In September 2025, the INESC TEC/TEC4SEA research vessel NI Mar Profundo supported a twelve-day campaign whose objective was the acquisition of physical, chemical and biologial oceanographic data. The mission was conducted by IPMA (Instituto Português do Mar e da...
Geophysical survey at the Aguçadoura site
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In August 2025, the INESC TEC/TEC4SEA research vessel NI Mar Profundo completed a geophysical survey mission at the Aguçadoura site, in which it supported the magnetic, seismic and topographic assessment of the area. The mission was performed from July 25 to August 11, and was executed by an external scientific team on behalf of the final user.
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Testing new equipment and capabilities in real operating conditions
In June 2025, INESC TEC/TEC4SEA research vessel participated in a mission whose purpose was to test, in real life operational conditions, some new maritime equipment and capabilities, on behalf of IPMA (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera). The tests were...
Kick-off meeting
The kick-off meeting was held on the 7th and 8th of March 2016 at Porto (Portugal) and joined together the six partners of the consortium.
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In the Black’22: A new era of Ocean Exploration
In the Black’22: A new era of Ocean Exploration
November 17, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm at INESC Brussels Hub in Rue du Luxembourg 3, 1000
Brussels,Belgium by INESC TEC | Public
Brussels,Belgium by INESC TEC | Public
This year we are celebrating 5 editions of IN THE BLACK! During these 5 years we had the chance to experience major breakthroughs in Ocean Exploration, namely: the opportunities for
IN THE BLACK’21: Impact Assessment for Future Exploitation of Underwater Minerals
IN THE BLACK’21: Impact Assessment for Future Exploitation of Underwater Minerals
November 19, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at INESC Brussels Hub in Rue du Luxembourg 3, 1000
Brussels,Belgium by INESC TEC | Public
Brussels,Belgium by INESC TEC | Public
IN THE BLACK’21, focusing this year on “IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR FUTURE EXPLOITATION OF UNDERWATER MINERALS”, is expected to generate renewed momentum to the Raw Materials Community in general. In addition to strengthening
In The Black’20: The safety of people and the planet through the application of technology
In The Black’20: The safety of people and the planet through the application of technology
IN THE BLACK’20, focusing this year on “The safety of people and the planet through the application of technology”, is expected to generate renewed momentum to the EIT Raw Materials Community. In
IN THE BLACK’19: Exploration, Extraction and Construction Opportunities for Underwater Techonology
IN THE BLACK’19: Exploration, Extraction and Construction Opportunities for Underwater Techonology
June 27, 2019 at ISEP in Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431
Porto,4249-015Portugal by INESC TEC | Public
Porto,4249-015Portugal by INESC TEC | Public
IN THE BLACK’19, focusing this year on Exploration, Extraction and Construction Opportunities for Underwater Technology, is expected to generate renewed momentum to the EIT Raw Materials Community. In addition to strengthening the connections between KIC Partners, we ...