GCE Blue Maritime Cluster

We are proud of the maritime cluster’s achievements in 2024 – a year of strong growth, marked by new contracts, a solid order book, and a growing pipeline of exciting projects. ✨ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🌊 Offshore wind emerging as our fastest-growing segment, driving significant growth alongside the offshore energy sector 🛠️ Equipment suppliers showing exceptional performance ⚓ Strong newbuild orders ensuring high activity at our shipyards in the coming years 🌿 Advancing the green transition through our ZEWT partnership and New Blue Deal strategy 💡 Continuous focus on innovation and technology strengthening our competitive edge 🎓 Increased focus on attracting and developing talent Throughout 2024, GCE Blue Maritime Cluster has facilitated numerous collaborative initiatives, from our Maritime Cluster Conference and Ship Technology Days to specialized industry conferences, fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing across our maritime community. With high activity levels expected across our cluster in 2025, we look forward to continuing to support these efforts through exciting projects, collaborations, and activities that will further strengthen our maritime expertise and competitiveness. 💪 We would like to thank all our cluster members for their dedication and engagement throughout the year. We wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 #GCEBluemaritimecluster #maritimecluster #innovation #shipbuilding #collaboration

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 brings together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to discuss cutting-edge innovations and tackle the challenges needed to drive the industry forward. The conference is a collaboration between GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, Ulstein Business Forum , and the #MIDAS project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council and led by NTNU Faculty of Engineering. This year, we are excited to once again explore the forefront of maritime technology! Over two inspiring days, we will dive into the unique maritime cluster of Sunnmøre, while connecting with international experts leading advancements in maritime technology. 🚢💡

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 er en nøkkel til det grønne maritime skiftet. Vi inviterer til en spennende fagdag i Ålesund, hvor vi bygger videre på innsiktene fra vårt tidligere arrangement energieffektivisering.🌱⚡ Målet for dagen er å gi en oppdatering på det siste innen regelverks- og rapporteringsutvikling, samt løfte frem innovative løsninger fra maritime bedrifter som jobber med energieffektivitet – både digitalt og fysisk. 🗓️ 12. februar 2025 🕐 11.00-16.00 📍 NMK, Ålesund Mer info og påmelding 👇

🗓️ I samarbeid med Innovation Norway inviterer vi til "𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱" den 23. januar i Ålesund. Entry Program Offshore Wind er et initiativ rettet mot bedrifter som ønsker å etablere seg eller styrke sin posisjon i en raskt voksende sektor med store internasjonale muligheter. 🌍 Dette arrangementet er rettet mot deg som ønsker å etablere deg i offshore vind-industrien eller styrke din eksisterende posisjon. 🗓️ 23. januar 2025 🕘 09.00-15.00 📍 ÅKP Innovation Arena Arrangementet er gratis og åpent for alle som ønsker å delta.

🌊 Highlights from the Fisheries Conference 2024 🌊 On December 10, members of both the GCE Blue Maritime Cluster and NCE Blue Legasea gathered at the stunning Horisont Fosnavåg for the Fisheries Conference 2024. 🐟 From market trends and financing strategies to innovative solutions and technologies like AI, impactful storytelling, and collaborative projects, the conference showcased the best that the industry has to offer. 💡 Key Highlights: ✅ Market insights from Erwin Jager, MIL Shipping ✅ Financing strategies for the fleet by Marion Toft Remøy, Sparebanken Vest ✅ Vision Zero safety goals with Anders Amundstad-Balle, Norwegian Maritime Authority ✅ AI-powered efficiency with Tomas Roaldsnes, Catchwise ✅ Inspiring innovations by Rita Sævik, Ervik & Sævik, Lisa Leinebø Pinheiro & Daniel Harbo Pinheiro, leinebris as and Nils Ove Giskegjerde, ramoen ✅ The power of storytelling with Anders Bjørnerem, Nordic wildfish AS, and Josefine Spiro, JoDa Media AS ✅ Research & collaboration insights from the FISK 4.0 panel led by Arthur Almestad from The Research Council of Norway with panelists: Petter Kåre Grytten (Teknotherm) Vegard Nesset Hjelvik (Skipsteknisk) Linn Kristin Akslen-Hoel (Møreforsking) Knut Tore Aurdal (GCE Blue Maritime Cluster) And presentation by Marcus Hoff Hansen, (Møreforsking) Participants also enjoyed a tour of “Slippen,” gaining unique insights into Herøy’s rich fishing history, guided by Robert A. Voldnes. A big thank you to all participants, speakers, collaborators, and supporters for making Fisheries Conference 2024 a great success! 👏 MAFOSS | Næringsforeningen - Ålesundsregionen / Aalesund Chamber of Commerce | Sparebanken Vest

