Les saken på norsk Clean Sea Solutions develops waste-collecting robots for use in marinas. Now, the innovative company is joining FI Ocean Space Incubator. The UN has described marine pollution as the fastest-growing environmental problem in the world. Between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year, equivalent to a truckload every minute throughout the year. Currently, marine waste collection is mainly handled by volunteer organizations. “To truly solve this problem, it has to be profitable. Therefore, our goal is to create a commercial market for marine waste collection,” says Gulleik Olsen, COO of Clean Sea Solutions. Gulleik Olsen, COO of Clean Sea Solutions “We are targeting harbors and marinas in countries with an existing infrastructure to manage the waste after it has been collected by our units, and where there is a willingness to pay for our solutions. At the moment, this includes Europe and Singapore, but we are also looking to expand to North America and the rest of Asia in the near future,” Olsen explains. The company’s goal is to contribute to cleaner oceans and smarter, greener marinas through groundbreaking technology and collaboration with industry players worldwide. Aquapod in Brosundet in Ålesund. Photo: Clean Sea Solutions Cleaner Oceans and Cleaner Marinas The company’s goal is to contribute to cleaner oceans and smarter, greener marinas through groundbreaking technology and collaboration with industry players worldwide. The company has two different solutions for collecting waste from the water surface: the floating dock Aquapod and the self-driving Aquadrone, both of which collect waste. Aquapod is a smart waste collector that is permanently mounted on the edge of a dock to remove waste and keep the marina's water surface clean. It can operate 24/7 and collects floating debris in a collection chamber. Aquapod can collect microplastics as small as one millimeter. It is quiet and can clean up to 700,000 liters of water per day. It can be installed on, under, or inside the dock. Aquadrone is an autonomous drone that collects waste and pollution from the surface in marinas. It is particularly suited for cleaning the most hard-to-reach areas of the marina. Aquadrone is based on Maritime Robotics' sea drone Otter. Aquadrone. Photo: Clean Sea Solutions Winner of an International Innovation Award Earlier this fall, Smart Sea Solutions announced that they had won the innovation award at this year’s Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas conference. This prestigious award is given to the most innovative solution that contributes to environmental protection and promotes the sustainable development of marinas. Read also: Clean Sea Solutions wins the innovation award at Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas 2024 (In Norwegian). “We joined the Ocean Space Incubator to receive help and guidance in our scaling and internationalization from an incubator with experience in this area and a network of companies in similar positions.” Internationalization and scaling We are pleased to welcome Clean Sea Solutions to the FI Ocean Space Incubator. Their innovative technology for collecting marine waste, such as Aquapod and Aquadrone, provides an important solution to a growing environmental problem. We look forward to supporting their continued development and assisting them with internationalization and scaling in the future, says Ingrid Margrethe Sandnes, head of FI Ocean Space Incubator. Ingrid Margrethe Sandnes, head of FI Ocean Space Incubator Clean Sea Solutions' membership in FI Ocean Space Incubator is part of Siva's national incubation program. Clean Sea Solutions is also a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and has received support from Handelens Miljøfond. Aquapod in Brosundet, Ålesund. Photo: Clean Sea Solutions Aquapod in Brosundet, Ålesund. Photo: Clean Sea Solutions Would you like to know more? Contact Gulleik Olsen Email: gulleik@cleanseasolutions.no Phone: +47 993 63 778 www.cleanseasolutions.no
Les saken på norsk Clean Sea Solutions, a leading company in environmental technology and sustainable solutions for marinas, is proud to announce that they have won the Innovation Award at this year's Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas conference. This prestigious award is given to the most innovative solution that contributes to environmental protection and promotes the sustainable development of marinas. Among participants from around the world, Clean Sea Solutions was selected as one of the finalists to present, and their solutions were recognized as the most innovative for enabling cleaner oceans and smarter marinas. The international jury, comprised of experts in technology, environment, and the maritime industry, praised the company's efforts. Catharina Frostad, founder of Clean Sea Solutions, presented the company’s groundbreaking technology to the jury. Strong and essential solutions “Winning this award is an enormous recognition of the work we have put into developing innovative solutions that can contribute to cleaner oceans and more sustainable marinas,” says Frostad. “This award shows that our solutions are not only strong but also essential to addressing the environmental challenges the marina industry faces.” The Innovation Award underscores the importance of new technology in the pursuit of a more sustainable future, and Clean Sea Solutions has developed solutions that make it easier for marinas to operate in line with sustainability goals. Leading International Meeting Place Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas is a leading international meeting place for investors, entrepreneurs, marina developers, and architects, with the goal of promoting more environmentally friendly marinas through innovation and sustainable solutions. This year, the conference gathered over 250 participants, focusing on generating real results and strengthening efforts towards a greener maritime future. The conference brought together key players from across the marina industry, with a focus on how innovation can help build and operate marinas that take into account both the environment and future sustainable growth. Clean Sea Solutions’ solutions were highlighted as a central part of this future. It’s incredibly exciting to see young, promising companies from OAC quickly making a name for themselves abroad. This supports our claims that Norwegian