Aerospace applications for the blue economy

Did you know that numerous aerospace applications are used in the maritime sector? Come to RedWire in Kruibeke on Tuesday 7 February and discover the possibilities during a workshop. This event is jointly organised by Blue Cluster and Flanders Space.

Date

Tuesday, Feb 7 2023 · 12 - 4:30pm

Address

Hogenakkerhoekstraat 9, 9150 Kruibeke

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Aerospace applications have already proven their added value in the maritime sector. That is logical in view of the location and vastness of the areas where maritime activities take place.

Yet both sectors still do not know each other very well. That is why Blue Cluster and Flanders Space organise their first joint workshop at RedWire in Kruibeke on 7 February 2023.

Programme

During the workshop, you will get the chance to describe the technological challenges your organisation is faced with. Interdisciplinary working groups will be created on the basis of this input.

In addition, the possibilities for financial support will be discussed in more detail, and you can take part in specific matchmaking sessions.

Check out the programme in detail

12:00	Lunch
13:00	Plenary session: presentation of Flanders Space presentation of Blue Cluster two projects which connect aerospace technology with maritime economic activities
14:30	Matchmaking
16:00	Guided tour of RedWire with a visit to the clean room
16:30	End

This programme is subject to change. Some modifications are still possible.

Context

Well-known aerospace applications in the maritime sector are satellite-supported AIS, Search and Rescue communication as well as Track & Trace communication in the logistic sector. Examples include the monitoring of embankments, detection of sandbank erosion, silting and collapse of quay walls. Other current examples are guidance of dredging works and the planning of wind farms.

Thanks to its seaports, its cities and its extensive logistical network, Flanders is ideally positioned for the development of new applications of aerospace technology. It is therefore interesting for companies active in the blue economy to explore the Flemish aerospace sector and enter into partnerships with players from this sector.