About ShippingLab
Driving maritime innovation through collaboration
ShippingLab is a non-profit collaboration platform dedicated to accelerating innovation in the maritime industry. By bringing together industry leaders, technology developers, shipowners, research institutions, and regulatory bodies, we foster groundbreaking solutions that drive sustainability, efficiency, and safety in shipping.
With a strong focus on digitalization, decarbonisation, and safety, we help shape the future of the maritime sector while strengthening Denmark’s position as a global leader in maritime innovation. At the core of ShippingLab’s work are industry-driven technical projects, where partners collaborate to develop, test, and implement new technologies and solutions that address critical challenges and ensure that Denmark remains a hub for cutting-edge maritime innovation.
Maintaining Denmark’s global leadership in maritime innovation requires a steady inflow of talents. ShippingLab actively supports this agenda by fostering collaboration between industry and research, creating an environment where talent development and cutting-edge innovation go hand in hand. In addition, ShippingLab is actively engaged in recruitment initiatives and together with collaboration partners across Blue Denmark, we are dedicated to attracting the next generation of talents to our exciting sector.
ShippingLab is supported by Innovation Fund Denmark, the Danish Maritime Fund, DS Norden, and the Lauritzen Foundation, alongside co-financing from project partners who invest their own expertise, time, and resources to drive innovation forward.
Why join ShippingLab?
We provide a structured environment where maritime stakeholders can develop, test, and implement new technologies and solutions. Our platform supports projects at every stage, from early ideation to execution and scaling.
With a track record of enabling industry-wide collaboration, ShippingLab is the ideal platform for organisations looking to shape the future of shipping. Whether you are a technology developer, shipowner, research institution, or another key actor in Blue Denmark, we invite you to collaborate with us.
If you would like to learn more or explore collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out to Project Director Magnus Gary.
Governance in ShippingLab
ShippingLab is a platform for collaboration across the entire maritime value chain, and our governance structure reflects this ambition. The steering committee is composed of representatives from the shipping and maritime equipment industries, research institutions, business organisations, and public authorities – ensuring that ShippingLab develops solutions that are both technically ambitious and practically applicable in the industry.
Together with the project director – who anchors the day-to-day coordination and ensures strategic alignment – the committee holds the overall responsibility for guiding ShippingLab’s development. Its members serve as a bridge between their respective organisations and the broader innovation work carried out within ShippingLab.
This wide representation ensures that decisions are made with insight into the full range of industry needs – from developing new technologies to their implementation on board.
Members of the steering committee
Morten Vejlgaard-Laursen
(Chair)
Head of Process Development, Two-Stroke R&D, MAN Energy Solutions
Lina Barsøe
(Vice Chair)
Head of Decarbonization Pathways, DFDS
Kjeld Dittmann
Innovation Lead – Fleet Technology, Head of Vessel and Cargo Connectivity, A.P. Moller – Maersk
Kjeld Roar Jensen
Head of Fleet Systems, TORM
Stefan Møller Olsen
R&D Manager, Marine Technology and Innovation, Hempel
Peter Krogsgaard Sørensen
Vice President, FORCE Technology
Malene Loftager Mundt
Director, Maritime Regulation and Legal Affairs, Danish Maritime Authority
Per Winther Christensen
Head of Technical Affairs, Danish Shipping
Jenny N. Braat
CEO, Danish Maritime
Mette Sanne Hansen
Head of Maritime DTU, Technical University of Denmark
Project leadership and work packages
ShippingLab’s activities are structured into individual projects and work packages. Each project or work package is led by a dedicated project manager responsible for coordination and technical progress. The project managers work closely with partners and report to ShippingLab’s Project Director and the steering committee. This ensures strong alignment between strategic direction and day-to-day development work.
Partners in ShippingLab
ShippingLab brings together a broad coalition of partners across the maritime sector – from shipowners and technology suppliers to research institutions, authorities, and industry associations. This collaboration provides a common platform for testing and developing new solutions that support the green, safe, and digital transition at sea, while also contributing to competence development and attracting the next generation of talent to the industry.
Shipowners
A.P. Moller-Maersk
BW Epic Kosan
DanPilot
DFDS
DS Norden
Hapag-Lloyd
Lauritzen Bulkers
Maersk Tankers
MHO-CO
Navigator Gas
Rohde Nielsen
Scandlines
Svitzer
TORM
UltraBulk
Technology suppliers
Aerotak
Alfa Laval Aalborg
Aprendio
Automation Lab
Ballard Power Systems
Blue Atlas Robotics
Blue World Technologies
Bunker One
Carsoe
Cobham Satcom
Copenhagen Commercial Platform
Copenhagen Malmo Port
Copenhagen Merchants/Navi Merchants
DanaDynamics
Danelec Marine
DecarbonICE
Desmi
Eltronic Fueltech
EMRI
Flex Feb
G-O Maritime Group
Green Instruments
Hempel
Hullrover
Hvide Sande Shipyard, Steel and Service
Init Logimatic Engineering
Insatech
Iron Pump
Knud E. Hansen
Kvasir Technologies
Logimatic Engineering
Maersk Management Consulting
MAN Energy Solutions
MASH Makes
Njord
Nordic Marine Partners
Odense Maritime Technology
OSK Design
Port of Aalborg
Rina Digital Solutions
Tuco Marine
Upteko
Vessel Performance Solutions
Weathernews Int.
Wärtsilä Lyngsø Marine
Approved Technological Institutes
Danish Technological Institute
FORCE Technology
DBI – The Danish Institute of Fire and Security
Authorities
Danish Geodata Agency
Danish Maritime Authority
Industry Associations
Danish Maritime
Danish Shipping
Classification Societies
Lloyd’s Register
Universities and schools
Copenhagen Business School
Denmark’s Technical University
IT University
Svendborg International Maritime Academy – SIMAC
University of Copenhagen
University of Southern Denmark
University of Aalborg
World Maritime University
Aalborg University
Fredericia School of Marine and Technical Engineering
Martec
Teknika
Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering (AAMS)
Søværnets Officersskole