Alliance
We’re in a pivotal decade for our global oceans. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) was established to support efforts to together ocean stakeholders worldwide behind a common framework to ensure ocean science can fully support countries in creating improved conditions for the sustainability of the oceans.
BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® is delivering new marine research and accelerating technology developments on a global scale from shallow to deep water by building on the blend of Subsea7’s global deep-water reach and the breadth of science of the National Oceanography Centre, NOC. BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® founding organisations are:
National Oceanography Centre
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is the UK’s leading oceanographic institution and is one of the top organisations globally of its type. Becoming an independent, self-governing charity in November 2019, NOC is built on a foundation of 60 years of delivering world-class multi-disciplinary research, at scale from coast to deep ocean. NOC is recognised as a world leader in scientific excellence, and our vision is for NOC to gain deeper knowledge of the ocean to help every living thing on our planet flourish.
NOC is the home of the UK’s National Marine Facilities, providing the technologies that enable oceanographic exploration, including two of the most advanced research vessels in the world, the RRS JAMES COOK and the RRS DISCOVERY, the National Marine Equipment Pool (NMEP) and the largest fleet of Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS) in Europe.
Our technology capabilities are delivered through a combination of commercial off-the-shelf products and our in-house innovations, delivered through two dedicated technology development teams, the Ocean Technology and Engineering Group, focused on developing measurement instruments, sensors and analysers and the Marine Autonomous Systems Development Group who are developing platforms and the associated command and control systems and software.
NOC also has a commercial arm, NOC Innovations, providing marine science and technology, data information products and facilities. We collaborate and provide consultation, survey and research services to a global client base.
NOC’s world-leading expertise delivers an understanding of the ocean environment and provides science that feeds into advice for policymakers, regulators, governments and industry around the effects and influence of the ocean on global climate, subsea ecosystems, habitats, geosciences, knowledge about the water column, tides, currents and storm surges.
Subsea7
Subsea7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry.
Subsea7 makes offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy. The company employs 15,000 people and operates in over 30 countries.
Along with our autonomous subsidiaries, 4Subsea, and Xodus, plus Seaway7, a global leader in the delivery of bottom-fixed offshore wind farm solutions, we support the delivery of sustainable energy development.
The Subsea7 fleet is one of the most capable and diverse vessel fleets in its market segment. Modern and versatile, our fleet includes 30+ chartered and high-specification owned vessels operating globally.
BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® supports Subsea7’s Sustainability Value. Building on the mix of Subsea7’s global deep-water reach and the breadth of science of National Oceanography Centre, BORA Blue Ocean Research Alliance® will deliver new marine research on a global scale from shallow to deep water, expanding knowledge for the benefit of society.