I morgen er vi klare for årets Fagdag Fiskeri 🐟 Vi ser frem til en dag fylt med innsiktsfulle innlegg og gode diskusjoner om viktige temaer innen fiskerinæringen. 📋 Det er fortsatt noen ledige plasser, så meld deg på i dag hvis du ønsker å delta! Program og påmelding finner du her: https://lnkd.in/diKGGMwp En stor takk til vår støttespiller Sparebanken Vest for å bidra til gjennomføringen av arrangementet.

On December 4, we hosted an inspiring seminar at NMK in Ålesund, focusing on Digital ID—a foundational building block for any digital transformation. The event highlighted how standardized digital identification can unlock new business opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance competitiveness within the maritime value chain chains. Leading experts in digital identification, standardization, and practical implementation shared their insights, including Stefan Genser (Identiv), Espen Braathe (GS1 Norway), Bjørn Ravnestad (Sykehuspartner HF & Helse Sør-Øst RHF), and Trond Henriksen (Atea Norge AS). Participants, both on-site at ÅKP’s Blue Innovation Arena and online, explored how this technology is already driving value across sectors—from healthcare to maritime industries. The seminar was organized by GCE Blue Maritime Cluster together with NCE Blue Legasea, Digicat Norsk Katapultsenter, Invig AS, and Gagn AS. We hope participants gained valuable knowledge on implementing Digital ID in their organizations and leveraging its potential for growth and innovation. (Photo: Gagn and GCE Blue Maritime) #DigitalID #IIOT #Innovation #MaritimeValueChains #Networking

We continue to build knowledge in the field of Maritime Nuclear Propulsion. Once again, we invite you to a day where we bring together experts from the maritime nuclear value chain – for the fourth consecutive year. 📍 Location: 7th floor, NMK, Ålesund 📅 Date: 28.01.2025 Speakers include: 🔹 Eirik Ovrum, DNV – The Regulatory Landscape 🔹 Jan Emblemsvåg, NTNU i Ålesund – NUPROSHIP 2 🔹 Robert McDonald, Institute for Energy Technology 🔹 Wesley Deason, Ultra Safe Nuclear (Digital) 🔹 Siemens Energy – Steam Turbines …and more to come! If you want to hear the latest updates, meet suppliers, and explore opportunities in maritime nuclear propulsion, save the date and sign up now.

GCE Blue Maritime Cluster og NCE Blue Legasea inviterer klyngemedlemmer og andre interessenter til en fagdag med fokus på marked, teknologi og lønnsomhet innen fiskerinæringen. 🐟 📍 Sted: Horisont, Mjølstadneset 🗓️ Dato: 10. desember Hva kan du forvente? 👉 Engasjerende fagprogram – utforsk aktuelle temaer, trender og muligheter i bransjen. 👉 Nettverksbygging – møt andre aktører fra fiskeri- og maritim næring. 👉 Uformell middag – avslutt dagen med god mat og hyggelig samvær. Fosnavåg, med sin dype forankring i maritim kultur, setter rammen for en unik møteplass for faglig påfyll og verdifulle samtaler. Sikre din plass i dag – vi gleder oss til å se deg der! Vi ønsker også å takke vår støttespiller Sparebanken Vest 👏

GCE Blue Maritime Cluster has joined the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) initiative. 🌊 WaterborneTP has been set up as an industry-oriented Technology Platform to establish a continuous dialogue between all waterborne stakeholders, such as classification societies, shipbuilders, shipowners, maritime equipment manufacturers, infrastructure and service providers, universities or research institutes, and with the EU Institutions, including Member States. This membership opens opportunities to influence the maritime industry's future in Europe actively. The first step in this direction was working towards securing the role of "Pillar Leader Digital Green." With the approval of GCE Blue Maritime Cluster as a partner at the partnership meeting on November 13, it is also official that our EU Advisor, Jan Børre Rydningen, will assume this role. "In this role, I will, of course, have a European perspective, but there is no doubt that Norway is far ahead in digital innovation. At the same time, it’s clear that Norwegian players have much to learn from other European actors, and together, we can build a competitive and sustainable maritime industry in Europe."