The Master of Science in Maritime Science is an inter-university programme developed by Ghent University (UGent) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). It aims at students from diverse academic backgrounds, who have a common passion for maritime transport and already hold a Master degree. People working in the maritime sector may also benefit from the programme to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The programme comprises three main pillars: a technical/general pillar, an economic/logistic pillar and a legal pillar, and follows the multidisciplinary approach which makes it unique in the global academic landscape. All courses are offered in English, as the maritime sector operates in an international environment.

The programme is taught by experts with international acknowledgement and experience. The strong interaction with the maritime sector through guest lectures and field trips provides students with up-to-date information on ports and shipping.

You can find all relevant information on the website of our study programme: www.maritimescience.ugent.be.

INTRODUCTORY FILM: Nekton Indian Ocean Mission 

 

CONTACT

Oliver Steeds, Chief Executive, Nekton 

Prof. Alex Rogers, Nekton Science Director, University of Oxford 

Dr. Lucy Woodall, Nekton Principal Scientist, University of Oxford.

BECOME A PARTNER 

Nekton are seeking to partner with marine research institutes and vessel operators to undertake a series of six research cruises in the Indian Ocean from 2018 to 2020. 

As part of the partnership, Nekton will look to invest a substantial quantity of subsea research equipment including work-class ROV, manned submersibles, containerized laboratories, a core team of leading multi-disciplinary marine scientists, data analysis across a network of laboratories, Research and Publication Grants for participating scientists, along with comprehensive programmes of global public engagement, education, capacity building and ocean policy. 

It represents an investment of at least US$3m per research cruise. 

Nekton looks to partners to provide a research vessel for joint operations (charter by Nekton will be considered) along with collaboration and participation including from scientists and communications teams. 

Nekton are also looking to develop partnerships to undertake research in other ocean regions and welcomes proposals.

 

PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

Institutional Leadership: in a pioneering initiative of frontier exploration, technology, ocean policy, capacity development, public engagement and education.

Pioneering research to explore the least known ocean on the planet.  

Technology: Deployment of cutting-edge new technologies including submersibles. 

Education: global STEM education integrated within national curricula.

Engaging global audiences with the manned exploration of the last great unknown frontier – the next inspirational story of human endeavour. 

Multi-Audience Engagement: with governments, industry, media, NGOs, academia & general public.

Creating a legacy of new marine scientists, policy makers and ocean managers.

Inform & catalysing policy - in one of the most at risk major oceans.

 

MISSION 1 2016-2018 NW ATLANTIC - PROVEN SUCCESS / PROVEN PARTNERSHIPS

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

19  Scientific Papers published within 18months  

77 Submersible dives  

13  Research tools deployed  

60  Scientists involved from 11 nations

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT  

750M   Global Audience Reach incl. BBC, PBS, Sky News, Forbes,New Scientist, Guardian  

1M  Educational reach with Submarine STEM  

20  Keynote speeches at major global events  

25  Films produced - incl. 30mins, documentary, 360 VR, educational films

NEKTON ALLIANCE PARTNERS (40)

Canada Partners: Department of fisheries and ocean, Bedford institute for Ocean sciences.

Bermuda Partners: Gov. Department of the Environment & Natural Resources, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum &Zoo, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).

International Science Partners: University of Florida, University of Puerto Rico, Trinity College (Hartford)Stanford University, Tthe Geological Survey of Ireland, Bedford Institute for Ocean Sciences, and the  Government of Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Technology: Triton Submarines, Teledyne Marine, Bowtech project Baseline, Canon, VRTUL.

Communications: Google-YouTube, CellOne, Digital Explorer, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Instiitute (BUEI), Sirlus XM

Policy: Sargasso Sea Commission, Ocean Elders, IUCN, UNESCO, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition

NEKTON OXFORD DEEP OCEAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE 

Nekton’s mission is to explore the deep ocean to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humanity.  

Our exploratory Missions are at the core of all our work. Leading an Alliance of global partners, we undertake multidisciplinary scientific research of the state of the deep ocean, the planet’s most critical, yet least explored, ecosystem. Our discoveries inform global decision makers and ignite public interest to catalyse change.  Mission I 2016-2018: NW Atlantic / Mission II 2018-2021: Indian Ocean  The Nekton Oxford Deep Ocean Research Institute is a charity, established in the UK.

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