SINTEF Ocean news

SINTEF and a range of European partners will contribute to a safer Europe through our underwater and maritime technologies.

A floating offshore power plant combining wave energy converters, a wind turbine and solar panels must withstand high waves and strong winds whilst generating electricity. This being tested at SINTEF.

New technology and automation have radically changed production practices. Workers now lift around 20 tonnes less fish – each day – than they used to.

Connecting ships to charging stations is a bit of a hassle when you are out at sea. But with a new magnetic charging plug for boats – it is about as easy as putting a cup in a cup holder.

Concrete has never had to meet such high standards. Deviations cannot exceed millimetre level. Even the curvature of the Earth must be taken into account in building the world’s most advanced laboratories.

Artificial intelligence is making it easier for researchers and industry to develop fast and accurate methods for calculating ship resistance.

The fishing and aquaculture industries are major consumers of plastic. Feed hoses, nets and ropes all contain plastic – and even washing fish farming nets can be a culprit. But research shows that simple methods can reduce emissions.

Each year, hundreds of rescue missions are conducted along the coasts of Norway and Denmark. Under challenging conditions, both volunteers and professional rescue crews work to save humans lives and equipment.

Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly. Hagbart Skage Alsos and his research colleagues at SINTEF are investigating how to build floating ports.