Ocean Exchange Announces Two Winners of $100,000 Grants

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Oct. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- The Ocean Exchange is pleased to introduce the two winners of the Ocean Exchange 2014 awards. Each award includes a $100,000 prize from worldwide sponsors Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL).

This year’s $100,000 Gulfstream Navigator Award 2014 was given to Okeanos Technology’s Water Chip™, Desalination at the Speed of Light, a solid-state platform that uses a membrane free, micro-scale process to desalinate water with radical energy efficiency.

"Many congratulations to Tony Frudakis, winner of this year’s Gulfstream Navigator award,” said Joe Lombardo, executive vice president, Aerospace Group, General Dynamics, parent company of Gulfstream Aerospace. “'Desalination at the Speed of Light' truly accelerates sustainability through its ability to produce fresh water more efficiently and more quickly than any existing technology. We are excited about the possibilities that this product could bring to ensure a positive future for our environment."

Advancing a commercially viable shipping and logistics solution for increased sustainability through zero-emissions, transport on land and at sea, the WWL Orcelle® Award of 2014 and $100,000 has been awarded to Deep Green from Minesto AB of Sweden.   Deep Green is an innovative solution to generate energy from low velocity water currents.

“Tonight, we honor a worthy recipient and an innovative concept whose ideas and implementation will help take us one step closer to our vision of a zero-emissions future in the field of marine transport and logistics,” says Ray Fitzgerald, President of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas.

Both solutions reduce the use of nature’s resources and waste and increase productivity and economic well being.

About the Ocean Exchange

Founded in 2010, The Ocean Exchange is the intersection where organizations from around the world advance and promote their cutting edge solutions and innovations in materials, devices, processes, and systems.   We have created the knowledge-based catalyst for organizations to achieve their sustainability goals. By connecting innovators and organizations, The Ocean Exchange empowers the successful application of solutions for the greater good.

About Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics , designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,200 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G150^TM, the Gulfstream G280^TM, the Gulfstream G450^TM, the Gulfstream G550^TM, the Gulfstream G650^TM and the Gulfstream G650ER^TM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales^TM. The company employs more than 15,000 people at 12 major locations. We invite you to visit our website for more information and photos at www.gulfstreamnews.com.

About Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics delivers innovative and sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo. The company also specializes in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL's sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling and a comprehensive range of specialized technical services. For more information, please visit www.2wglobal.com.