is needed, especially more speed. Through the efforts of companies, knowledge institutes and governments to combine sustainability, we can accelerate the transition to clean shipping.

That is why the Dutch maritime cluster, all maritime sectors and knowledge institutions, together with governments, are working on an ambitious transition plan. The Master Plan for an emission-free maritime sector. The aim is to have 30 emission-free ships for governmental and commercial purposes in service by 2030, as well as 5 retrofits. This should act as a catalyst for a much broader market introduction of sustainable technology in shipping. This plan has been discusses in this online innovation event of the TKI Maritime. The entire program can be found here.

In two breakout sessions current and planned initiatives to apply new technology were pitched. In the session on Zero Emissions, we pitched about Econowind and testing on Pelagia.

HIPER – High-Performance Marine Vehicles | Online

We, together with Econowind, presented on the topic of Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion enabling Zero Emission shipping.

Other topics: ultra-efficient ships / alternative fuels / 2030 target technologies / electric ships / renewables / advanced design & production technology / shipyard 4.0 / future materials / future use of oceans / blue economy / future shipping scenarios / intelligent & connected ships / unconventional designs & propulsion concepts / biomimetic marine technologies.

More information can be found on the website of the symposium.

LNG Shipping and Marine Fuel Summit | Online

Kick-off Dutch AI Coalition – project Port & Maritime | Webinar

PROJECT CARGO SUMMIT 2020 | Online

DNV GL MPV Forum

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Agenda session 2

Blue Week Zero Emission Seminar

During the Blue Week 2020 on the Future of Energy and Shipping we presented on the topic of Zero Emission shipping.  You can watch our presentation below.