On 15th September 2023 the DIOL partners Esbjerg Airport and Esbjerg Port visited the BlueTech Center. The Director of the organisation, Lars Ahrendtsen, introduced their work and role as focal point for the Danish maritime industry. The DIOL project and possibilities for cooperation were discussed. The event was also an opportunity to meet also NextGen Robotics, Denmark's beacon of business for robots, drones, and autonomous ship operations.
DIOL´s activities on drones as alternative monitoring, supervision and possibly equipment transport for the offshore wind industry was the main focus of the debate. Understanding which UAV could be best used from logistics hubs such as the DIOL ports and airports to serve the offshore sector is an important element of the project. So the meeting was just a beginning for further collaboration!