WaterborneTP

Following the summer holiday, we continue with Rhoé as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". At Rhoé, we are a passionate team of transportation innovators committed to reshaping the mobility landscape with cutting-edge solutions. Our mission is to build a sustainable, efficient, and inclusive future for transportation by collaborating with leading organizations across Europe to tackle the sector’s evolving challenges. Waterborne innovation is a core focus of our work. As a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we are dedicated to driving meaningful change in the waterborne sector, with an emphasis on practicality and feasibility. Yannis Kalenterides, our CFO and co-founder, highlights this commitment: "WaterborneTP provides a collaborative environment where professionals in the waterborne sector can come together to exchange ideas and address challenges. By connecting industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, we create a platform for meaningful discussions that lead to practical, sustainable solutions. This spirit of collaboration and shared purpose propels us as we strive to preserve the maritime industry for future generations and develop better responses to the challenges ahead." As active members of the Waterborne TP Alignment Group, we are excited to continue our journey toward a sustainable future. We remain committed to introducing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions that will help advance the waterborne sector and contribute to its long-term success."

Last highlights from the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024! The future of the WaterborneTP transport sector does not rely only on technical innovation, it also needs: ✅ Safer navigation ✅ Concrete partnerships with academia ✅ More gender balance ✅ Upskilling the workforce For more information on how the waterborne transport sector is transforming, check out waterborne.eu #EUPartnership #FutureofTransport #Upskilling WATERBORNE TRANSPORT lasting INNOVATION

How should we approach the transformation of the WaterborneTP transport sector? The Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024 was a great platform for industry insiders to discuss priorities. To name a few: 🟢 Scaling up is important but investments are crucial 🟢 Renewable fuels programmes are key to decarbonisation 🟢 Ports must be at the core of industry discussions Keep an eye out for more highlights! WATERBORNE TRANSPORT lasting INNOVATION #EUPartnership #FutureofTransport #Ports #RenewableFuels

We're revisiting the great exchanges we had @ Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024! After discussing the main challenges that the WaterborneTP transport sector currently faces, our interviewees shared their views on the evolution of the industry such as: ✔ Increased focus on digitalisation ✔ Shift towards sustainable competitiveness ✔ Need to move towards demonstration There's more to come so stay tuned for more! WATERBORNE TRANSPORT lasting INNOVATION #EUPartnership #WaterborneTransport #Resilience #Competitiveness

We continue with Aimen, as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". AIMEN Centro Tecnológico is a multi-sectorial Innovation and Technology Centre with more than 56 years of history developing R&D&I activities in collaboration with many different industries in the fields of materials, advanced manufacturing processes, digitization and sustainability. “WaterborneTP is the best place to be connected with the European waterborne sector to develop all together innovative solutions to improve the sustainability of the maritime transport system", Fernando Sánchez Troncoso, R&D Director, AIMEN Next post in this series will follow in the week of 19 August

Today, we introduce Damen, as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". Damen stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. As a family company, we are committed to securing tomorrow for the next generation, caring for our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Through our comprehensive portfolio of maritime services, we enable humanity to responsibly harness the opportunities our waters present. In the previous century, we introduced standardised shipbuilding in series. Facing the future, we aim to combine our heritage with innovation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder. Pieter Huyskens, Director RD&I at Damen Shipyards and co-chair of the ZEWT Partnership Board, “As a maritime sector, our aim and our obligation is to contribute to a sustainable future for our planet. Sector-wide European collaboration is therefore indispensable. That is exactly what WaterborneTP does. It connects the entire sector, allowing for the joint establishment of roadmaps that, in the collaboration with the European Commission, will make a genuine difference. We are proud to make a contribution here.”

