Webinar Event: Launch of MoorPower™ Scaled Demonstrator Project
The Blue Economy CRC together with Carnegie Clean Energy and Project Partners Advanced Composite Structures Australia (ACS-A) Climate-KIC Australia Ltd, Huon Aquaculture, Tassal Group Limited, University of Tasmania, University of Queensland, DNV and AMC Search launch the MoorPower™ Scaled Demonstrator [...]
Webinar Event: Offshore Aquaculture – Matching Technology to Challenges of Exposed Fish Farming
In step with the increasing population, demand for seafood is generally expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Fish farmers are recognising that they will need to employ new technologies and solutions to meet this demand. Going offshore with [...]
Government Support for Framework to Deliver Offshore Aquaculture in Commonwealth Waters
The Australian and Tasmanian governments have announced the development of a framework delivering sustainable offshore aquaculture in Commonwealth waters off the coast of Tasmania. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Senator for Tasmania Jonathon Duniam, and Tasmanian Minister for [...]
Webinar Event: Decarbonising the Blue Economy through accelerated adoption of ocean energy
As governments, industry and communities around the world respond to the threat of climate change, an opportunity exists to bring attention to an emerging renewable sector that promises a highly effective means to decarbonise the blue economy. The Blue Economy [...]
Support for Tasmania’s Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan
The Blue Economy CRC welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s release of the Hydrogen Industry Activation Study. The Study highlights exciting opportunities for the use of renewable hydrogen in Tasmania’s transport and maritime sectors and compliments research activities already underway in the [...]
Support for National Offshore Energy Legislation
The Blue Economy CRC welcomes the announcement of the Morrison Government's new legislation tabled to unlock investment in offshore energy projects. The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021 will establish a framework for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of offshore [...]
September Quarter Update: Research & Training Making Waves
A message from the CEO Welcome to the Blue Economy CRC’s September update of our recent activities. I hope you can sense the feeling of excitement across all our Programs as our research and training programs gear up and results [...]
Farewell and Thank You to our Leaders
This month we farewell three of our BE CRC leaders. Whilst they are stepping down from their official roles within the CRC, we look forward to future collaborations through ongoing research. We also take the opportunity to welcome Prof Evan [...]
Launch of New Wave Energy Converter in King George Sound, Albany Project
The Blue Economy CRC is pleased to announce the launch of its latest project Seeding Marine Innovation with the M4 Wave Energy Demonstrator in Albany. The project was launched on Friday 20th August by The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC at [...]
Are you an Entrepreneur Keen to Improve the Health of the Ocean?
The Blue Economy CRC is proud to once again support the 2021 Ocean Impact Pitchfest. The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2021 is a completely virtual, global initiative to find, support and accelerate innovative solutions that can transform the health of the [...]
Webinar Event: Offshore Wind Industry Panel Discussion
Following the success of the recent webinar launch of the Offshore Wind in Australia report, the Blue Economy CRC will be hosting a follow-up industry panel session on Tuesday 10th August at 3pm. The recently released Blue Economy CRC Offshore [...]
Webinar Event: Offshore Wind Key To Australia’s Clean Energy Future
A new report on Australia’s offshore wind potential calls for a renewed consideration of the substantial contribution offshore wind can contribute to Australia’s future clean energy mix. Image courtesy of Star of the South New research has found [...]
Webinar Event: Is Seaweed one of the Keys to Unlocking the Blue Economy?
Unlocking the Blue Economy: is Seaweed One of the Keys? Worldwide, seaweed cultivation and utilisation are multi-billion dollar industries, yet Australasia plays little role in either. This is set to change, with growing interest in using our coastal and offshore [...]
The Emergence of a Hydrogen Economy
Energy Market Lead, Robert Nicholson from Pitt & Sherry presented 'Hydrogen in the Blue Economy' this week at the 2021 Tasmanian Energy Development Conference, home to Australia’s only 200% renewables target, the nation’s leading hydrogen industry development plan, and a plethora [...]
