MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
ESA launched the Maritime Sustainability Task Force in 2024 in order to identify and agree on short- and long-term priority areas for the maritime sector and to leverage space-based solutions on a wide scale to maximise their impact.
With a strong focus on implementation, Task Force members have been drawn from across the maritime sector, bringing distinct expertise and know-how to the group. They have a joint mission to develop and deliver innovative projects which support the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, protect marine ecosystems and help strengthen the maritime economy across Europe and beyond.
TOPICS
The Task Force is working to define the main topics of focus for upcoming activity and funding opportunities. For the maritime industry, maritime decarbonisation is a key topic incorporating:
- Digitilisation and Logistics Optimisation
- Maritime Autonomy
- Ports Decarbonisation
- Green Propulsion
Other focus areas include:
- Underwater Radiated Noise
- Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Monitoring
- Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Blue Finance
MEMBERS OF THE MARITIME TASK FORCE
Members of the Maritime Task Force are:
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Damens Shipyard Group – owners of 35 shipyards worldwide |
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DNV – Norwegian-based independent experts in assurance and risk management |
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European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) – maritime authority serving EU maritime interests |
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Grimaldi Euromed SPA - ro-ro ship owners and operators |
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International Windship Association - industry association |
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Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping - not-for-profit R&D centre |
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MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company - container shipping line |
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Ocean Autonomy Cluster - maritime cluster |
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One Sea Association - industry association |
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Fundación Valenciaport - port authority |
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TMA Blue Tech - maritime cluster |
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen - ro-ro ship owners and operators |
More members will be added to the Maritime Task Force in the future.
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