Research NTNU buys “superdrone” The new drone is considered the world’s best autonomous underwater vehicle and can be used both to improve our understanding of the ocean and to strengthen defence capabilities. NTNU will contribute to the further development of the drone. Research NTNU has tested autonome inspection of a seabed gas pipeline NTNU researchers have demonstrated longer pipeline inspections of seabed infrastructure using inexpensive autonomous vessels operated from a remote control room 1,000 kilometres away. Research Useful tool for equality and diversity in academia launched A brand-new tool for working with equality, inclusion and diversity – at departments, faculties and research centres – has just been completed by researchers at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. Research NTNU in two ambitious European research projects towards net zero maritime transport The global fleet will have to reduce emissions fast to contribute to less global warming. Research Full speed towards green shipping “This centre will help us achieve the goal of net zero emissions in shipping. There will also be close collaboration between the maritime sector and the land-based energy sector,” said Trond Vikan Johnsen, Centre Director for FME MarTrans and Market Manager at SINTEF Ocean News The two first laboratories in the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre are now open “This is the place where green talk becomes green reality,” said Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss during the opening of the first two laboratories at the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre. News Njord Challenge: Why the development of autonomous vessels is important “Autonomous vessels will make shipping more efficient and greener, which is exactly what we need in today’s world,” says Daniel Qvale, project manager for the international student championship Njord – the Autonomous Ship Challenge, which was held last week. News For the first time: Women in all roles at a PhD defense in Marine Technology “Women are still underrepresented both as researchers and PhD candidates in engineering fields and in the marine industries. Therefore, it’s a milestone to have a PhD defense where all roles are held by women,” says Erin Bachynski-Polić. Innovation The race is on to make the shipping sector fossil-free In the race towards zero-emission shipping, flexible battery packs for small and medium-sized ships must be developed.
