Our Partners
The Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
The Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), a leader in polar research, collaborates with Malizia Explorer to access regions beyond the reach of larger vessels. AWI contributes instruments, co-develops missions, and supports data analysis to expand polar oceanographic research.
“Malizia Explorer embodies what climate action demands: collaboration across disciplines, novel infrastructure, and science as our common foundation.”
Pr. Dr. Antje Boetjus - Fomer AWI director
F. Laeisz
The Hamburg-based shipping company F. Laeisz brings decades of experience in operating research vessels for polar and ocean science. As the operator of both the iconic icebreaker Polarstern and the sailing vessel Eugen Seibold, a platform for marine chemistry research, Laeisz is at the forefront of scientific exploration at sea. Their deep experience in managing complex scientific missions at sea is highly valuable for the development of Malizia Explorer, helping ensure that our vessel meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and research capability.
“With Malizia Explorer, we see a new generation of research vessel emerging: one that’s agile, low-impact, and built for collaboration. We’re happy to support this initiative and share our operational experience to help make it a success.”
Nikolaus Schües - Laeisz CEO
GEOMAR
GEOMAR, a leading marine research institute, partners with Malizia Explorer to study key regions like the tropical Atlantic, complementing its long-term observatory near Cape Verde. The collaboration includes scientific support, instrumentation, and training opportunities for early-career researchers.
“This project ensures that ocean science not only advances our understanding, but actively contributes to sustainable solutions for the pressing challenges of our future”
Prof. Dr. Katja Matthes - Director of GEOMAR
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Hereon is committed to shaping a sustainable future by understanding, quantifying and guiding the interactions between technology and the natural environment. Through interdisciplinary research in materials, coastal and environmental sciences, combined with real world observations, advanced data infrastructures and digital twins of complex systems, Hereon develops knowledge and innovative solutions to strengthen resilience, enable sustainable development and deliver tangible societal benefit.
“Shaping a sustainable future requires more than understanding today’s challenges – it requires developing solutions together. The collaboration with Malizia allows us to combine observation, technology and interdisciplinary science to strengthen coastal resilience and support sustainable ocean futures.”
Prof. Dr. Oliver Zielinski (Director of Hereon)