The Periscope Network has undertaken a desktop-based benchmarking study which aims to provide a review of currently available literature in Additive Manufacturing (AM)

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

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

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

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

Acknowledging the challenging situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, activity in the cruise sector has increased significantly over the previous decades.

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

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

The Clean Maritime Plan is the climate roadmap for taking the maritime sector in the UK towards zero emissions.

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

Successful blue growth requires companies to innovate and invest.

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

Robotics and autonomous systems represent important opportunities to achieve greater productivity, learn additional skills, create better workplaces and improve the wo

Approximately 10% of a vessel’s energy costs and emissions are due to fouling on the hull.[1] In the U.S.

Sediment builds up in canals and ports, and so this underwater infrastructure needs to be continuously dredged to required depths.

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

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

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.

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

The electrification of the seas requires energy sources in remote places.

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

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

Offshore wind farms are playing an important role as Europe transitions to renewable energy.

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

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

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

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

Hyperloop proposes using magnetized tracks to move goods friction-free through a vacuum-sealed tunnel.

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 $

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

Communication from the depths of the seas currently requires a cable connection or acoustic transmission.

Ambitions for zero emission maritime operations by 2030 require new power sources.

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

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

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

A particular pain point in shipping is that vessels need specific documents delivered to ports before they arrive.

Fires and explosions are the third largest cause of vessel casualties and have resulted in 112 large vessel losses during the past decade.

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

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

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

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

Every year people die inspecting enclosed spaces. These spaces can contain depleted oxygen levels, toxic gases, and/or material otherwise unsafe for humans.

Subsea infrastructure and the demand for its maintenance is growing.

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

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

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.

The start-up UNDERSEE has developed a multi-sensor fusion system which allows users to monitor and predict water q

Alkit Communications AB is a Swedish R&D company focusing on the collection of realtime data streams, data analytics and presentation of

Norway is one of the leading ocean economies in the world today. The Norwegian Government regards the maritime industry as a priority sector.

The Offshore Robotics for the Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub is a research programme d

Machine Prognostics’ vision is to empower maintenance engineers all over the world by providing them with reliable actionable information about the

Robotica in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) carry out visual inspections of assets by drones, both internal and ex

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.

Sweden has one of the longest coastlines in Europe and a strong tradition of maritime activities.

The

FISCO develops, produces and distributes products made of composite material for t

This publication, Building Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy, l

The maritime economy makes a substantial contribution to the Scottish and UK economies.

Mocean Energy is a Scottish SME whose ambitio

The World Trade Organization has published an analysis of the potential impact of blockchain technology on international trade:

The potential for underwater inspection, surveillance and exploration is increasing with the advent of robotics.

While the ocean energy sector is still at an early stage of developmen

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!

Shipping as the lifeblood of the global economy transporting approximately 90% of global trade.

The Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) offers loans, guarantees and export financing for Dutch companies that want to expand their businesses internationally. DTIF

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

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.

This report, Foresight Future of the Sea, summarises evidence on social, technological, e

By 2040, the global demand for energy will increase by more than 50 percent compared to 2010, despite continuously increasing energy efficiency.

The starting point for the Blue Growth project is the grounded belief that seas, coa