The countries bordering the Black Sea are increasingly looking at offshore wind as a way to secure their energy supply and reduce their dependence on fossile fuels. Bulgaria shed some light on its plans and ambitions during the second edition of the Marine Renewable Energy Academy.

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise active in offshore renewable energy and would you like to expand your activities in the UK, the USA, Brazil or Japan? If so, you can apply for financial support (€ 1500 - € 2500) via ELBE Eurocluster.

Until 27 August, you can give your opinion on the new marine spatial plan for the Belgian part of the North Sea. The current draft is the third version of the MRP and will apply for eight years. Blue Cluster has some reservations about the new plan.

Most of Europe's nature is in poor condition. The European Union therefore approved a law earlier this year with various measures to restore nature and promote biodiversity. This European Nature Restoration Act will take effect on 18 August.

The SUSANA project strives to protect our coasts while respecting the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Within this scope, the partners delve into the complex realm of sediment dispersal and its broader environmental impacts.

More and more vessels are sailing through the Belgian wind farms. This is prohibited by law, as it jeopardises the safety and operation of the wind farms. Belgian Offshore Platform has therefore launched a targeted campaign on safe sailing.

Are you an SME operating in the field of offshore renewable energy? Then you have an opportunity to receive financial support for individual services and training thanks to the ELBE Eurocluster project. Apply and let your ambitions shine.

Last week, companies and other actors from the maritime sector came together in Antwerp for the Antwerp Maritime Week. The focus was on anchoring innovation and forging and strengthening mutual ties. We look back at some highlights of this inspiring event.

A calm day with no wind may be perfect for beachgoers, but makes for lousy surfing weather. Fortunately, there are also wave pools, where you can surf on artificially created waves. Meet Allwaves, a Belgian company that specialises in the development of wave pools.