danaos eu ongoing projects 06.22 by Takis Varelas

Danaos EU Research and innovation projects 2022 semi-annual summary

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Danaos EU Research centre | 2021 an overview

The closure of 2021 finds DANAOS holding a leading role in bona fide maritime research and innovation. For several years, it is embracing international research collaboration through an active engagement in joint initiatives and synergies, reflected today in the participation of DANAOS in 21 research projects co-funded by the European Union. The organization is ranked as the first profit-oriented private entity in Greek-Cypriot maritime research, investing a value-driven effort in research activities to enjoy benefits in energy efficiency, vessel operational sustainability and service quality. Our research interests are focused on alternate fuels (LPG, cells, H2, NH3 ,CH3OH) and energy sources (wind, solar, waves, electricity) assessment and feasibly, retrofits for energy efficiency (Waste heat recovery, bulbous modification, propellers optimization and appendages, antifouling, SCR ). Maritime 4.0 revolutionists, we are working on IoT, big data analytics, AI, deep learning, robotics, autonomy, underwater vehicles, simulation, maritime digital twin, augmented reality, cybersecurity and safety (mass evacuation system and vessel design). Our work is based also on the development of decision support systems and models (bunkering, weather routing, anomaly detection, benefit of doubt, etc) and LCxA (Life cycle assessment for x: performance, cost, efficiency). DANAOS is advancing research in energy efficiency and emission reduction by selecting projects that develop and apply revolutionary technologies. The AIRCOAT project is developing a self-adhesive fouling release foil, a passive air lubrication technology that utilizes the biomimetic Salvinia effect. This effect enables trapping air through combination of a hydrophobic micro-structured surface with hydrophilic pins. Applying a ship with such an AIRCOAT foil will produce a thin permanent air layer, which reduces the overall frictional resistance while acting as a physical barrier between water and hull surface. The air barrier further inhibits the attachment of fouling, the release of biocide substances (of underlying coatings) to the water and mitigates the radiation of ship noise. A prototype patch of the foil has been installed in CATHERINE C at a drydock in Constanta, Romania. The foil will be monitored in service for the validation of benefits and the quantification of the operational value.

Figure 1: AIRCOAT foil installation in CATHERINE C

DANAOS promotes sustainable shipping in the medium and long term taking part in EMERGE EU project, which has been granted a flagship status for the EU strategy for the Baltic Sea region. The Flagship status attracts attention and visibility especially to the recommendations and guidance for the stakeholders and decision makers. The objectives of EMERGE are (i) to quantify and evaluate the effects of potential emission reduction solutions for shipping in Europe for several scenarios, and (ii) to develop effective strategies and measures to reduce the environmental impacts of shipping. EMERGE objectives will be achieved through realworld test cases involving measurements and modelling on actual vessels, along main shipping routes and in sensitive European marine regions. To meet the objectives project collects and synthesizes experimental evidence on waste streams to water and emissions to air originating from ships, for different emission control technologies. The measurements are focusing on abatement techniques and including emissions to, and concentrations in water, air and marine biota. The project is especially investigating how effectively available scrubbers reduce the effects of key pollutants. In this context, DANAOS orchestrated a mobile on-board case study deployed in various European sea regions by applying a comprehensive measurement campaign in LEO C, a vessel equipped with an open-loop scrubber unit. The roadmap for decarbonisation in shipping is going hand-in-glove with the exploitation of alternative green fuels. DANAOS is studying and investigating the application of renewable and fossil-free fuels for sustainable and zero-emission waterborne transport. This investigation follows an integrated multidimensional life cycle assessment (LCA) where lifecycles of the alternative fuels are analyzed in classifications of Well-to-Tank, Tank-to-Wake phases. DANAOS applies LCA methodology assessing products of two EU-funded projects that explore alternative fuels and other energy efficiency technologies. e-SHyIPS project conducts studies in ship design, safety, material and components, and bunkering procedures for different maritime Hydrogen systems. The project will formulate a pre-standardization plan for an updated IGF Code for hydrogen-fuel ships and a roadmap to promote the hydrogen economy in the maritime ecosystem. ENGIMMONIA project targeting decarburization by proving the capabilities and the key role of ammonia as the most promising clean fuel for the future of the shipping sector. An ammonia dual-fuel engine concept on a standard marine engine platform will be validated and implemented with minimum changes to the base design. To prove the Ammonia Engines decarburization potential and guarantee ultra-low GHG emissions profile, an innovative dedicated exhaust after-treatment system (EATS) handling N2O, is developed. Performance of ammonia as carbon-free energy carrier is coupled with clean energy solutions for on-board electricity and HVAC (PV composite surface installations, waste heat recovery solutions based on ORC and adsorption chiller), thus fostering replicability at business, regulatory, policy and naval classification.

