Offshore salmon fish farming
The aquaculture company SalMar, based on the island of Frøya, has through its development company Ocean Farming, proposed a new design for an ocean salmon fish farm on exposed sites.
SINTEF Ocean projects
Energy-efficient Safe Ship Operation (SHOPERA)
A large European Union consortium consisting of classification societies, shipyards, designers, ship-owners and research institutes is investigating integrated ship design and operating environments to ensure that shipping is safe and "green".
Unmanned ships of the future
The European Union project MUNIN (Maritime Unmanned Navigation through intelligence in Networks) is studying the possibilities of realising a completely unmanned ship by looking at the need for new sensor systems, improved maintenance methods...
Free fall lifeboat simulations
In a strategic internal project SINTEF has extended and integrated existing software into a new efficient simulation tool capable of simulating all phases in the launch of a free fall lifeboat in wind and waves.
Validation of shiphandling simulation models (SimVal)
Important work on the validation of shiphandling manoeuvring models is being conducted in the R&D project SimVal (“Sea Trials and Model Tests for Validation of Shiphandling Simulation Models”, founded by the Research Council of Norway).
Cargo Ferry (GodsFergen) – a new sea transport concept
The Cargo Ferry research project is supported by MAROFF and aims to develop an integrated concept for goods transport along the Norwegian coast and between Norway and its nearest neighbouring country.
Satellite communication and broadband in the Arctic
A Norwegian satellite project could provide broadband coverage in the Arctic. Telenor Satellite Broadcasting AS and the Norwegian Space Centre have joined forces in a project that aims to identify future needs for data communication in the Arctic.
Norwegian Seaweed Technology Center
Norway has the opportunity to develop the macroalgae cultivation to a new, large industry. Industrial cultivation of macroalgae gives many opportunities within the production of bioenergy, food and health food, chemicals, and contributes to...
Safe and Cost Effective Operation of Flexible Pipes
In order to improve reliability related to operation of flexible risers there is need for cooperation, improvements and systematic work. The starting point should be an industry consensus of what is the current status and secondly promote and obtain...