Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) shipbuildingprimary
1 project
FIBRESHIP focused on design, production guidelines, inspection methodologies, and full-scale demonstrators for large-length FRP ships.
Organization
FUNDACION CENTRO TECNOLOGICO SOERMAR
Spanish maritime technology SME specialising in composite shipbuilding, vessel electrification, and ship lifecycle software for waterborne transport.
Technology SMEtransportESSMEThin data (2/5)
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€915K
Unique partners
43
What they do
Their core work
SOERMAR is a Spanish maritime technology research centre focused on advancing ship design, construction, and operational efficiency. They work on composite (FRP) shipbuilding for large vessels, ship lifecycle management software, and battery-electric propulsion systems for short sea shipping. Their practical contributions span from production guidelines and inspection methods for fibre-reinforced ships to battery management systems for ferries and coastal vessels.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Maritime battery and electrification systemsprimary
1 project
SEABAT addresses hybrid battery systems, scalable battery architectures, BMS, and power converters for short sea vessels and ferries.
Ship lifecycle software and digital toolssecondary
2 projects
SHIPLYS developed ship lifecycle software solutions, and FIBRESHIP included an adapted software tool for FRP vessel management.
Maritime environmental performancesecondary
2 projects
Both FIBRESHIP (fuel saving, environmental impact abatement) and SEABAT (battery propulsion) target reduced emissions in waterborne transport.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Ship design and composite materials
Recent focus
Maritime battery electrification
SOERMAR's early H2020 work (2016-2019) centred on ship lifecycle software and advanced composite materials for shipbuilding, focusing on making large FRP vessels practical through design rules and inspection methods. Their most recent project (SEABAT, started 2021) marks a clear pivot toward maritime electrification — battery systems, power electronics, and hybrid propulsion for ferries and short sea shipping. This shift mirrors the broader maritime industry's transition from structural innovation toward decarbonisation through electrification.
SOERMAR is moving from ship structural innovation toward electrified maritime propulsion, positioning themselves for the EU's zero-emission waterborne transport push.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European18 countries collaborated
SOERMAR operates exclusively as a consortium participant — they have never coordinated an H2020 project but consistently contribute technical expertise. With 43 unique partners across 18 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia typical of maritime transport RIAs. This suggests they are a trusted technical contributor that larger coordinators invite for specific maritime engineering capabilities.
Despite only 3 projects, SOERMAR has built a broad network of 43 partners spanning 18 countries, indicating they work in large pan-European maritime consortia. Their network is heavily European with no apparent geographic concentration beyond Spain.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
SOERMAR sits at a rare intersection of maritime structural engineering (composite shipbuilding) and maritime electrification (battery systems for vessels). As a research-active SME rather than a large institute, they offer the technical depth of a research centre with the agility and practical orientation of a small company. For consortium builders in waterborne transport, they bring hands-on Spanish maritime industry connections and a track record across both ship construction and clean propulsion.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- FIBRESHIPTheir largest funded project (EUR 382K), tackling the ambitious goal of making full-size fibre-reinforced polymer ships commercially viable with production guidelines and full-scale demonstrators.
- SEABATTheir most recent and longest-running project (2021-2025), representing their strategic pivot into maritime battery systems and electrified waterborne transport.
Cross-sector capabilities
Energy storage and battery management systemsAdvanced composite materials and manufacturingEnvironmental impact assessment and emissions reductionDigital tools for asset lifecycle management
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