A hub for innovation in maritime digital technologies

Since its establishment in May 2022, Marintec has made significant progress in developing digital technologies for the maritime industry. It is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy and the broader maritime industry through cutting-edge research, development, and commercialisation.

About Marintec

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    Leaders in innovation

    We drive research and development in digital technologies, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of engineering and IT advancements focused on real world, commercial applications.

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    Delivering world-class outcomes

    We are committed to delivering innovative and commercially relevant outcomes that have a positive impact on the maritime sector.

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    Academic industry collaboration

    With the resources and expertise of Navantia Australia, combined with the knowledge and facilities of UTS, we bring together the best of academia and industry.

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    Research translation

    Since May 2020, our partnership has forged strong research-led solutions, collaborating between academia and industry.

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    Nurturing sovereign capability

    Our partnership focuses on nurturing Australia's sovereign capability by developing the required future workforce for the maritime sector.

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    Skilled maritime professionals

    Through internships, PhD programs, and employment opportunities, we ensure graduates have the skills needed to thrive in the industry.

Our capability

Marintec serves as the gateway for the maritime industry, bridging market-driven opportunities with deep-tech research to deliver practical, high-impact solutions. Through multidisciplinary collaboration between universities, industry, and Navy ecosystems, we are committed to continuous innovation, establishing best practices for sustained value creation. 

With our technological leadership and smart solutions, we're shaping the future of maritime innovation.

Partner with us

Latest news

A project to build new maritime technology using artificial intelligence to coordinate teams of robots has garnered more than $2 million in Australian Government funding.

Marintec is an industry-led joint research institute established by Navantia Australia and UTS that aims to develop digital technologies for the maritime industry and set a new standard for industry-university partnerships.

Since its inception, Marintec has actively engaged with industry partners to expedite the integration of digital solutions

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Contact us

For more information about Marintec and potential partnership opportunities, please contact Frank Jensen, Director of Marintec, at frank.jensen@uts.edu.au