AirWing News, Industry Events / 2 Minutes / 26th November 2024
3rd place in the PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge 2024 Finals and winners of the Maritime Sustainability Award!
GT Wings Secures 3rd Place in Smart Port Challenge 2024
The GT Wings team is proud to have represented hashtag#AirWing™ technology on the global stage in Singapore, the heart of maritime innovation. George Thompson and Jonny Gambell spent the last 12 weeks on the PIER71™ Accelerator, refining our pitch, explored new opportunities, networking in the region and showcasing the future of sustainable shipping.
It was an honor to share the stage with 20 outstanding start-ups and connect with industry leaders, VCs, and maritime professionals at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Services.
A special thank you to OCBC Bank for recognising our commitment to driving sustainability and awarding us the Maritime Sustainability Award, presented by Angeline Teo.
We’re grateful to PIER71™, National University of Singapore, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for hosting this inspiring event. The incredible ideas and talent on display reaffirm the industry’s commitment to a greener future .
Congratulations to the other finalists, including Clearbot, Open Ocean Robotics, Planys Technologies, Thiospark Energy, EcoMarine Technologies Inc., Zelim, and SHECO. Together, we are shaping the future of shipping.
If you couldn’t make it to the Great Circle but believe there’s an opportunity to partner, contact us—we’d love to discuss how we can work together.
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This remarkable achievement reflects the deep technical leadership and innovation led by Henry Clarke, GT Wings’ Lead Systems Engineer. His role in designing and optimizing integrated systems for maritime wind propulsion has been pivotal in aligning the team’s engineering excellence with sustainability goals. Through continuous testing, iteration, and collaboration with global shipping stakeholders, Henry and his team have helped deliver real-world solutions that earned GT Wings both the 3rd place in the Smart Port Challenge 2024 and the prestigious Maritime Sustainability Award.
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