TwinShip ( Integrated Digital TWIN Framework to enable Green SHIP Operations towards Zero Emission Vessels ) is a Horizon Europe Project, lasting for a 36-month period from 1st Feb. 2025 – 31st Jan 2028, with the goal of advancing maritime digitalization for decarbonization.

How do we educate for a green and increasingly complex maritime future? This IDA Maritime and DSNAME event dives into the evolving role of maritime education in supporting the sector’s green transition and rapid technological development.

How do we educate for a green and increasingly complex maritime future?

Sensors and other control elements work continuously to detect degradations or abnormalities and alert any to the watchkeeping officer typically by the provisioning of brightly coloured and noisy alarms, engineered to immediately attract the attention of any human in its vicinity.

As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonization efforts, onboard carbon capture (OCC) is emerging as a promising pathway for reducing CO₂ emissions from existing and future vessels. But capturing CO₂ onboard is only part of the solution. To make OCC viable at scale, an efficient and reliable infrastructure for handling, transporting, and permanently storing captured CO₂ is equally essential.

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The event explores how data, artificial intelligence and advanced computational power are shaping the maritime reality—from design and modelling to validation, operations and the green transition.

The program is structured to provide both strategic perspectives and concrete technical cases.

Join us for an evening focused on two recent completed studies, related to supporting the safe and scalable implementation of future green fuels at sea (METAFUEL) and to analyzing energy consumption onboard and how to optimize this based on real data.

As the maritime sector accelerates toward zero-carbon operations, ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising future fuels. Yet important questions remain: How close are we to safe, scalable adoption—and what must shipowners, operators, ports, and crews prepare for?

The Arctic is a mystical place. This evening, IDA Maritime and DSNAME would like to invite you to an event where we will explore the Arctic from a maritime perspective.

After the dramatic IMO MEPC meeting and postponement in mid October 2025 what is likely to happen going forward. We will hear the stories from the people that took part on the day and from other parties involved.

For this year’s Christmas Event, we are delighted to welcome former Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Business and Economy Bendt Bendtsen. Bendt Bendtsen has been a member of the Danish Parliament as well as the European Parliament and from 2001 to 2008 Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Business and Economy and thereby also “Minister for Shipping”. Note presentation is in Danish.

There will also be presentation of DSNAME’s honorary award.

More ships are likely to be build in Denmark in the coming years. 

Before the 1990 Denmark was a main player in the shipbuilding industry.

Batteries are an important part of reducing GHG emissions and moving the green transition.

Join us to learn more about the current state of the industry with batteries, and explore the advantages and challenges we encounter with this new technology.

As global shipping traffic grows, so does an invisible—but powerful—form of pollution: Underwater Radiated Noise (URN). This low-frequency hum, emitted by ships, is disrupting life beneath the surface.

During this meeting we will look into the different regulatory frameworks (EU ETS, FuelEU, CII etc.) and cover the newest addition from the latest MEPC meeting, which is the net-zero framework from IMO. 

As global shipping faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and lower operational costs, one technology is making waves - hydrofoils.

How do we ensure a robust and resilient maritime sector in a world of increasing tensions and emerging threats? This evening, we will focus on the future of ships as a critical component of supply security and naval defense.

Through inspiring presentations from key players in the maritime landscape, we will gain insights into how design, technology, and operational solutions can enhance the industry's resilience.

Join us for an engaging evening with sharp perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the maritime and defense sectors.

The transition of the global fleet to lower greenhouse gas emissions is a significant challenge. Beyond the difficulties in securing the necessary new fuels, shipping companies face complex and critical decisions within a short timeframe. They must determine the best way to adapt or renew their vessels. Since ships typically have a lifespan of 20–25 years, the transition cannot rely solely on replacing vessels as older ones are phased out and scrapped. There will also be a need to retrofit part of the existing fleet.

The decision on whether retrofitting a ship is worthwhile is often based on the payback period. However, including the climate accounting for the two options—retrofit or newbuild—can provide a different perspective. Retrofitting existing ships, for example, from diesel engines to run on gas or methanol, has so far only been implemented to a limited extent. This is due to both the high costs and the technical challenges involved in the process.

