Innovation Norway has awarded a hull-cleaning pioneer ECOsubsea a $6.2 million Green Growth Loan, which will be used to partially fund the construction of next-generation hull-cleaning robots.In addition to expanding its fleet of next-generation hull-cleaning robots, ECOsubsea will also use the funding to expand its operations in Singapore.
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $95,600 in STEM grants to 22 local schools and educational organizations.The aim is to foster innovation and critical thinking among youth. The grants will support a variety of hands-on projects, classroom technology enhancements and STEM-focused curriculums.