AD Ports Group recently launched The Maritime Sustainability Research Centre, Abu Dhabi (MSRCAD), a non-profit agency dedicated to joint industry-government academia research, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
The Maritime Sustainability Research Centre, launched at an event attended by leading government and maritime industry representatives, will be operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic facility catering to mariners.
Located within ADMA’s premises, the research centre will advocate to seek funding, primarily from private sources, to enable academic institutions and start-ups to conduct applied and fundamental research. Additionally, the research centre will support graduate study programmes, offering valuable opportunities for aspiring maritime professionals.
Multifaceted
The objectives of the research centre are multifaceted, with aims to disseminate knowledge among partners and stakeholders, address short and long-term research needs, and provide research opportunities for graduate students.
Areas of focus include Marine Environment & Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Maritime Cyber Security, Big Data, and Maritime Policies & Laws, according to a press release.
“AD Ports Group is committed to supporting initiatives that further our sustainability targets. This collaboration between Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to establish a centre dedicated to advancing research, particularly in environmental sustainability,” commented Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO, Abu Dhabi Maritime and Acting Chief Sustainability Officer, AD Ports Group.
“We have a track record in extensive and pioneering research into sustainable advancements, and this research centre, in partnership with Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi underlines our commitment to sustainable solutions,” concluded Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy.
