According to our government, digital transformation is one of the most important success factors for growth, innovation and new activity. It is also the key to solving the social challenges of our time. Consider the sustainable generation of energy, the clean, safe and efficient organization of mobility or the provision of sufficient, healthy and sustainably produced food. These challenges play a major role in the Dutch part of the North Sea.
It is very busy on the North Sea
The North Sea is one of the most intensively used seas in the world. There are important shipping and flight routes and there are unique nature reserves. Fishing takes place and oil, gas and sand are extracted. Military exercises are taking place. There are pipes and cables on the seabed. And more and more wind farms are appearing off the coast.
About the digital transformation of the North Sea
According to our government, digitalization is one of the most important success factors for growth, innovation and new activity. It is also the key to solving the social challenges of our time. Consider the sustainable generation of energy, the clean, safe and efficient organization of mobility or the provision of sufficient, healthy and sustainably produced food. These challenges are more topical than ever in the Dutch part of the North Sea.
The North Sea has great economic and social value
Economic activities related to the North Sea already generate more than 24 billion euros per year for the Netherlands. That is approximately four percent of the Dutch gross national product. The North Sea plays a crucial role in the transitions to a sustainable blue economy and a sustainable energy and food supply. The North Sea thus makes an important contribution to increasing prosperity in the Netherlands and Europe.
Digital transformation as the key to efficient, safe and sustainable use of the North Sea
Digital transformation makes new activities in the North Sea possible and ensures that existing activities can take place cheaper, better and safer. The digital transformation of the North Sea is still in its infancy, but offers great opportunities to accelerate transitions and find solutions to current social issues, for example in the areas of safety, accessibility and nature restoration.