Norwegian shipbuilder VARD, a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norwegian research institute NORCE to cooperate on research and innovation related to subsea technology, among other things.
The strategic partnership will be focused on topics such as design, construction, on-board and underwater maintenance and drone technology for ships and subsea technology, with particular focus on the planned standardized vessels of the Norwegian Navy, as well as remote control solutions for lean-manned vessels, zero-emission energy technologies, and application of AI and cybersecurity solutions for the maritime sector.