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TNO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO) is one of the major contract research organisations in Europe. With a staff of approximately 3500 and an annual turnover of 580 million Euros, TNO is carrying out research in order to achieve impact on the following seven themes: Healthy Living, Industrial Innovation, Transport and Mobility, Energy, Built Environment, Information Society, and Defence, Safety and Security.

TNO functions as an intermediary between basic research organisations and industry. By translating scientific knowledge into practical applications, TNO contributes to the innovation capacity of (small and medium sized) businesses and government. TNO is involved in many international projects (about 30% of the market turnover), including EU-funded collaborations.

In the theme of Energy, applied research is carried out in cooperation with the industry, in the areas of Energy Efficiency, Oil and Gas, Raw Materials and Maritime and Offshore. The expertise covers relevant technological aspects as well as the influence of human behaviour.

In the research group of Maritime and Offshore, the main activities include laboratory facilities for experimental test and trials (mechanical and human), the facilitation of alternative solutions within prevailing regulations and the development of new technologies and calculation models. TNO provides knowledge and solutions for the sustainable exploration of the world’s oceans with a strong focus on:

-           Safe, reliable and cost-effective man-machine operations in extreme environments;

-           Development of sustainable solutions and a license to operate;

-           Prediction and extension of life-time asset performance.