en.Wedoany.com Reported - DNV and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Posidonia 2026 (June 1-5), establishing a framework for cooperation in maritime research, education, training, and innovation.
The agreement aims to support both parties in addressing technical and operational challenges in shipping, with collaboration covering research projects, skills development, and knowledge exchange. As the partnership progresses, specific projects will be defined in subsequent agreements.
Initial areas of focus are expected to include advanced maritime technologies, clean energy systems, and the development of specialized training programs. This collaboration will also strengthen ties between academia and industry through targeted research partnerships.
Professor Ioannis Chatzigeorgiou, Rector of NTUA, stated that NTUA has long-standing ties with the Greek shipping industry through groundbreaking research and the training of generations of naval architects and marine engineers who contribute to one of the world's most influential maritime clusters. The partnership with DNV creates a platform where academic excellence and industrial expertise can combine to address challenges in maritime decarbonization, digital transformation, and safety. As the industry undergoes profound transformation, NTUA continuously adapts to the needs of Greek shipping by collaborating with global leaders like DNV to help maintain technological leadership, competitive advantage, safety standards, and long-term sustainability.
Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, noted that a significant portion of the Greek shipowner ecosystem relies on the technical expertise of NTUA graduates. DNV has long valued collaboration with Greek academia, transforming shared knowledge into practical capabilities that the industry can depend on. NTUA possesses deep academic strength in naval architecture and marine engineering, while DNV brings technical depth in classification, rule development, and global fleet experience. Through this partnership, both parties aim to help the Greek shipping industry maintain its leadership position.
This collaboration also aims to strengthen NTUA's educational programs by bringing industry experience and real-world operational challenges into the classroom. The goal is to provide students, master's candidates, and researchers with direct exposure to practical engineering problems, emerging shipping technologies, regulatory developments, and applied maritime case studies, drawing on DNV's classification expertise.
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