Imagine trying to upgrade an old car to be electric, but you have to guess which parts work together without taking the car apart. This tool acts like a super-smart digital twin that tests thousands of upgrade combinations instantly. It helps ship owners pick the cheapest and cleanest way to modernize their vessels without the guesswork.
Ship owners cannot currently determine the most efficient way to reduce emissions because existing tools evaluate upgrades one by one. This makes it impossible to find the best combination of technologies for vessels that must last up to 50 years.
An AI-driven software tool featuring 6 synthesis models for different ship types and an integrated cost-benefit model for regulatory compliance.
If you are a ship operator dealing with aging fleets that must meet strict emission laws — this project developed a cost-benefit synthesis model that identifies the best combination of retrofit technologies to keep your ships compliant for their 25-50 year lifespan.
If you are a ship designer dealing with the slow process of evaluating retrofit options one by one — this project developed an AI simulator that analyzes the total design space quickly to find optimal solutions for 6 different ship types.
If you are a technology developer dealing with uncertainty about how your hardware fits into a larger ship system — this project developed surrogate models that simulate how different technologies work together in a real-world environment.
Based on available project data, the specific pricing or cost of the software is not mentioned.
Yes, the project targets 6 different ship types defined by the ZEWT Partnership and involves 14 industrial partners to ensure real-world applicability.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, though the consortium includes 14 companies with industrial interests.
The tool integrates a cost-benefit model that specifically considers regulatory compliance and life cycle assessment metrics.
The project runs from 2026-05-01 to 2029-04-30, with optimized solutions ready for adoption after the project ends.
The project is heavily industry-driven, with a 74% industry ratio. It brings together a practical ecosystem of 14 companies, including 6 ship operators, 3 designers, and 2 software developers, ensuring the resulting tool is built for commercial needs rather than just academic research.
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