Blue technologies
Additive manufacturing and opportunities in the offshore energy sector
The Periscope Network has undertaken a desktop-based benchmarking study which aims to provide a review of currently available literature in Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Read MorePeriscope Network O&M Case Study Report
The Periscope Network conducted market analysis in order to identify clear business and carbon-reduction business cases to support robotics and autonomy over the exist
Read MoreDrone station at offshore platforms
As offshore oil and gas platforms age, they require increased oversight.[1] Inspections of the platforms by drones have demonstrated to be cheaper and more efficient t
Read MoreWelding Inspection Drones
Welding is a critical hot-work process in shipbuilding.[1] Large ocean going vessels can contain hundreds of kilometers of weld lines, many in hard-to-reach interior a
Read MoreCruise ship inspection swarms
Vessel inspections are a regular part of a ship’s operation, undertaken as frequently as every six months.[1] Inspections cover the entire ship, from the bridge to the
Read MoreSmart cabins on cruise ships
Acknowledging the challenging situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, activity in the cruise sector has increased significantly over the previous decades.
Read MoreContainer stacking drones
Due to the imbalances in trade flows, 24% of shipping containers - amounting to 200 million of them - are empty.[1,2,3] Yet they still need to be moved around, and thi
Read MoreDrone stations at wind farms
The operation and maintenance of wind turbines amounts to approximately 25-30% of its total lifecycle costs and is expected to increase as wind farms move further away
Read MoreUK Clean Maritime Plan
The Clean Maritime Plan is the climate roadmap for taking the maritime sector in the UK towards zero emissions.
Read MoreSubsea drone charging platform
The lifetime operation and maintenance of wind farms amounts to approximately 25-30% of its total costs and is expected to increase as wind farms move further offshore
Read MorePeriscope Blue Growth Innovation Survey results
Successful blue growth requires companies to innovate and invest.
Read MoreMultipurpose drones on ships
Fifty-four percent of all ship accidents in 2018 were due to navigational issues such as collisions with other ships, icebergs, infrastructure, or grounding on the sea
Read MoreRobotics and Autonomous Systems: Shaping the Future of Scotland
Robotics and autonomous systems represent important opportunities to achieve greater productivity, learn additional skills, create better workplaces and improve the wo
Read MoreSubsurface coating reapplication
Approximately 10% of a vessel’s energy costs and emissions are due to fouling on the hull.[1] In the U.S.
Read MoreAutonomous underwater dredger
Sediment builds up in canals and ports, and so this underwater infrastructure needs to be continuously dredged to required depths.
Read MoreHeating coils on wind blades
Ice accumulation on offshore wind turbine blades can result in a loss of up to 50% of annual energy production.[1] Ice build up compromises blade aerodynamics and lead
Read MoreMan overboard rescue drones
Between 2011 and 2018, 92 out of 298 people who fell overboard in EU waters died.[1] Survival chances depend on detection, response method, water temperature, and luck
Read MoreAntifouling foil
The unwanted accumulation of biological material on ship hulls, known as fouling, can cause an increase in fuel consumption by up to 40%.[1] In the U.S.
Read MoreFlying ships
Contemporary vessels are regarded as floating power plants because of the propulsion needed to overcome the friction and drag between the hull and seawater.[1] Forcing
Read MoreSolar-powered charging vessel
The electrification of the seas requires energy sources in remote places.
Read MoreTide-powered hydrogen vessels
With approximately 3000 ships sailing at any one time, the North Sea is one of the busiest shipping areas in the world.[1] Many of the medium-sized vessels require app
Read MoreOffshore logistics hub
The maritime shipping industry currently transports 90% of the goods traded around the world.[1] The industry is responsible for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions
Read MoreRecharging at wind farms
Offshore wind farms are playing an important role as Europe transitions to renewable energy.
Read MoreThermal vent smoke-filtering
Deep sea mining is expected to grow 37% annually, from $650mn in 2020 to $15.3bn by 2030.[1] Hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor are chimney-like structures where un
Read More3D printing of turbine blades
Between 2020 and 2030, it has been forecasted that approximately 4,091 offshore turbines will be installed throughout all of Europe.[1] Counting the modern standard de
Read MoreWave-powered tsunami warning
60,000 people and $4bn in assets are exposed to the global tsunami hazard.[1,2] These numbers are expected to increase due to population growth, migrat
Read MoreTurbine blade cleaning drones
Owners and operators of wind parks are challenged with keeping turbine blades in optimum condition.[1] A combination of accumulated debris, dust deposits, and blade ro
Read MoreUnderwater cargo hyperloop
Hyperloop proposes using magnetized tracks to move goods friction-free through a vacuum-sealed tunnel.
Read MoreLaser-based navigation
Contact and collision related casualties account for 40% of yearly insurance claims in the maritime industry.[1] 75% of these are caused by human error, amounting to $
Read MoreComposite for ship repairs
Ruptures, tears, cracks, holes, gashes, scrapes, and dents cause serious damage to hulls resulting in approximately $12bn worth of damage globally.[1] Due to their ver
Read MoreUnderwater data lasers
Communication from the depths of the seas currently requires a cable connection or acoustic transmission.
Read MoreRenewable methanol vessels
Ambitions for zero emission maritime operations by 2030 require new power sources.