This evening's session will explore the retrofit of a ship from diesel to methanol operation, featuring insights from both the shipping company and the engine manufacturer.

You will also be introduced to an innovative tool designed to help shipping companies evaluate the climate impact of retrofitting an existing vessel versus constructing a new one. We'll discuss how this tool has been applied in real-world decision-making within a shipping company, offering practical insights into its effectiveness.

Finally, we will delve into an empirical study examining the performance of energy efficiency technologies retrofitted on containerships, providing valuable data and analysis on their impact on operational efficiency.

The challenges faced by naval architects during the construction of superyachts will be explored, providing insight into this dynamic industry.

We will gain an understanding of the superyacht construction sector, which has become a significant industry in the Netherlands today.

Through a virtual tour of a stunning, modern superyacht, we will discuss the unique issues that arise when building luxury vessels.

How do we support and foster innovation in the maritime industry? This evening, we will focus on the start-ups environment in the maritime industry. New challenges demand innovative solutions that drive change and shape the future of the sector.

The green transition is challenging traditional fuels for ships, and ammonia is emerging as a potential replacement. Join us for an exciting deep dive into the operations and training required to operate vessels powered by ammonia.

We will explore how the maritime industry can use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to optimize efficiency in ship operations. From autonomous navigation to predictive maintenance, AI is transforming shipping operations into smarter, safer, and more efficient processes optimizing route planning, fuel consumption, and vessel performance.

Learn more about how AI-driven insights can enhance decision-making and reduce operational costs. You will have an opportunity to engage with other industry leaders and AI pioneers sharing their strategies for seamless technology integration.

Also during the breaks and during the conference you can address other affiliated critical challenges like cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and workforce adaptation in this AI-powered era. AI has the potential to shape the future of shipping. Don’t miss the opportunity to navigate the next wave of innovation!

Join us for this special Christmas event, giving very insightful knowledge to maritime accidents.

Marine accidents and incidents can happen at any time. They are rarely caused by a single event, but instead usually trigged by several factors that could be totally unrelated, often occurring over a lengthy period due to failure of safety barriers and risk prevention measures in place.

The maritime industry, and not only in Denmark, has a long-standing tradition making use of the insights and lessons learned from the comprehensive reports issued by the national Marine Accident Investigation Board, following the most serious cases.

During the event we will delve deeper into the complex subject, before the traditional Christmas “æbleskiver” being served.

Harbours are infrastructural hubs and play an important part in the green transition, with functions for both storage, and transportation, and large offtake of fuels. 

The development and use of greener fuel technologies is well underway, but not without its challenges – join us for a talk about these challenges, as well 

as the green development opportunities, that Danish harbours will face in the near future.

The EU aims to abate 50 million tons of CO2 by 2030. The International Energy Forum (IEF) estimates that 5.6 gigatons of CO2 must be captured by 2050. This monumental task requires the maritime industry to do its part. Join us for an evening where we will look at the role of the maritime industry in regards to CCUS – Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage. We will dive deep into OCC, onboard carbon capture as well as examining the latest developments within transport of CO2 in connection to CCUS.

Join us for an insightful event on maritime cybersecurity, where we’ll explore the latest developments and challenges facing the industry. As digitalization and automation grow, so do the risks to critical maritime infrastructure. Learn about the latest IMO guidelines, key vulnerabilities, and strategies to safeguard global trade. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of emerging threats and discover best practices for protecting the maritime sector.

DTU is building Denmark’s upcoming research vessel, Dana V. Dana V is currently in the design stage and expected to be ready for launch in the start of 2027. The evolving times have brought about new challenges for research vessels, necessitating higher standards than ever before. The new design will integrate platforms for research, innovation and education in the maritime sector.

During the event, the owner and designer of the vessel will outline the requirements of a modern research vessel and discuss its unique features. The evening will also delve into the new possibilities for maritime education on board Dana V.

ShippingLab is initating a new large project focusing on developing technologies on advanced ship design, biofouling, remote navigation, predictive maintenance and the well-being of seafarers. The leading partners in the project will present their activities, and ShippingLab will talk about the different possibilities to be part of the many activities performed to develop and support Blue Denmark.