Oldendorff Carriers has announced that it is setting up a research centre for sustainable shipping with the University of Strathclyde (UoS) at the university in the centre of Glasgow.
The collaboration between the two parties will include the design of highly efficient ships that incorporate innovative technologies, novel, smart, energy-efficient integrated operations and alternative energy sources.
Other areas of interest will include responsible AI-supported data intelligence, digitalisation, and decision support and bio-inspired innovative research for zero-emission ships and technologies.
The partnership will also focus on improving human performance at sea and advancing skill development, while strategies to meet the net-zero and interim targets agreed by the International Maritime Organisation will also be a key priority.
The memorandum of understanding has been signed by Professor Osman Turan, director maritime human factors centre department of naval architecture, ocean & marine engineering (UoS) and Dr.-Ing. Torsten Barenthin, director, research & development global engagement & sustainability at Oldendorff Carriers.
Oldendorff Carriers’ director of research & development Dr. Torsten Barenthin, said: “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in academic research with the aim of moving the dry bulk industry forward.
“We are pleased to be partnering with the UoS. Their reputation and high global rankings in the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering speak for itself.”
