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Simon Reid Joins MarRI-UK as Interim Director
Simon Reid, Managing Director at Babcock International, has been seconded from Babcock International for the next year to assume the role of MarRI-UK Interim Director, while Sarah-Louise Keegan, Director of MarRI-UK is currently on maternity leave. Simon joins MarRI-UK from Babcock International Group corporate centre where he holds the role of Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships…
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Advanced Zero Emissions Ammonia Engines for Future Marine Applications
Advanced Zero Emissions Ammonia Engines for Future Marine Applications led by University of Nottingham Project partners Aim: This experimental research project was concerned with comparison of two promising combustion concepts for future ammonia fuelled marine engines; namely dual fuel (diesel engine retrofit), spark ignition (new engines or deep retrofit) and novel, fast burning jet ignition…
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Applying machine learning (ML) for automated monitoring nearshore bathymetry
Applying machine learning (ML) for automated monitoring nearshore bathymetry led by University of Liverpool Aim: The project uses a combination of data technologies (satellite and land-based radar), computer models and novel analysis methods (machine learning and modal decomposition) in a unique and integrated way to monitor changes in sub- and intertidal bathymetry. The region of…
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The University of Exeter becomes latest MarRI-UK member
The University of Exeter join MarRI-UK as a Tier 1 University Member to help steer the MarRI-UK research agenda and direction. The University of Exeter established the Centre for Future Clean Mobility in 2021 to drive innovation in clean powertrains for various sectors including that of the Maritime Sector. The Centre is at the forefront…
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Lookout Awareness of Distractions (LADDER) led by Liverpool John Moores University
Lookout Awareness of Distractions The creation of a Distraction Evaluation Ratio (LADDER) led by Liverpool John Moores University 65% of ship collisions result from improper lookout and the root cause of underlying issues appears to be a lack of definition of the term ‘proper lookout’ leading to a lack of appreciation for the shortfalls that…
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Fuel Cell – Battery Hybrid Ship
Fuel Cell – Battery Hybrid Ship led by Babcock Project partners: Hydrogen is a good option for decarbonising shipping, providing a fuel that is zero emission at point of use and with increasing focus a competitive price per kg in the coming decade. However, there are challenges that need to be overcome, namely, production and…
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Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment Tooling
Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment Tooling led by University of Plymouth Cybercrime is increasing in size and complexity and maritime is one of the sectors seeing a significant increase of cyber activity. Maritime Cyber incidents are occurring on a daily basis but go largely unreported. Maersk, a rare high-profile incident with accidental malware infection, lost portside…
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Argus
Argus led by Autonomous Devices Project partner: Lloyds’ Register Future Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) will require a completely new approach to vessel design and certification. Savings inherent in removing an onboard human presence will be offset by the need to automate, monitor, control and maintain systems which currently rely exclusively on onboard monitoring and…
