A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by
Professor Osman Turan, Director Maritime Human Factors Centre Department of
Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering and Dr.-Ing.
TorstenBarenthin, Director, Research & Development Global Engagement & Sustainability
at Oldendorff Carriers.
The MoU will create a partnership where we
will work together on sustainable shipping issues to support international and
regional efforts to decarbonise the industry, support the just transition, and
further enhance operational safety
Oldendorff Carriers’ Director of Research &
Development r. Torsten Barenthin, said: “Frustrated
by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff
feels compelled to invest in academic research with the aim of moving the dry
bulk industry forward. We are pleased to be partnering with the UoS. Their reputation and high global rankings
in the fields of naval architecture and ocean engineering speak for itself.
Over the past months we have built solid relationships with faculty members,
and academics, as well as having the opportunity to visit their impressive
facilities in Glasgow.”
The University of Strathclyde’s Executive Dean of
Engineering & Associate Principal, Professor Stephen McArthur, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Oldendorff
Carriers as the combination of Strathclyde’s research excellence and
Oldendorff’s practical experience will undoubtedly bring exciting opportunities
for the decarbonisation of shipping.”