Imagine having a smart security system for a giant floating warehouse. It uses a network of sensors and drones that can see through smoke and fog to spot fires early. This information is sent to a digital assistant that helps the crew and port authorities act quickly to save the ship and the ocean.
Container ships lack fixed fire detection systems above the weather deck, leading to massive losses of cargo and human life and environmental damage to coastal zones.
A Digital Solution (DS) integrating fixed/mobile IoT sensors and drones. A concrete deliverable is a Prototype of the UAS Recharging Station.
If you are a ship operator dealing with the risk of cargo fires on weather decks — this project developed a Digital Solution that integrates IoT sensors and drones to provide real-time situational awareness. This prevents massive losses of cargo and human life.
If you are a port authority dealing with hazardous vessels entering the harbor — this project developed a system that shares real-time fire data with rescue teams. This ensures synchronized decision-making before the ship docks.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with outdated ship designs that lack deck fire detection — this project developed a prototype UAS recharging station and IoT sensor network. This allows you to offer IMO-compliant safety upgrades to ship owners.
Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost structures are not provided.
The project aims for a solution integrated into vessel IT architectures and IMO-compliant systems, suggesting a design intended for wide industrial application across the container ship fleet.
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing agreements are not detailed in the summary.
The Digital Solution integrates with IMO-compliant e-navigation systems and the existing IT architecture of the vessel.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with validation through simulations and real-world demonstrations.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 53% industry ratio, comprising 9 industrial partners, including 6 SMEs. With 17 partners across 5 countries (DE, ES, FR, IT, PL), the project balances academic research (2 universities, 4 research centers) with practical commercial application, indicating a strong push toward market viability.
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