The Norwegian Maritime AI Centre has been granted the status of a national research centre for applied artificial intelligence (AI) in the maritime sector. The centre will be led by NTNU and will develop technology and increase innovation for maritime actors through increased use of artificial intelligence.
"The Norwegian maritime industry is at the top of the world, and we must quickly adopt new technology to maintain our position. Artificial intelligence will revolutionise a number of areas of society, including the maritime industries that are highly competitive and constantly changing. Congratulations to the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre and to all Norwegian maritime players who now have access to world-leading knowledge," says Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Affairs Marianne Sivertsen Næss.
"This research centre will connect leading research environments in artificial intelligence with our best maritime research environments. In this way, we ensure our maritime industry access to the best and most up-to-date knowledge in a field in rapid development," says Minister of Research and Higher Education Sigrun Aasland.
The Norwegian Maritime AI Centre is a collaboration between various actors from business, academia, the public sector and international partners. The centre will receive a total of NOK 100 million over five years, starting in 2025. The centre will develop the research front in AI technologies and facilitate how we can use AI in combination with other technologies in the maritime sector.
In June this year, Norway received six national research centres for artificial intelligence. These centres will strengthen Norwegian AI research across sectors. The Maritime Centre for AI is in addition, and through other means, to use artificial intelligence in a strong and knowledge-dependent industry such as the maritime industry.
"Congratulations to the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre. Norwegian maritime actors will now be able to participate in the international research front and have access to the best and most up-to-date knowledge about technology and innovation in artificial intelligence," says Mari Sundli Tveit, CEO of the Research Council of Norway.
Partners in the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre
Research environment
University of Oslo, Oslo School of Architecture and Design, Norwegian Defence University College FHS, Sintef Nordvest AS, Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Norwegian Mapping Authority.
Industry
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Equinor ASA, Dnv AS, Vard Group AS, Brunvoll AS, Dipai AS, Ulstein International AS, Corvus Energy AS, Astrup Fearnley Code AS, Susteni AS, Breeze Ship Design AS, Osc AS, Inmarsat Solutions AS, Remota AS, Havila Holding AS, Reach Subsea AS, Tärntank Ship Management AB, Klaveness AS, Utkilen AS, Vake AS, Electronic Chart Centre AS.
Others
Fremtidens Industri AS, Norwegian Shipowners' Association, Norwegian Maritime Authority, Åkp AS, Norwegian Coastal Administration, Maritime Forum Central Norway, Maritime Cleantech, Sustainable Energy AS, Testination AS, Norwegian Seamen's Association, Navy, Norwegian Armed Forces Operational Headquarters Foh.
This article was first published on 7 October by RCN.
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