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A healthy ocean is crucial for biodiversity, economic stability and social well-being worldwide. Go Ocean offers transparent, science-based marine restoration projects that not only promote sustainability, but also deliver tangible benefits.

These projects support companies in achieving their sustainability goals, such as carbon offsetting and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Go Ocean translates scientific impact into tangible business value, where ecology and business objectives go hand in hand.

MAHI develops autonomous systems for manned and unmanned vessels that improve operational efficiency, safety and sustainability. Their latest system, MAHI Sense, recently received RINA type approval, which means that the system meets the most stringent international standards.

MAHI Sense is the first autonomous maritime computer system that can be officially installed on ships that meet the IMO classification. This represents a major step forward for the future of the maritime sector.

AquaForest is a demonstration project led by Jan De Nul in which dredged sludge is used to create a 50-hectare mangrove area in Ecuador. This not only helps to restore nature, but also provides new insights into ecological construction and nature-inclusive design.

There is close cooperation with local authorities, communities and nature organisations. In 2024, a mangrove island was created with the support of the Flemish government and IUCN. This is carefully monitored so that this approach can be applied quickly and effectively in other places.

GEOxyz uses the GEOdrone 6800 to perform measurements at sea, without the need for a crew on board. The drone is remotely controlled from a control room on land. This makes the work safer, more sustainable and more efficient.

Because fewer people have to go to sea, the ecological impact is also reduced. At the same time, new jobs are created on land and GEOxyz can respond more flexibly to measurement assignments. In this way, the company is helping to build the future of smart, maritime technology.

How do we use the North Sea in a way that is both ecologically and economically responsible? North C Neutral developed a digital toolbox for this purpose that searches for the optimal balance between costs, carbon reduction, nature restoration and social interests.

The tool takes into account national and regional wishes and maps the impact of decisions over time. In this way, North C Neutral helps to better understand complex scenarios, weigh up interests and make sustainable choices for the future of the North Sea.

Collisions with ships are one of the biggest threats to whales like the blue whale. Whale Guardians, Bogerd Martin, LuxSpace and Dice Consulting have therefore developed a smart data-driven tool that helps limit that risk.

The software shows where and when whales are likely to be. This allows shipping companies to choose routes that are safer for both humans and animals, without economic disadvantages. This is a great example of how technology and collaboration can make a difference for our oceans.