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PLOCAN promotes the participation of Early Career Ocean Professionals in the All-Atlantic Forum 2025 in Brussels
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) announces the launch of a call for applications to select and fund the participation of an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) in the Intergenerational Dialogue Session of the All-Atlantic Forum 2025, to be held in Brussels (Belgium) during the week of September 22–26, 2025 (exact dates to
PLOCAN joins the International Workshop on Marine Technologies – MARTECH 2025
The AZTI headquarters in Pasaia (Basque Country) hosts this week the twelfth edition of the MARTECH international conference, which edition by edition consolidates as reference forum in Spain on marine technologies, bringing together in this edition more than 200 experts, researchers and professionals from all over the world. The workshop allows to show the latest
PLOCAN at the Annual General Assembly of the European Ocean Observing System, EuroGOOS
The European Ocean Observing System EuroGOOS, an association of national government agencies, research institutions and private companies committed to oceanography in the context of the Global Intergovernmental Ocean Observing System (GOOS), has recently held its annual general assembly of members. The Canary Islands Ocean Platform (PLOCAN), a member delegate of the organization, contributed to the
Students from the ULPGC Master’s in Oceanography explore professional opportunities in the marine sector at PLOCAN
Students from the Master’s in Oceanography at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) took part today in a session at the facilities of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN), aimed at showcasing the strategic role of this infrastructure and the wide range of professional opportunities offered by the marine-maritime sector.
PLOCAN to implement its first digital twin to optimize the management of its offshore platform
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) is taking a further step towards technological innovation with the development of its first digital twin, an advanced tool that will allow real-time monitoring and simulation of operations on its offshore platform from its land-based headquarters. This project reinforces PLOCAN’s commitment to sustainability and energy transformation. In
The Vice President of the Canary Islands Government highlights PLOCAN’s strategic role in economic diversification and blue innovation
The Vice President and Minister of Economy, Industry, Commerce and Self-Employed Workers of the Canary Islands Government, Manuel Domínguez, visited the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) today, where he held a working meeting with the management team and scientists of the institution to gain in-depth knowledge of the activities, challenges, and opportunities offered
PLOCAN strengthens coordination of the ICTS MARHIS by participating in the SEAS project technical workshop
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) recently took part in the technical workshop of the SEAS project (“Advanced Management System for the ICTS MARHIS”), held at the facilities of the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria (IHCantabria) and the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP). The SEAS project, funded by the Ministry
PLOCAN Hosts the Annual Meeting of the SHY Project
This week, the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) hosted the Annual General Assembly of the European SHY Project (Seawater Hydraulic PTO using Dynamic Passive Controller for Wave Energy Converters). The event brought together the nine consortium partners from universities, research centers, and leading companies in the marine renewable energy sector from across Europe.
Data from the ESTOC station collected by PLOCAN confirm the sustained increase in sea temperature in the Canary Islands
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has completed a new maintenance and renewal campaign at the EMSO-Canarias oceanic station, also known as ESTOC (European Station for Time-Series in the Ocean of the Canary Islands), located 112 km north of the archipelago at a depth of 3,610 meters. This infrastructure, operated by PLOCAN and
PLOCAN and ENSHORE SUBSEA explore new collaborations in advanced subsea technology
The British company ENSHORE SUBSEA conducted an on-site demonstration of its innovative RAPIDSCAN Subsea technology at its facilities located in the port of Blyth (United Kingdom). This event brought together leading representatives of the marine-maritime sector interested in new technological solutions for underwater operations, including the Canary Islands Ocean Platform (PLOCAN), which actively joined in