ocean technology is still far ahead. And that's exactly where we need to ensure we stay, says cluster leader Frode Halvorsen of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Thank You to Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas Clean Sea Solutions also wishes to thank the organizers of Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marinas for an inspiring and educational conference. “It is encouraging to see how much focus this sector now has on sustainability, and we are proud to contribute to this important transition,” concludes Frostad. About Clean Sea Solutions Clean Sea Solutions is an innovative company dedicated to developing and implementing solutions that protect the environment and promote sustainable operations in marinas. The company’s mission is to contribute to cleaner oceans and smarter, greener marinas through groundbreaking technology and collaboration with industry players worldwide. Clean Sea Solutions is member of Ocean Autonomy Cluster and has recieved funding from Handelens Miljøfond. For more information Visit www.cleanseasolutions.no or contact Catharina Frostad at cf@cleanseasolutions.no
Clean Sea Solutions, a leading Norwegian company specializing in innovative marine waste management, has found new business partners in Croatia. This collaboration began during a recent study trip organized by the Digital Innovation Hub Innovamare, where B2B meetings were the starting point for new partnerships between Croatian and Norwegian companies. This represents a significant step toward sustainable marine practices and highlights our commitment to protecting marine environment. -In this trip we met multiple Croatian companies and organizations working with the sea. This led to new partnerships and new buiness for us, Gulleik Olsen says. Gulleik Olsen, COO - Clean Sea Solutions He is COO in Clean Sea Solutions and has recently participated in the Norway - Croatia exchange study trip, arranged by Innovamare. - The role of Innovamare is important in fostering such valuable partnerships, says Gulleik Olsen. Networking events such as B2B meetings are among the many valuable services provided by the Digital Innovation Hub Innovamare and Ocean Autonomy Cluster. - Now we start seeing effects of the MATIN project, says Frode Halvorsen in Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Photo: Clean Sea Solutions
Trondheim, a city with a rich technological legacy, is poised to establish Nyhavna as Norway's answer to Silicon Valley. A strategic initiative is now unveiled. Eighteen maritime stakeholders are coming together to establish the Strategic Forum for Nyhavna. The ambition is to develop a world-leading ocean technology community at Nyhavna. Trondheim has a historic opportunity to create Norway's Silicon Harbor on Nyhavna, a pivotal part of Trondheim's evolution as a technology capital. The strategic importance of Nyhavna cannot be overstated. It is not merely a harbor; it is a crucible of innovation, a convergence of established enterprises and startups, all dedicated to advancing maritime technology. The formation of the Strategic Forum for Nyhavna is a testament to the urgency of consolidating this vibrant ecosystem and elevating its visibility in both societal discourse and the developmental processes surrounding Nyhavna. From the opening of NYNU Nyhavna. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset The initiative stems from the desire to gather and promote the interests of marine technology, maritime industry, and related actors at Nyhavna. It is high time that the technology community associated with Nyhavna unites and highlights the ongoing developments, innovations, and value creation. This community needs a clear voice in societal discussions and the processes surrounding Nyhavna's development. The Strategic Forum for Nyhavna aims to secure the interests of ocean technology, maritime industry, and adjacent stakeholders at Nyhavna, working towards making it the world's leading area for ocean technology. From the opening of NTNU Nyhavna. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset Nyhavna boasts a robust ocean technology community with a mix of established companies and startups. This is something we need to build upon, says Frode Halvorsen of Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Ocean technology is crucial in the technology capital, and it requires access to quaysides and the fjord. Trondheimsfjorden, established as the world's first test area for autonomous vessels, he adds. The city council has been explicit in its commitment to facilitating business and industry at Nyhavna. This commitment is part of the rationale behind presenting a dedicated business program for the area, scheduled for consideration by the city council next year. The focus is on securing the natural place of ocean technology at Nyhavna. Since the adoption of the municipal plan in 2016, the presence of ocean technology companies has significantly increased, with many of them finding a home in Nyhavna. Here, they have access to quaysides and the fjord, essential for their continued development. Additionally, there is increased activity from NTNU, involving both students and researchers. The opening of NTNU Nyhavna this summer demonstrated the considerable interest in the innovation environment here. Background/Facts The Strategic Forum for Nyhavna comprises 18 key stakeholders. Its purpose is to safeguard the interests of ocean technology, maritime industry, and related stakeholders on Nyhavna, working towards establishing Nyhavna as the world's leading area for maritime technology. The objectives include communication and profiling of ocean technology actors on Nyhavna, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with policymakers, administration, and other stakeholders, and actively contributing to reports and processes crucial for Nyhavna's development. Key Forum Participants NTNU Fremtidens Industri AS Blueye Robotics AS OceanTech Innovation AS Eelume AS Zeabuz AS BOA Offshore AS Innovation JBA AS Skarv Technologies AS Selfa Arctic AS Vitensenteret Water Linked AS Ocean Access AS Maritime Robotics Norbit Oceans Trondheim Havn IKS Clean Sea Solutions AS SentiSystems AS As the Strategic Forum for Nyhavna embarks on this transformative journey, it signals not just the potential for economic prosperity but the emergence of Nyhavna as a global beacon for maritime technology innovation.