CA23159 - Decarbonising Waterborne Transportation
DeWaTra project, focuses on addressing the challenge of global warming and its connection to rising Earth temperatures, with a particular emphasis on the role of the shipping industry in international trade.
DeWaTra introduces the concept of “green shipping” as a comprehensive approach to enhance environmental conditions within the shipping sector.
The project outlines various technological and operational strategies, including optimizing ship hull design, implementing energy-saving devices, exploring alternative fuels, utilizing wind energy, and employing artificial neural networks (ANN) for predicting fuel consumption and emissions. Additionally, it highlights the use of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data for studying ship emissions’ impact on air quality.
The primary objective of the proposed project is to achieve a higher level of sustainability in shipping by reducing CO2 emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international regulations.
Research questions explored in this proposal
This initiative sets clear and ambitious goals, such as developing numerical models, assessing the performance of technology combinations, fostering capacity-building, and influencing transport policy measures to promote sustainable maritime practices.
Network
This COST Action in the maritime field is spearheaded by a network of experts with extensive experience in EU projects with a focus on green shipping and nurturing young researchers’ careers.
DeWaTra working groups
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The COST Action DeWaTra welcomes research-active scientists working in the field.
How can I participate?
Read the Action Description MoU
Inform the Main Proposer/Chair of your interest (email)
Apply to join your Working Groups of interest
Please note, Management Committee nominations are carried out through the COST National Coordinators
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