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To achieve its objectives, TRANSEATION relies on the specialized work of the 16 partners that make up the consortium. Let's get to know them better! 😉 ➡ SAITEC offers a wide variety of engineering and project management services for both public and private entities in different areas. As a rapidly expanding industry, offshore wind energy demands large areas of marine spaces, and therefore, it affects these areas and the species that inhabit them. SAITEC has taken this as an opportunity and has developed an innovative solution based on integrating a NbS design (SRU) made from wind turbine blades sections that, not only acts as a protection element on the seabed, but also as a natural reserve and fishery, enhancing biodiversity and addressing the need for sustainable integration of ecological features into floating platforms. 🌊🌱 In TRANSEATION project, SAITEC develops a DemoSATH floating offshore wind platform as a demonstrator for installing and implementing NbS technologies, and for carrying out an environmental monitoring with the aim of applying the acquired knowledge in future pre-commercial parks. 🔎 Find out more about TRANSEATION in the project website! 🔗 bit.ly/3Ng4IaNc #MarineConservation #MarineEcosystems #NaturebasedSolutions #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #MarineSustainability #Innovation #TRANSEATIONproject Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar - CTN, AZTI, SPOTTERON, Ocean Ecostructures, CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici, GAIKER Technology Centre, Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde,  Itsaskorda S.L., EcoOcean, DTU Aqua, #SAITEC, University of Haifa, Green Living Projects, SINTEF Ocean, Seacure - Geocorail

Wind-assisted propulsion has a significant potential to reduce emissions from waterborne transport. Today, the Optiwise project is in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet the Projects". Horizon Europe and the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport are key funding tools to enhance Technology Leadership in the WaterborneTP sector. Optiwise EU will deliver three concept designs of vessels that are optimised for operating with wind assisted propulsion. As use cases a cruise vessel, tanker and bulk carrier are design with solid sails, Oceanwings, and Rotor sails respectively. Model tests, wind tunnel tests, and site tests, complemented with simulations have been done for these use cases to demonstrate the operational benefits. Additionally, bridge simulator tests will be done to collect feedback from experienced mariners on the operation of vessels with wind assisted propulsion. The consortium will publish the results of the design methods and approaches developed in the OPTIWISE project. More information on the Optiwise project is available here: https://lnkd.in/eJEmeCbk More information on the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport is available here: https://lnkd.in/e-_D7U8H MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), ANEMOI, FIMC, CORE Innovation Centre, OceanWings, Wärtsilä, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Università degli Studi di Genova, Euronav CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

Wind-assisted propulsion has a significant potential to reduce emissions from waterborne transport. Today, the Optiwise project is in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet the Projects". Horizon Europe and the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport are key funding tools to enhance Technology Leadership in the WaterborneTP sector. Optiwise EU will deliver three concept designs of vessels that are optimised for operating with wind assisted propulsion. As use cases a cruise vessel, tanker and bulk carrier are design with solid sails, Oceanwings, and Rotor sails respectively. Model tests, wind tunnel tests, and site tests, complemented with simulations have been done for these use cases to demonstrate the operational benefits. Additionally, bridge simulator tests will be done to collect feedback from experienced mariners on the operation of vessels with wind assisted propulsion. The consortium will publish the results of the design methods and approaches developed in the OPTIWISE project. More information on the Optiwise project is available here: https://lnkd.in/eJEmeCbk More information on the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport is available here: https://lnkd.in/e-_D7U8H MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), ANEMOI, FIMC, CORE Innovation Centre, OceanWings, Wärtsilä, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Università degli Studi di Genova, Euronav CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

🔑 Inspiring Keynote by Marko Pavlovic: The Future of Fatigue-Resistant Structures 🔑 Last week, we had the honor of hosting Marko Pavlovic, Associate Professor at Delft University of Technology, for an incredible keynote on fibre-polymer composites and their critical role in fatigue-resistant bridges and offshore renewable energy structures. 🌉⚡ Marko’s groundbreaking research at TU Delft focuses on #hybrid structures, combining FRP composites and steel, with cutting-edge advancements in bolted and bonded connections. His work is not only transforming how we build resilient infrastructure but also driving innovation toward renewable energy solutions. 🌍 This was truly an inspiring session, showing the relevance of composites in enhancing structural durability, along with the magnitude of research done in this field. 💡 🌟 Want to know more? Keep following us for future events, where we bring thought leaders from around the world to share their visionary work in composites. #EngineeringInnovation #FatigueResistance #RenewableEnergy #CompositeStructures #SustainableDesign #StructuralEngineering #FRPStructures #TUdelft #Bridges #OffshoreEnergy #ResearchAndDevelopment #erasmus #erasmusmundus #studyineurope #advancedmaster #scholarships #studyabroad #composites #compositematerials #construction #engineering #aerospace #aeronautics #automotive #windenergy #portugal #spain #italy #france