Read MoreUnderwater laser pipe cutters
Europe is currently the largest market for offshore decommissioning with the majority of this activity taking place in the North Sea.[1] In the North Sea approximately
Read MoreAutonomous service vessels
Day rates for the smallest and largest service vessels range from $8k-26k.[1] While autonomous vessels are estimated to reduce fuel consumption by 6%, an autonomous-u
Read MoreAutonomous containers
In 2019, the containerized shipping industry will have transported over 800 million TEU, generating earnings in excess of $25bn.[1] These containers arrive in ports on
Read MoreDocument delivery drones
A particular pain point in shipping is that vessels need specific documents delivered to ports before they arrive.
Read MoreComposite bulk carrier hull
Fires and explosions are the third largest cause of vessel casualties and have resulted in 112 large vessel losses during the past decade.
Read MoreRoaming autonomous wind farms
80% of the global wind resources are located offshore in deep waters (60+ meters) where traditional seabed-fixed installations are not suitable.[1] These areas will be
Read MoreSeafloor screw piles
The total capacity of the offshore wind sector in Europe grew by 18% in 2018 alone.[1] The prospect of larger turbines and deeper waters present a challenge to the cur
Read MoreOil platform decommissioning
In the next 7 years, 150 oil and gas platforms are expected to be decommissioned in the North Sea.[1,2] Annual global spending on decommissioning is set to increase fr
Read MoreLashing robots
Each year, around 1,390 containers are lost at sea due to poor lashing and rough weather conditions.[1] When failure occurs, containers fall into the sea and can cause
Read MoreDrones for enclosed spaces
Every year people die inspecting enclosed spaces. These spaces can contain depleted oxygen levels, toxic gases, and/or material otherwise unsafe for humans.
Read MoreSubsea robotic maintenance
Subsea infrastructure and the demand for its maintenance is growing.
Read MoreOffshore maintenance drones
Aerial drones are increasing in applicability, and are already used for structural inspections of offshore platforms and wind farms.[1,2,3] Their integration and modul
Read MoreSubsurface hull laser scanner
Large ships are inspected and cleaned every 4-5 years and painted every 8-10 years, in order to improve vessel performance and to demonstrate owners' commitment to saf
Read MoreOffshore wind kite farm
At higher altitudes, the wind blows stronger and more consistently. Whereas windmills have yet to exceed 200m in height, wind kites are reaching 800m in the air.
Read MoreUNDERSEE – Multi-sensor fusion system for water quality monitoring
The start-up UNDERSEE has developed a multi-sensor fusion system which allows users to monitor and predict water q
Read MoreAlkit Communications - wireless realtime big data analytics framework
Alkit Communications AB is a Swedish R&D company focusing on the collection of realtime data streams, data analytics and presentation of
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Norway
Norway is one of the leading ocean economies in the world today. The Norwegian Government regards the maritime industry as a priority sector.
Read MoreThe ORCA Hub – Leading the way in offshore robotics
The Offshore Robotics for the Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub is a research programme d
Read MoreMachine Prognostics - Monitoring machine health without humans in the loop
Machine Prognostics’ vision is to empower maintenance engineers all over the world by providing them with reliable actionable information about the
Read MoreRIMS automates maintenance operations to make them safer and more cost-efficient
Robotica in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) carry out visual inspections of assets by drones, both internal and ex
Read MoreBlue Growth Support The Netherlands
The Netherlands has been able to build a strong maritime position in the world, thanks in part to its strategic location at the mouth of the Meuse, Rhine and Scheldt.
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Sweden
Sweden has one of the longest coastlines in Europe and a strong tradition of maritime activities.
Read MoreMaterial technology ready to revolutionise the shipping industry
FISCO develops, produces and distributes products made of composite material for t
Read MoreBuilding Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy
This publication, Building Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy, l
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Scotland
The maritime economy makes a substantial contribution to the Scottish and UK economies.
Read MoreDeveloping new mOCEAN technology
Mocean Energy is a Scottish SME whose ambitio
Read MoreCan Blockchain revolutionize international trade?
The World Trade Organization has published an analysis of the potential impact of blockchain technology on international trade:
Read MoreNew generation underwater robotics with huge potential
The potential for underwater inspection, surveillance and exploration is increasing with the advent of robotics.
Read MoreFuture emerging technologies for the ocean energy sector: innovation and game-changers
While the ocean energy sector is still at an early stage of developmen
Read MoreWish to be in the Spotlight?
If you have an innovative business idea, an interesting company with a lot of potential, or a great project within the field of Blue Growth, let us know!
Read MoreAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) Safety and Shipping Review 2018
Shipping as the lifeblood of the global economy transporting approximately 90% of global trade.
Read MoreDutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF)
The Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) offers loans, guarantees and export financing for Dutch companies that want to expand their businesses internationally. DTIF
Read MoreWBSO (R&D tax credit)
With the WBSO, companies can lower the wage costs for research and development (R&D) and other R&D costs and expenditures, such as prototypes or research equip
Read MoreWorld Energy Issues Monitor 2018 - Perspectives on the Grand Energy Transition
This report covers the World Energy Council’s ninth annual survey of key challenges and opportunities faced by energy leaders in managing a robust energy transition.
Read MoreForesight - Future of the Sea
This report, Foresight Future of the Sea, summarises evidence on social, technological, e
Read MoreThe Future is Blue Future - Markets in Marine Economy
By 2040, the global demand for energy will increase by more than 50 percent compared to 2010, despite continuously increasing energy efficiency.
Read MoreBlue Growth Study - Scenarios and drivers for Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts
The starting point for the Blue Growth project is the grounded belief that seas, coa
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