BALance Technology Consulting GmbH

Following the success of the international #MARISSA2024 Symposium in Bremerhaven, we are excited to continue our journey with the MARISSA-Days online sessions: Focusing on the crucial topic of "Maritime #EmergencyResponse Management", the next MARISSA Days online session will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 10:00h – 13:00h CEST.   In an era of increasing global competition and rising tensions, #maritimesecurity demands broader and more vigilant attention. We must be prepared for the unexpected, from deterring potential threats to executing decisive countermeasures. Achieving this requires seamless cooperation among all public and private stakeholders.   Since the #Nordstream incidents off the coast of the Danish Island of Bornholm highlighted that no maritime security measure, regardless of its strength, can prevent every possible incident. Therefore, maritime operations must go beyond merely addressing immediate threats; they must incorporate all available resources to ensure effective emergency response and disaster relief.   Our invited speakers will provide deep insights into current threats, the evolving landscape of #maritimesecurity, and the future needs of the industry. We’re honored to welcome Dr. Moritz Brake, Managing Director and Co-Founder of NEXMARIS, Michael Risley from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Randy Billard, President and CEO of Virtual Marine, and Roland Kaltefleiter from NetUSE AG.   Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and stay ahead in #maritimesafety and security. For registration and details, visit www.marissa-days.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our virtual MARISSA space!   The MARISSA Days events are supported by GMT - Gesellschaft für Maritime Technik e.V. and the Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation (Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports, and Transformation of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen). Organisation: Corina Pfaehler (BALance Technology Consulting GmbH), Joachim Brodda, Holger Klindt

Join us at #SMM2024! We are looking forward to present to you our latest projects and innovations and discuss emeging trends in the maritime industry. We welcome you in hall B7 at booth 130.

Join us at #SMM2024! We are looking forward to present to you our latest projects and innovations and discuss emeging trends in the maritime industry. We welcome you in hall B7 at booth 130.

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BALance Technology Consulting is pleased to announce its participation in #SMMhamburg 2024. The world's leading #maritime trade fair will take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, in Hamburg.   Visit us in HALL B7, STAND 130 : BALance will showcase its latest projects and #innovative solutions at the joint stand of the federal State of #Bremen. Our multidisciplinary team is ready to provide insights into our work and latest trends in the #maritimeindustry.   Our Focus Areas: #InnovationManagement: We help companies optimize their innovation processes and successfully implement new ideas. #Studies: Our in-depth market and technology analyses support strategic decisions and market developments. Software: We develop #customizedsoftware solutions for #sustainableproduct developing.   Meet Our Team Take the opportunity to speak with our experts Stephan Wurst, Christian Norden, Markus Lehne, and Corina Pfaehler in person and learn more about our services.   We look forward to welcoming you at the Bremen booth, kindly supported by BIS Bremerhavener Gesellschaft für Investitionsförderung und Stadtentwicklung mbH.

🎉 Last month we celebrated the launch of the Methatug and the FASTWATER Final conference at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges!🎊 A big thank you to everyone, who joined us. We are happy to share with you our aftermovie with impressions of the event and insightful statements of key stakeholders: Jacques Vandermeiren, Sebastian Verhelst, Anna Karamigkou PhD, Koen Christianen, Hubert Kienzler and Gregory Dolan. Enjoy! FASTWATER partners: Lund University, BALance Technology Consulting GmbH, Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG, Anglo Belgian Corporation, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Universiteit Gent, ScandiNAOS AB, MEYER WERFT GmbH & Co. KG, Lloyd's Register, National Technical University of Athens , Souper TOYS SKAFI EPE, Methanex Corporation, Sjöfartsverket

We are celebrating the launch of the Methatug: The world´s first tug running on Methanol! With this retrofit of an existing tug, the FASTWATER consortium achieved a remarkable milestone on the pathway to greening the current fleet and we are happy to part of the team.

With valuable insights into the work of our speaker, today #MARISSADays held its 13th online session. As the sustainable usage of the oceans and its protection is undoubtedly the precondition to safeguard our societies with the provision of food, energy and an irreplaceable infrastructure for our global supply chains. With over 100 participants from 24 countries Ezrah S. (Fugro and Sustainability Committee IMCA), Jason Meads (Blue Marine Foundation), Thomas Heege (EOMAP ), Katja Döhl (Deutor Cyber Security Solutions GmbH), Yi-Jie Yang (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., Maritime Safety and Security Lab Bremen), and Andreas Weigelt (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie) talked about the importance of the #marineecosystem of the #oceans and its competing usage for transport, fisheries, energy and mineral extraction and energy generation of the touching geopolitical, economic and environmental interests and the consequences these produce. Our invited speaker presented advanced #technicalsolutions for detecting, reducing and stop pollution of water, shipborne emissions, littering with plastics, oil spills or any illegal usage of national and international waters. The necessity and application of international regulatory framework to set the scene for the different applications and addressing safety and security aspects regarding environmental wellbeing and resilient supply chains. Stay tuned for next MARISSA Day on April 25, 2024 and MARISSA 2024, the international in-person symposium in Bremerhaven on June 4-5, 2024. Further information on www.marissa-days.org

New Year, New Project. We are looking forward to collaborate in #CirclesofLife to improve the environmental footprint of ship production. After a great Kick-off meeting this week, there is more to share soon.

Mercury engine converted to #methanol live on the test bench Alongside our General Assembly 8, FASTWATER project partners had the chance to visit the test bench of NTUA in Athens and see the Mercury engine converted to #methanol up and running. Therewith our 3rd engine conversion to #methanol is about to finalise thanks to a great job of our project partners National Technical University of Athens and Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG. After some additnal tests, the engine will be installed into our 3rd demonstrator soon. In addition, project partners discussed intermediate results and coordinate the next steps of the projects, including: - #Methatug is progressing and will launch soon - Pilot boat is still in its long test trials with very positive experience in day to day operation - River cruise ship conversion concept is - New papers on next generation of methanol engines are in the works - First results of the Life cycle Performance assessment for the demo-cases - Starting to plan our final conference Interested in our upconing lauch events and the final conference? Stay tuned. FASTWATER partners: Lund University, BALance Technology Consulting GmbH, Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG, Anglo Belgian Corporation, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Universiteit Gent, ScandiNAOS AB, MEYER WERFT GmbH & Co. KG, Lloyd's Register, National Technical University of Athens , Souper TOYS SKAFI EPE, Methanex Corporation, Sjöfartsverket