Methanol and renewable fuels for marine enginesprimary
1 project
FASTWATER project focused specifically on methanol combustion engine retrofit and commercialization for carbon-neutral waterborne transport.
Organization
SCANDINAOS AB
Swedish maritime SME specializing in methanol fuel retrofit for ships and smart inland waterway logistics systems.
Technology SMEtransportSESMENo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€1.3M
Unique partners
49
What they do
Their core work
ScandinAOS is a Gothenburg-based SME specializing in maritime and inland waterway transport innovation, with a strong focus on vessel design concepts and clean fuel transitions. They contribute technical expertise on methanol-powered marine engines, retrofit solutions for existing fleets, and smart logistics systems for inland shipping. Their work bridges two critical challenges in European waterborne transport: decarbonizing fuel systems and modernizing how freight moves through rivers and ports.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Inland waterway transport and logisticsprimary
2 projects
Both NOVIMAR and NOVIMOVE addressed freight logistics on inland waterways, including vessel train concepts, port feeder systems, and smart scheduling.
Smart vessel and navigation systemssecondary
2 projects
NOVIMAR and NOVIMOVE involved smart bridge systems, Galileo-based navigation, real-time river data, and innovative vessel concepts.
Marine engine retrofit and defossilizationsecondary
1 project
FASTWATER specifically targets gradual transition from fossil to methanol through retrofit of existing combustion engines rather than full replacement.
Port logistics and cross-docking systemsemerging
1 project
NOVIMOVE explored cross-docking and port feeder concepts for more effective freight movement at inland terminals.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Maritime transport concepts
Recent focus
Methanol marine fuel and smart inland logistics
ScandinAOS entered H2020 in 2017 through NOVIMAR, focused on new maritime and inland waterway transport concepts — essentially rethinking how vessels and freight systems operate. By 2020, their focus sharpened in two parallel directions: clean fuel transitions (methanol retrofit for marine engines via FASTWATER) and smarter inland logistics (vessel trains, smart scheduling via NOVIMOVE). The shift from general transport concepts to concrete decarbonization and digitalization solutions reflects the broader EU push toward green waterborne transport.
ScandinAOS is moving toward practical decarbonization of waterborne transport, combining clean fuel retrofit with digitalized logistics — positioning them well for the EU's zero-emission shipping agenda.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European12 countries collaborated
ScandinAOS operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never leading projects but contributing specialized maritime expertise to large research and innovation actions. With 49 unique partners across 12 countries from just 3 projects, they work in sizeable European consortia and appear open to diverse partnerships. Their consistent participation in transport-focused projects suggests they are a reliable technical contributor rather than a project initiator.
Through 3 projects, ScandinAOS has built a network of 49 partners across 12 countries — a broad reach for a small company, reflecting the large consortium sizes typical of EU transport research. Their Gothenburg base places them in one of Northern Europe's major port and maritime hubs.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
ScandinAOS combines two capabilities rarely found together in one SME: expertise in methanol fuel transitions for marine engines and smart logistics systems for inland waterways. Based in Gothenburg — Scandinavia's largest port — they bring real-world proximity to maritime operations that complements their R&D work. For consortium builders, they offer a compact but focused partner that understands both the engine room and the logistics chain of waterborne freight.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- FASTWATERTheir largest funded project (EUR 509K), directly targeting methanol as a transition fuel for marine transport — a topic now central to EU Green Deal shipping targets.
- NOVIMOVEExplored ambitious inland waterway concepts including autonomous vessel trains and Galileo-integrated smart navigation, pointing toward the future of river freight in Europe.
Cross-sector capabilities
Energy — marine fuel transition and renewable methanol systemsEnvironment — decarbonization of freight transport and emissions reductionDigital — smart navigation, Galileo integration, real-time river monitoringManufacturing — engine retrofit and combustion system adaptation
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