And today, we would like to introduce RINA, as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". RINA is a multinational company with a global network of over 5,800 professionals in more than 200 offices and laboratories. RINA experience extends over a wide range of industries and market sectors, ensuring the highest levels of competence. Ship classification has been the cornerstone of business from its beginning, propelling RINA to become one of the world's leading marine classification societies. Over time, RINA progressively broadened and diversified its range of services on Marine, Certification, Energy, Transport & Infrastructure and Industry sectors, with special focus on manufacturing, materials, aerospace, defence and digital transformation. RINA has turned into a "business-to-society" company, supporting customers in keeping up with changes, growing sustainably, energy transition, ESG and digitalisation. In the Marine sector RINA - a founding member of IACS - operates on behalf of 122 flag authorities worldwide. providing classification and statutory certification, inspections and testing, delivering value added services to the shipping industry, with a strong commitment to energy saving and emissions reduction. RINA works with ship designers to deliver clear and innovative solutions to complex problems, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions and assessing regulatory compliance of novel concepts introducing alternative fuels. Alessandro Maccari, Marine Research and Development Director, is the key reference for RINA in the WaterborneTP: “In my role, I am deeply involved in shaping the use cases, specifications and requirements that guide the development of sustainable marine technologies. Collaborative R&D activities, enhancement of the regulatory framework and focus on applications are the drivers which RINA is pursuing in synergy with our stakeholders, to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of each. Our mission is to advance the maritime sector through cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. Central to our efforts are the dedicated individuals, who define and drive our projects forward with their expertise and vision”. “I see WATERBORNETP as a bridge connecting the interests of industrial, academic and scientific members with EU Government Initiatives and Regulations related to maritime sustainability. “Classification Societies are in a privileged position to promote R&D initiatives, while providing third-party verification through conformity assessments, testing and regulatory compliance, also on behalf of national flag Administrations, facilitating a smoother approval process of novel solutions”. “RINA will continue this voyage, sailing with all WATERBORNETP members, sharing the stories and the actions which drive positive change reshaping the seascape of tomorrow”.

Today, we would like to introduce the German Maritime Centre, as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". Founded in 2017, the Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum is an independent institution based in Hamburg that supports the maritime sector. It focuses on innovative strength and the topics of the future to ensure that the industry continues to occupy a leading position in international competition. Its members are the German federal government as the main funder, five German states and the major maritime associations. The areas of work cover entire value chains in the fields of shipbuilding and marine technology, shipping, and ports and maritime logistics. The German Maritime Centre draws on the maritime sector’s innovative capacity and on topics of the future such as fossil-free, emissions-free propulsion systems, autonomous shipping, and recruiting young talent, so that the maritime industry can continue to maintain a leading position internationally.   Helena Rapp, European Initiatives and Funding Programmes: “The German Maritime Centre is committed to strengthening the maritime sector in all its facets from a cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary perspective. We are convinced that the future of the maritime sector and the challenges it faces, such as technological change, sustainability, climate change, demographic change and attracting young talent, can only be solved through the joint commitment of stakeholders at European level. In WaterborneTP we have found the perfect organisation to turn these ideas into reality at European level. By contributing to the content of the working groups, providing strategic foresight on research and technology, co-designing European funding programmes and interacting with relevant stakeholders, WaterborneTP is creating the conditions and the forum for a resilient, competitive, innovative, sustainable and carbon neutral European maritime industry. It is an honour to be part of this organisation that brings together business, academia and the public sector for a future-oriented maritime sector.”

Part six! The WaterborneTP transport sector has many different ship types and services. In the context of the WATERBORNE TRANSPORT lasting INNOVATION project, the six ship types of the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport formed the basis for activities. What would be missing from European lives without these ship types. The sixth and final leaflet in this series concerns offshore vessels. #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

Today, we continue our social media campaign "Meet our members", with the American Bureau of Shipping in the spotlight. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction. Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets. Konstantinos Voutzoulidis: “We are excited to announce our participation in the WaterborneTP initiative, making a significant step forward in our engagement with EU maritime research. This involvement is a testament to our commitment to supporting the maritime industry, with a particular focus on European shipping, as we collectively strive toward a sustainable and digitalized future. Through the Waterborne TP initiative, we aim to contribute to and benefit from cutting-edge research and innovation, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of advancements in maritime sustainability and digitalization