Book Chapter Published: Preparing a Workforce for the New Blue Economy
Blue Economy CRC Research Director, Professor Irene Penesis and CEO Dr John Whittington have published a chapter about Australia’s Blue Economy CRC in a new book ‘Preparing a Workforce for the New Blue Economy: People, Products and Policies’. The book [...]
Webinar Event: Deployment of Marine Energy Devices
Facilitating Consenting and Deployment of Marine Energy Devices through Risk Retirement The Blue Economy CRC will host its next webinar on Wednesday 19th May from 12pm - 1pm (AEST) on 'Facilitating Consenting and Deployment of Marine Energy Devices through Risk Retirement'. [...]
Webinar Event: Multipurpose Platform and Co-location of Aquaculture & Wind Farms
Multipurpose Platform and Co-location of Aquaculture & Wind Farms The Blue Economy CRC will host it's next webinar on Wednesday 21st April from 4pm - 5pm (AEST) on 'Multipurpose Platform and Co-location of Aquaculture & Wind Farms'. Facilitated by Professor CM [...]
Webinar Event: Biogeochemical Modelling Tools and Applications
Biogeochemical Modelling Tools and Applications The Blue Economy CRC will host it's next webinar on Wednesday 17th March, 3.30pm – 5pm (AEDT) on 'Biogeochemical Modelling Tools and Applications'. Facilitated by Dr Beth Fulton, CSIRO the webinar will feature presentations from Louise [...]
Registrations Open – 2021 Participant Workshop
2021 Participant Workshop Registrations Now Open Registrations are now open for the Blue Economy CRCs Annual 2021 Participant Workshop. The workshop will run from 24th – 26th March, 2021 at the W in Brisbane, Queensland. The workshop is open to [...]
Measuring the Depositional Footprint RP4 Project Underway
Measuring the Depositional Footprint of the Blue Economy Dr Kay C. Vopel from Auckland University of Technology is leading the latest RP4, Environment and Ecosystems project on A Novel Approach to Measuring the Depositional Footprint. The project brings together expertise [...]
2021 Participant Workshop – Registrations Opening Soon
2021 Participant Workshop Registrations Opening Mid-February The Blue Economy CRC will be holding it’s Annual 2021 Participant Workshop on the 24th – 26th March, 2021 in Brisbane, Queensland. This workshop is open to Blue Economy CRC participants only. The event [...]
Dr Kosala Gunawardane Appointed as RP3 Deputy Leader
The Blue Economy CRC is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kosala Gunawardane as the Deputy Program Leader of the Offshore Renewable Energy Systems Program. Dr. Kosala Gunawardane is currently a Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at [...]
Webinar Event: Advances in Fish Pen Designs and Mooring Systems
Advances in Fish Pen Designs and Mooring Systems The Blue Economy CRC will host the 2nd webinar for 2021 on Thursday 4th February, 5pm – 6pm (AEDT) on 'Advances in Fish Pen Designs and Mooring Systems'. Facilitated by Prof CM [...]
Webinar Event: How we Farm Salmon
How we Farm Salmon The Blue Economy CRC will host a participant-only webinar on Wednesday 20th December from 3pm - 5pm AEDT on 'How we Farm our Salmon'. Facilitated by Prof Chris Carter from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic [...]
Acquisition of Key R&D Infrastructure to Develop Offshore Hydrogen Microgrid
Blue Economy CRC Announces Acquisition of Key R&D Infrastructure to Develop Offshore Hydrogen Microgrid The Blue Economy CRC together with Optimal Group, Macquarie Group and University of Tasmania is acquiring key R&D infrastructure to develop an offshore hydrogen microgrid to [...]
Webinar Event: Hydrogen in the Blue Economy
Hydrogen in the Blue Economy The Blue Economy CRC will host a public webinar on Wednesday 9th December from 3pm - 4.30pm AEDT on 'Hydrogen in the Blue Economy'. Facilitated by Ian Mackinnon from Queensland University of Technology, the presentation [...]
RP4 Image Recognition Technology Project Underway
Use of Image Recognition Technology in Aquaculture Kylie Pitt from Griffith University is leading the latest RP4, Environment and Ecosystems project on the 'Use of image recognition technology to mitigate impacts of marine wildlife on aquaculture'. The project brings together [...]
