Port of Oostende

Blue energy - wind, wave & tidal

Port of Oostende has been involved in the development of several wave energy convertors: Flansea, Laminaria & Nemos . 

Science park & incubator

• support of technology companies with growth ambition
• active knowledge pool in the domain of sustainable, renewable energy & energy efficiency
• Bluebridge
• Ostend Science Park

Infrastructure for research

• the port as an open innovation center
• research & development, supporting and encouraging new and rapidly developing companies
• staff training, skill development and safety management
• test sites onshore & offshore

Maritime Research Center

• on the science site of UGent Oostende
• ocean basin & towing tank