- Oldendorff Carriers partners with the University of Strathclyde for sustainable shipping research.
- The focus is on decarbonising the shipping industry and enhancing operational safety.
- Research will include efficient ship designs, alternative energy, and AI-driven innovations.
Oldendorff Carriers and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) have formed a partnership to establish a research centre focused on sustainable shipping. This collaboration aims to decarbonise the shipping industry and enhance operational safety while promoting skill development and human performance at sea, reports Oldendorff.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Professor Osman Turan from UoS and Dr.-Ing. Torsten Barenthin from Oldendorff Carriers.
The partnership will work on various sustainable shipping issues to support international decarbonisation efforts and operational safety improvements.
Establishing the Oldendorff Research Centre
The new Oldendorff Research Centre for Sustainable Shipping will focus on innovative ship design, energy-efficient operations, and the use of alternative energy sources.
Research areas include AI-supported data intelligence, digitalisation, and bio-inspired zero-emission technologies.
Focus on Human Performance and Skill Development
The partnership will also address improving human performance at sea and developing skills in line with the industry’s transition to meet net-zero and interim targets set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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. Over the past months we have built solid relationships with faculty members, and academics, as well as having the opportunity to visit their impressive facilities in Glasgow.”
Professor Stephen McArthur of UoS said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Oldendorff Carriers as the combination of Strathclyde’s research excellence and Oldendorff’s practical experience will undoubtedly bring exciting opportunities for the decarbonisation of shipping.”
At the MoU signing ceremony, Oldendorff Carriers were presented with a traditional Scottish quaich, symbolizing the strong partnership between the two organizations.
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Source: Oldendorff
