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Aalto University is a multidisciplinary institution renowned for its innovative approach to education and research. One significant area of study is the safety and reliability of autonomous ships. The university has strong collaboration with industry partners to progress smart and autonomous ship technologies. These partnerships have harnessed Aalto's expertise in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems to drive innovation in shipping. 

ABB is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions.

COSCO Shipping Technology is a subsidiary of the COSCO Shipping Group. The company's core mission is to push the boundaries of maritime technology and bring forth innovative solutions that enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in the industry.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is at the forefront of academic and multidisciplinary pursuits in the technical and natural sciences. Driven by a mission to create technology that benefits society and promotes a more sustainable world, its research encompasses critical sectors such as transportation, energy, health and security. DTU has developed technologies and published extensive research and analyses on maritime autonomy.

                            Kongsberg Maritime is an international knowledge- based group delivering high- echnology systems and solutions. The company works with clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace. Kongsberg has 7,000 employees located in more than 25 countries.

MTI Co., Ltd., a strategic subsidiary of Nippon MTI Co., Ltd., a strategic subsidiary of Nippon role in the technological research and development field. MTI was established on April 1, 2004, to utilize technologies and the human resources of Monohakobi in ways that realize customers' satisfaction and contribute to the global environment.

Marautec specialises in Al-enabled visual detection and data fusion technology for maritime industries. Marautec has been a leading provider in surrounding situation awareness for navigation safety and maritime autonomous surface ships in China.

Nacos Marine provides state-of-the-art situational awareness systems and intelligent information to support decision-making and safer vessel operations with reduced burden on crew. While the start-up is headquartered in Finland, it has established strong connections in Japan, where research and investment into autonomous maritime technology is gathering pace. 

Orca Al, an intelligent navigation solutions provider headquartered in Tel Aviv, provides a fully automated look-out for the bridge, advancing situational awareness on board and ensuring safe and efficient shipping operations. The company's Al and computer vision-driven platform also provides fleet managers and operators greater visibility into fleet operations via real-time alerts and identifies risk trends which require action.

Seadronix is a technology company founded in 2015 that innovates marine logistics with state-of-the-art Al technology. It specialises in Al-powered autonomous maritime navigation and port operations. The company offers solutions for port-to-vessel connectivity and provides data-driven insights for maritime operations. 

Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI), established in 1962, is part of the COSCO Shipping Corporation. It runs several research and innovation projects in emerging areas such as smart shipping and autonomous vessel technology. It actively collaborates with international partners to advance smart shipping initiatives, utilising its innovative efforts to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the shipping industry.

Estonian Maritime Academy, a structural unit of Tallinn University of Technology, provides multi-level education and does professional research in marine sciences and fields related to them, making it the only competence centre of its kind in Estonia. There are 4 higher education programmes of applied studies, two master's and one doctoral study programme.The primary objective is to contribute to the development of the maritime sector in Estonia and the Baltic Sea region through applied research and innovative projects.

Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) is a higher education institution with 13,000 experts, researchers, students, faculty members and teaching professionals. The Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS) Research Group at TUAS develops intelligent systems for autonomous operations across maritime, land, and aerial domains. Leveraging Finland's first fully electric autonomous test vessel eM/S Salama, a state-of-the-art Remote Operations Center, and a 5G test network, the group conducts cutting-edge research in Al, robotics, sensor fusion, and wireless communications.