Saving several tonnes of fuel per day with sails
The chemical tanker Bow Olympus saves five tonnes of fuel per day through the use of sail technology and AI-enhanced weather routing.
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About SINTEF Ocean
SINTEF Ocean conducts research and innovation related to ocean space for national and international industries. Our ambition is to continue Norway's leading position in marine technology and biomarine research. Many of the challenges of modern society can be solved through sustainable use of the ocean. Transport, food and energy production represent the backbone of ocean-based industries, and are also core areas for SINTEF Ocean. In addition, we focus on environmental technology, with one of the world’s leading professional environments in marine environmental technology. Through cooperation in the SINTEF group, we are also able to integrate our own expertise with expert technological knowledge from other industry sectors.
Research News
Better fishing prospects with modern technology
A small, unmanned vessel operating ahead of a fishing trawler, scanning the upper water layers, can guide the vessel to areas with the highest concentrations of the tiny zooplankton species Calanus.
New emergency towing equipment allows rescue helicopters to fly farther and in worse weather
In the Lofoten archipelago off Norway’s northern west coast, a rescue helicopter circles over a cruise ship. Soon, two people and a large bag are lowered onto the deck. Then a line is launched over to the coast guard ship that is right next to it...
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Postal address
SINTEF Ocean
Postboks 4762 Torgard
N-7465 Trondheim
Norway
Visiting addresses
- Professor Mørchs hus, Professor J.H.L. Vogts veg 1A, 7052 Trondheim
- SINTEF Sealab, Brattørkaia 17 C, 7010 Trondheim
- Torgardsveien 12, 7093 Tiller
Invoice address
SINTEF Ocean AS
Postboks 274, Alnabru
0614 OSLO
E-mail: fakturamottak@sintef.no
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