Does GLAZE Technologies have a place in the space community? Absolutely! Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in Industry Space Days (ISD) at #ESA’s headquarters in The Netherlands. 🌍 With over 2000 participants from across Europe, it was the perfect setting to explore new opportunities for our inspection solutions. Our mission? To see if our advanced inspection technology for glass fiber reinforced composites (GFRP)—which is use for wind blades—could find a place in the space sector, where high-reliability composite parts are essential. And our findings were crystal clear: yes, GLAZE has a role to play here—and perhaps an even bigger one with carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). 🚀 👉 Multiple companies are facing a common challenge: no reliable technique exists to detect delamination, voids, and defects in CFRP panels effectively. This issue limits the size and reliability of structures that can be cleared for launch. Our flagship solution, Carmen, looks like it could be the answer. We believe Carmen can bring the precision and reliability needed to solve these challenges for space-grade CFRP. As a result, we left ISD with bags full of promising leads, eager to collaborate and help us translate our wind sector expertise into space sector success. 🌌 Stay tuned—we’re just getting started on this exciting journey! 🚀 Oscar Garcia Garcia Simon Jappe Lange Bjørn Mølvig Mads Ehrhorn Thorsten Bæk #IndustrySpaceDays #ESA #SpaceTech #TerahertzTechnology #CompositeInspection #CFRP #Innovation #GLAZETechnologies #SpaceIndustry

Regenerative sailing, also referred to as regeneration or hydro generation, is an efficient method of converting wind energy into electricity during sailing. Many sailing yachts use similar technology to generate electricity during sailing, typically utilizing the main propulsion propeller, but this often increases drag, reducing speed and overall electrical output. MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), Dykstra Naval Architects and Rondal collaborated on a research where MARIN combined the results of Project Zero research with work that they did for RONDAL; developing a stand-alone, retractable hydro-generator. This resulted in a paper about propeller design, optimization software and efficiency which was presented at the HISWA symposium this week. Visit the website to read the full paper. #environment #zerocarbonyachting #alternativefuels #carbonemissions #innovation #future #technology #alternativeenergy #sustainability

The 35th PIANC Congress is just about complete. It has been great catching up with maritime contacts from all around the world, and the quality of presentations has once again been excellent. The standout sessions for me: - Waves & Tsunamis: Wim van der Molen provided an overview of the new guideline on criteria for acceptable movement of ships at berths (PIANC WG 212) - Asset Management (Monday): Ali Minhas spoke about the challenges faced in upgrading a shipyard in Singapore to accommodate large FPSOs. - Environment & Sustainability (Tuesday): Esteban Biondi spoke about best practice, and specifically around sustainability aspects, in marina planning. - Digital Engineering (Tuesday): James Melvill spoke about the importance of good data management and how 3D modelling in design is evolving. - Port Planning & Development (Tuesday): Valérie Vanlishout gave a great example of how large infrastructure projects can benefit from simple and pragmatic start-up stage. - Breakwaters (Wednesday): Ron Cox explained how the use of geopolymer concrete, which uses fly ash and slag in its production, results in heavier units and therefore the possibility to save on concrete volume. - Port Planning & Development (Wednesday): Filip Mortelmans spoke about the challenges faced as part of the container terminal deepening project at Port of Antwerp. - Climate Change (Wednesday): Jan Brooke spoke about a new PIANC publication due to be published later this year that explores the costs and consequences of climate change, and provides insight into how the benefits of strengthening resilience can be quantified. - Climate Change (Wednesday): Roy van Ballegooyen spoke about the work of a multi-disciplinary team to assess climate change risk and vulnerability across the South African ports. - Green Energy (Thursday): Gary Mocke spoke about the challenges in transitioning to green fuels, and on some of the initiatives being considered at South African ports. - Green Energy (Thursday): Mattias Sandell spoke about the carbon dioxide hub planned for the Port of Sverige. - Green Energy (Thursday): The DEME team presented on the world's first offshore energy island (Princess Elisabeth Island) - a project Royal HaskoningDHV is proud to be involved in. Finally, thanks to those that attended my talk. I hope you found it interesting. The slides are attached, and please do reach out if you would like a copy of the paper.

