Imagine giving an old car a modern electric engine and a high-tech air filter to make it eco-friendly without buying a new one. This project does that for big ships by adding tools that catch carbon from exhaust and clean the air inside the cabins. It also includes a digital catalog to help ship owners pick the best upgrades for their specific vessel.
Ship owners face high costs and technical uncertainty when trying to meet climate neutrality targets for existing fleets. There is a lack of standardized protocols and a clear directory of compatible retrofitting technologies.
A software catalogue for retrofitting decisions and a suite of hardware solutions including carbon capture membranes, ultrasound air-cleaning systems, and heat-to-syngas converters.
If you are a ship operator dealing with strict emission laws — this project developed retrofitting protocols and a software tool that helps you choose the best carbon capture and energy-saving upgrades for your existing fleet.
If you are a shipyard dealing with the technical challenge of upgrading old engines — this project developed validated retrofitting solutions and a software catalogue to streamline the installation of carbon capture and HVAC energy-saving systems.
If you are a CCUS provider dealing with high operational costs — this project developed an ultrasound pre-treatment technology that reduces OPEX costs for carbon capture in flue gas streams.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project aims to offer a realistic and competitive alternative in the CCUS market to reduce OPEX costs.
Yes, the project aims to bring solutions to TRL 8, with demonstrations moving from land-based engines to actual waterborne vessels to ensure industrial applicability.
Based on available project data, the software tool is designed as a catalogue to be used and enriched by the global marine community, though specific licensing terms are not detailed.
The project focuses specifically on retrofitting, meaning the tools are designed to be adapted to existing engines and HVAC systems without requiring new ship construction.
The project runs from February 2023 to January 2027, with the goal of reaching TRL 8 by the end of the period.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 60% industry ratio, comprising 6 industrial partners (including 5 SMEs) and 4 academic/research entities. This balance, coordinated by the Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute and including a real-world end-user (Calmac), suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and practical application rather than pure theory.
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