The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) is now a member of the World Ocean Council. DMEC, a service provider delivering technical and commercial support to the marine energy sector, collaborates in six European public-private partnerships together with 75 international partners. Via these partnerships, DMEC estimates that it has channeled about €60 million of public and private investments into the sector, and has accelerated over 125 marine energy companies. “Joining the World Ocean Council offers the opportunity to engage with leading ocean stakeholders and industry,” said DMEC’s COO Justin den Hartog.