/en/listing/290766/feed News listing en /en/news/ammonia-a-new-green-energy-solution-research-project-receives-eu25-million-in-funding Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:37:48 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1228471 at /en Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use. Energy solutions Technology and engineering Research energy seafaring marine technology hydrogen economy green hydrogen Press releases A ship in the sea /en/news/nordic-joint-project-aims-to-eliminate-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-marine-traffic Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:22:51 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 992701 at /en The research project develop renewable fuels suitable for ships' combustion engines. Energy solutions marine technology Research & Art Aalto University /en/news/mashrura-musharraf-you-dont-get-to-see-a-lot-of-women-like-me-in-academic-leadership-positions Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:30:32 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 994136 at /en 'I think my shoes are quite unique, and so is my path. You don’t get to see a lot of women like me, a non-white female from Bangladesh, in academic leadership positions. Especially in a male-dominated field like marine technology.' Aalto stories Careers Research Technology and engineering AI Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland Inclusion automation computer science data mining diversity equity machine learning marine technology representation simulating software engineering University Mashrura Musharraf, photo by by Jaakko Kahilaniemi /en/news/ernst-enkvisti-in-memoriam-1931-2023 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:49:26 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 989796 at /en Naval Architect developed Finnish know-how in shipbuilding. marine technology University Ernst Enkvist /en/news/green-transition-on-seas-seminar Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:03:06 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 966426 at /en Welcome to the seminar of the Finnish Maritime Foundation on 26.10.2023. The seminar brings together students, academia and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities of the sustainable green transition in shipping. After the industry’s keynote speeches, three co-financed research topics will be presented and the panel will debate what kind of research and expertise are needed in the sector. Sustainability marine technology Cooperation Green transition juliste on seas /en/news/aalto-university-grants-honorary-doctorate-to-ari-niemela Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:06 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 919811 at /en The Head of Hull Basic Design at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Ari Niemelä, is one of the world's leading experts in ship hull design. He has developed pioneering advances that have promoted Finnish shipbuilding expertise around the globe and enabled the implementation of complex new ship concepts. School of Engineering honorary doctors marine technology Appointments Kunniatohtori Ari Niemelä /en/news/professor-of-practice-marjo-keiramo-is-adding-radical-creativity-to-ship-design-studies Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:15:39 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 898016 at /en Large, floating structures, such as cruise ships, are complex systems whose design and development requires open-mindedness, collaboration, networks – and radical creativity. Professors of Practice marine industry marine technology Appointments Työelämäprofessori Marjo Keiramo /en/news/aalto-in-2022-perpetual-motion-machine-the-wardrobe-of-the-future-antarctica-expedition-and-more Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:32:29 +0000 Minna Hölttä 881741 at /en This year has been another feast of science and art. The latest research was rapidly used by decision-makers as well, for example in the energy crisis. Innovations Sustainability design fashion marine technology physics Research & Art Kuvassa joukko pingviinejä jäällä, taustalla valko-punainen jäänmurtaja. /en/news/launching-autonomous-vessels-in-our-waters Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:46:30 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 843651 at /en In years to come, autonomous ships could reshape the entire maritime industry, say marine technology experts Mashrura Musharraf and Sauli Eloranta. Research Aalto University Magazine VTT marine technology Aalto Magazine Mashrura Musharraf ja Sauli Eloranta seisovat aurinkoisena päivänä merenrannassa. Etualalla näkyy rantakiviä, taustalla meri. Musharraf tervehtii kuvaajaa hymyillen kuten laivan kapteeni, "vieden kättä lippaan". /en/news/collaboration-between-wartsila-and-aalto-university-is-expanding-aiming-for-sustainable-future Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:23:49 +0000 Annika Linna 655561 at /en One key driver of the partnership is the energy transition and the need to develop new zero-emission fuel solutions. Energy solutions Sustainability Technology and engineering Collaboration Department of Mechanical Engineering sustainability shipping industry marine technology research business cooperation Cooperation Wärtsilä's fuel jet and combustion chamber for optical measurements. /en/news/interruption-to-water-supply-in-otaniemi-952022 Mon, 09 May 2022 06:04:12 +0000 Noora Stapleton 624326 at /en Water supply was cut before noon but returned to normal by midday Campus Incident A Bloc School of Business ��ä���� marine technology water outage Campus Incidents University Graphic illustration of distruptions in internet signal, electricity, water and other maintenance items /en/news/wreck-of-ernest-shackletons-ship-endurance-found-in-antarctica Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:11:47 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 581706 at /en Ice scientist Jukka Tuhkuri was on hand to witness the historic moment. marine technology Research & Art Endurance: Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust / National Geographic /en/news/mashrura-musharraf-assistant-professor-of-marine-technology-studies-intelligent-ships Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:23:54 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 418151 at /en “Maritime automation needs to be developed so that the systems are safe and meet human needs,” she says. Technology and engineering digitalisation marine technology Appointments Mashrura Musharraf, Assistant Professor of Marine Technology /en/news/new-european-partnership-commits-the-waterborne-transport-sector-to-zero-emissions-by-2050 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:35:17 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 376081 at /en The Horizon Europe Cooperation Agreement seeks zero-emission solutions for all major ship types and services by 2030. This will enable zero-emission water transport before 2050. Sustainability marine technology Cooperation Waterborne /en/news/passion-expertise-and-collaboration-are-the-keys-to-a-successful-cruise-ship-design Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:54:02 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 337771 at /en New doctoral research highlights the importance of the creative phase for the end product, the keys to success and the challenges of the future. Dissertations marine technology Research & Art Oasis in Labadee /en/news/pentti-kujala-named-winner-of-transportation-research-award-2020 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:50:49 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 243391 at /en Improving the safety of ships operating in ice-covered waters.  Technology and engineering sustainability marine technology Awards and Recognition Professori Pentti Kujala /en/news/for-her-beloved-baltic-sea Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:24:28 +0000 Anonymous 203021 at /en As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her family’s motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future. Careers Technology and engineering Aalto University Magazine Alumnus of the year alumni marine industry marine technology seafaring Aalto Magazine Tiina Tuurnala kuvattuna toimistossaan, kuva: Aleksi Poutanen /en/news/meyer-turku-and-aalto-university-to-expand-collaboration-in-marine-technology-research-and Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:14:54 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 188241 at /en Aalto University and Meyer Turku Oy have signed an agreement that will strengthen and develop multidisciplinary research and education collaboration as well as give a boost to expert co-operation. Technology and engineering Collaboration marine technology marine industry Press releases Costa Smeralda varustelulaiturissa (Kuva: Meyer Turku Oy) /en/news/rauma-marine-constructions-to-partner-with-aalto-university-looking-to-cut-emissions-and Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:52:36 +0000 Riitta Särkisilta-Lundberg 188291 at /en Experts of the future are crucial to the maritime sector Technology and engineering Collaboration climate change seafaring marine technology marine industry Cooperation ��ää������������DZ� /en/news/science-makes-ships-lighter-and-more-environmentally-friendly Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:16:18 +0000 Minna Hölttä 162911 at /en With new structures and materials, we can reduce cruise ship hull weight by as much as 20% Technology and engineering AaltoEffect marine technology marine industry Research & Art Heikki Remes