Joint research project to reduce carbon footprint

The long-term joint programme will focus particularly on technologies that can improve the environmental and safety aspects of maritime transport, resulting in reduced carbon footprints, use of new fuels and further developments in vessel safety.

“We wish to remain at the forefront of new development with regard to the construction of passenger car ferries, multipurpose icebreakers and government ships,” explained Jyrki Heinimaa, president and chief executive officer of RMC. “The environment and safety are absolutely important to us. We are very happy with this collaboration agreement,” he added.

Future maritime expertise goes hand in hand with research and education. The agreement marks a rise in the profile of university-level education in the field and helps ensure that the maritime sector will continue to benefit from academically trained experts.

“This agreement will see us continue the close collaboration between the Rauma shipyard and the Otaniemi scientific community that began roughly 40 years ago,” said Professor Pentti Kujala of Aalto University.

“The confidence we have built over the years in our joint development work can be put to use as we seek solutions to problems related to ship safety and the environmental impact of ships,” he added.