Preface01 An introduction to the Blue Economy An ocean of opportunity Embracing complexity References02 Shipping Navigating an unprecedented sea of data Playing ‘spoof’ Rising to the cyber challenge Tackling the energy challenge Plain sailing? From reaction to prediction The power of sharing Conclusion References03 Ports and harbours Leading the global charge against harmful emissions Ports in a storm Safe berth Something in the air Taking down the particulates Setting the scene for innovation Conclusion References04 Offshore renewables Channelling the power of the oceans A climate of fear Winds of change Floating a new idea Maintenance from afar Continuous operation ‘On land’ at sea Potential downsides Cross-cutting value Conclusion References05 The cruise industry Pushing the digital boundaries of the customer experience Greener and cleaner Coming in from the cold Back to the future Floating on the digital revolution Getting personal Safe and secure Okay, Zoe? Reaching for the stars Conclusion References06 Maritime surveillance Maintaining eyes on the sea SAR-struck Dark matters Oil on the water Digital dodging Robocams Quality, quantity and safety of data Conclusion References07 Aquaculture Meeting the world’s food needs in an environmentally sound manner The global race In full bloom Communication breakdown Net effect Imprisoned in steel Conclusion References08 Hydrography and bathymetry Bringing clarity to the ocean floor One data set, multiple uses Actionable intelligence Ports, boundaries and offshore developments From theory to action Order from chaos Safety blanket ‘Irmageddon’ A light in the dark Setting the future course Conclusion References09 Ocean conservation Protecting and preserving the future of the seas and oceans A broader challenge Micro waves Harnessing the social network Going with the flow Power to (and from) the people Sounding off Pushing the boundaries Reap what you sow Conclusion References10 Sustainable fisheries Casting a digital net to help feed the world A light in the blue Providing the framework A multi-faceted problem Airborne AI The open data challenge Conclusion References11 Subsea monitoring Shining a light on the mysteries of the deep Advanced AUVs Establishing the search rhythm Continual challenge Needles in a watery haystack All eyes on flight MH370 Raising the profile of dangerous wrecks New possibilities The ‘system of systems’ Safeguarding the world’s data The fragility of the connected world Getting power back to shore Conclusion References12 Safety of life at sea Protecting human life in the harshest of environments VR, wearables and robots to the rescue No safety net Forewarned is forearmed Caught in the net Cruise control? Proof positive Funding the future Invest to save Conclusion References13 Conclusion Successfully navigating a sea of opportunity The keys to successful product development in the Blue Economy Be wanted: Meet a need Be user-led: Learn and pivot Be sustainable: Develop the business model Be patient and resilient: Customer take-up might take time Addressing the Blue Economy funding network Incubation and acceleration The key enabler: A shift in investment priorities? The greatest gifts ReferenceIndex