🚀 We're excited to announce the launch of the #EOLIAN website! 🎯 EOLIAN is an EU-funded project developing an innovative #smart, #sustainable #wind turbine #blade manufactured from repairable and recyclable composite materials, with an integrated structural health monitoring system that will enable fast detection of damage. ✅ EOLIAN blades will deliver a longer service life than current designs, be simpler to #repair, and easier to #repurpose and #recycle at the end of their use. Learn more on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD79gX55 Over the coming months we'll be sharing much more information about EOLIAN's objectives, our partners, and activities. ℹ The EOLIAN partners: Proplast (project coordinator) | AEP Polymers | Brunel Composites Centre (BCC) | Entelea | IRES | Norvento Enerxía | Politecnico di Milano | Tekniker | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | Zorlu Energy Group #windenergy #windturbineblades #windblades #advancedmaterials #composites #compositematerials #vitrimers #naturalfibres #basaltfibres #sustainability #circulareconomy #SHM #structuralhealthmonitoring #sensors CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation

📰 [#JUSTRELEASED] ✔ A new scientific paper has been released in Ocean Engineering journal! It describes a visco-elasto-plastic behaviour law for polyamide 6 on a representative scale for floating offshore wind turbines. 🌊 The first validation of the law with laboratory studies are presented in this paper. However, further work has been performed and the law was also validated in sea trials. It has been developed in the framework of #POLYAMOOR and #MONAMOOR research projects. This excellent collaboration with ENSTA Bretagne and Ifremer represents an important step towards innovative mooring solutions. The authors of this paper are Laure Civier, Yoan Chevillotte, Guilhem BLES, Guillaume Damblans, Frédéric Montel, Peter Davies and Yann MARCO. 👉 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/eidwsZau 💡 Know more about #MONAMOOR project: https://lnkd.in/eFdCYPS5 BEXCO nv-sa, Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore, #NCD, RWE, SOFRESID ENGINEERING, TotalEnergies, Université Gustave Eiffel, Nantes Université, WEAMEC, WEst Atlantic Marine Energy Community #FOWT #polyamide #moorings #rope #characterisation #modelling #law

We're thrilled to announce that the Sustainable Infrastructure and Geoengineering Lab (SIGLab) is now officially on LinkedIn! As a leading research laboratory, we're dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions and technologies that tackle the critical challenges of resilience and sustainability in civil and mining geo-infrastructure, especially in the face of climate change and geohazards as well as off-Earth construction and mining. Our approach is deeply interdisciplinary, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, and focused on making a tangible impact. Our research encompasses several areas including: 🎯 Advancements in digital twin platforms for climate resilience of civil and mining geo-infrastructure, especially northern infrastructure. 🎯 Innovations in smart mining technologies, soft sensors for critical minerals prospecting, and underground exploration. 🎯 Development of advanced materials and low-carbon processes for soil stabilization and carbon/methane/radon sequestration. 🎯 Automation and robotic tools for modernizing geotechnical, mining, and construction practices (Construction and mine 4.0). 🎯 Advanced non-destructive methods and tools for structural health monitoring and reuse of aging infrastructure. 🎯 Utilization of in-situ resources and mine/construction waste (circularity) for resilient modular construction on Earth and beyond. 🎯 Energy transition through the design, implementation, and operation of Small Modular Reactors, energy geostructures, and underground storage solutions for hydrogen and CO2. 🎯 Lunar/planetary geotechnics, Lunar infrastructure, and In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU). We're excited to use LinkedIn as a platform to share our research and development updates, highlight our lab members and alumni, showcase our industry partnerships, and spotlight the inventions and spinoff companies resulting from our innovative work. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our cutting-edge research, collaborations, and contributions to a more sustainable future! 🌱 #SIGLab #GeoEngineering #ClimateResilience #InnovationInInfrastructure #SmartMining #SustainableMaterials #Construction4dot0 #CircularEconomy #EnergyTransition #LunarGeotechnics #ISRU #ResearchImpact #Geohazards #StructuralHealthMonitoring #ModularConstruction #DigitalTwin #GeotechnicalEngineering #SustainableFuture #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Mentoring #EDI