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The Iceland Ocean Cluster’s mission is to create value and discover new opportunities by connecting entrepreneurs, businesses and knowledge in the marine industries.

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Technology companies visit Ålesund, Norway

Technology companies visit Ålesund, Norway

A group of technology companies within the Iceland Ocean Cluster, that are working together on developing a holistic design of fishing vessels, visited the Vard shipyard in Norway this week and went on board Havfisk's new vessel. The vessel contains various equipment...

Ocean Cluster Analysis: Can ship building grow in Iceland?

Ocean Cluster Analysis: Can ship building grow in Iceland?

A new Ocean Cluster Analysis explains opportunities in ship building and repairs for Icelandic businesses. Ocean Technology has been growing considerably for the past years or 10-13% annually. Interestingly, exports of ship equipment have been the biggest contributors...

Article about the Ocean Cluster in Norsk Fiskerinæring

Article about the Ocean Cluster in Norsk Fiskerinæring

A new article was published in Norsk Fiskerinæring this weeks that talks about the Ocean Cluster House and the work we do there. Interested parties can read the paper online at Norsk Fiskerinæring or click here.

A new study: The ocean cluster in Iceland contributes 28.4% of GDP

A new study: The ocean cluster in Iceland contributes 28.4% of GDP

The economic impact of the ocean cluster in Iceland grows for the second year in a row and now amounts to 28.4% of GDP according to a new study by the Iceland Ocean Cluster. Furthermore, the study shows: » In total the ocean cluster creates between 25 and 35 thousand...

New growth opportunities in logistics shown in a new long-term strategy

New growth opportunities in logistics shown in a new long-term strategy

Today, the Iceland Ocean Cluster's Transportation and Ports Group published a new long term strategy in logistics and transportation. Iceland's Minister of the Interior, Hanna Birna Kristjansdottir, will accept the first copy of the paper this afternoon. 18 businesses...