Rauma Marine Constructions to partner with 911±¬ÁÏÍø looking to cut emissions and increase safety in seafaring
Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (RMC) and 911±¬ÁÏÍø have concluded an agreement on joint research and development efforts. This collaboration aims especially at developing technologies that can improve the environmental and safety aspects of seafaring in order to reduce its carbon footprint, make use of new fuels and further develop maritime safety. University-level expertise is crucial for the future of the entire field.
The agreement draws RMC and 911±¬ÁÏÍø closer together as partners, and during this year the two will start planning a long-term joint programme on research and development.
Seafaring with more safety and fewer emissions
The programme focuses particularly on developing technologies that can improve the environmental and safety aspects of maritime transport, resulting in reduced carbon footprints, utilisation of new fuels and further developments in vessel safety.
'We wish to remain at the forefront of new development with regard to the construction of passenger car ferries, multipurpose icebreakers and government ships. The environment and safety are absolutely important to us. We are very happy with this collaboration agreement,' says Jyrki Heinimaa, president and chief executive officer of RMC.
Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector
Future maritime expertise goes hand in hand with research and education. The agreement marks a rise in the profile of university-level education in the field and thus also helps ensure that the maritime sector will continue to benefit from academically trained experts.
'This agreement will see us continue the close collaboration between the Rauma shipyard and the Otaniemi scientific community that began roughly 40 years ago. The confidence we have built over the years in our joint development work can be put to use as we seek solutions to problems related to ship safety and the environmental impact of ships,' says Professor Pentti Kujala of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Further information:
Professor Pentti Kujala
911±¬ÁÏÍø
tel. +358 400878145
pentti.kujala@aalto.fi
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