DANAOS always explores benefits in retrofit applications in order to reduce operating costs and make energy consumption sustainable. GATERS project introduces a very promising and novel propulsion system, which could establish a game-changing technology in the industry. Gate Rudder System is a costeffective retrofit solution for marine shipping and provides substantial improvements regarding environmental impacts and life cycle cost. Initial testing of the rudder system has already indicated substantial advantages (a max of 14% in trials and 30% in-service) in fuel saving and manoeuvrability. Shipping community is looking to make the leap from today’s vessels to the interconnected and automated ships of tomorrow. The successful utilization of sensors and IoT in the industry Figure 2: The Gate Rudder System requires a forward-thinking approach to leverage the benefits of Industry 4.0 in a more comprehensive manner. This concept underlies DANAOS research culture. Concepts of maritime 4.0 are materialized through several applications under development in a band of EU projects. BugWright2 project designs and implements an adaptable and integrated autonomous robotic solution for servicing ship structures. By combining the survey capabilities of autonomous Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) and small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV), with teams of magnetic-wheeled crawlers operating directly on the surfaces, the project inspection and cleaning system will be able to seamlessly merge the acquisition of a global overview of the structure with performing a detailed multi-robot visual and acoustic inspection detecting corrosion patches or cleaning the surface as necessary – all of this with minimal user intervention. Sleekship project is developing a semi-autonomous underwater vehicle that will both detect slime at early stages using a multispectral camera and clean it softly with cavitation jetting. SleekShip comprises a Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV) carrying a hyperspectral camera that captures light wavelength bands where light backscattering is less and the slime is easier to distinguish despite contamination. MOSES project focuses on bridging autonomous components in port-ship interface. The project’s innovations consolidate in a short-ship-shipping (SSS) network a hybrid electric autonomous feeder vessel, outfitted with a robotic container-handling system that is self-sufficient

in terms of handling containerized cargo, with a swarm of autonomous tugboats that automates manoeuvring and an automated docking system (MOSES Auto Dock).

Figure 3: MOSES autonomous SSS network

PALAEMON project is progressing the development of a sophisticated mass centralized evacuation system, based on a radical re-thinking of Mass Evacuation Vessels (MEVs) combined with an intelligent ecosystem of components providing real-time access to sensor-based critical information on-board establishing appropriate evacuation strategies whilst optimizing the operational planning of the evacuation process on damaged or flooded vessels. DANAOS leads conglomerates of multi-disciplinary researchers with skills and competencies that adds value to existing practices. SMARTSHIP project, under Marie-Curie European action, fosters research cooperation across borders, sectors and disciplines. DANAOS coordinates project work with a team of four researchers. SMARTSHIP aims to leverage DANAOS business intelligence and analytics platform for fleet performance monitoring, to circular economy design. Another topic with equal significance is the knowledge alliances in research action. WE participatie in SMARTSEA, Erasmus+ project the maritime M.Sc. in IoT . DANAOS is capitalizing on those European research initiatives, joining forces with organizations and institutes, which apply innovative thinking and promote intelligence to maritime operations.

Figure 4 2022 projects in progress infographic

01. HOLISHIP Holistic optimisation of SHIP design and operation for life cycle Development of innovative design methodologies, integrating design requirements (technical constraints. performance indicators. life-cycle cost. environmental impact) at an early design stage and for the entire life cycle in an integrated design environment. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/689074 video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsSfjnv_YjI&ab_channel=HOLISHIP site: : http://www.holiship.eu

02. ENGIMMONIA Sustainable technologies for future long distance shipping towards complete decarbonisation studies the benefits of using a carbon-free fuel like ammonia in vessel engines also coupling its benefits/ performances with other clean energy technologies like. Waste heat recovery solutions based on ORC and adsorption chiller for the production of electricity and space cooling respectively. Renewables integration on board thanks to the installation of PV composite surface easily installable on vessel structural parts and on board fuel/energy/heat management optimization via real time Energy Management System; towards the creation of ENGIMMONIA polygene ration energy hub. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/955413 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzqCjdzfDmU&t=7s&ab_channel=ENGIMMONIAH2020 url: https://www.engimmonia.eu

03. SLEEKSHIP Spectral Imaging Powered Ship Hull Biofouling Detection and Cleaning comprises a Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV) carrying a hyperspectral camera that captures light wavelength bands where light backscattering is less and the slime is easier to distinguish despite contamination. The inspection can take place in port waters while the ship is docked for other operations thus no additional charter-off time is incurred. An integrated cavitation-based cleaning tool allows for 100% paint-safe cleaning. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/950854 url: https://www.sleekship.eu video : https://youtu.be/LW7IRwhwN90

04. MOSES Automated Vessels and Supply Chain Optimisation for Sustainable SSS MOSES aims to significantly enhance the SSS component of the European container supply chain. A two-fold strategy will be followed for reducing the total time to berth for TEN-T Hub Ports and stimulating the use of SSS feeder services to small ports (hub and spoke traffic) that have limited or no infrastructure. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/861678 url: https://moses-h2020.eu/ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqUsgFfj6m8

05. EMERGE Evaluation, control and Mitigation of the EnviRonmental impacts of shipping Emissions EMERGE develops an integrated modelling framework to assess the combined impacts of shipping emissions on the aquatic and atmospheric environments, and the effects on marine ecosystems. The assessment will include the benefits and costs of control and mitigation options affecting water quality, air pollution exposure, health impact, climate forcing and bioaccumulation of pollutants. EMERGE will provide recommendations and guidance for stakeholders and decision-makers on cost-beneficial options for sustainable use of shipping on the medium and long term. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/874990 url: https://emerge-h2020.eu/

06. BUGWRIGHT2 Autonomous Robotic Inspection and Maintenance on Ship Hulls and Storage Tanks. The objective of BUGWRIGHT2 will be to bridge the gap between the current and desired capabilities of ship inspection and service robots by developing and demonstrating an adaptable autonomous robotic solution for servicing ship outer hulls. By combining the survey capabilities of autonomous Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) and small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV), with teams of magnetic-wheeled crawlers operating directly on the surface of the structure. The project inspection and cleaning system will be able to seamlessly merge the acquisition of a global overview of the structure with performing a detailed multi-robot visual and acoustic inspection of the structure, detecting corrosion patches or cleaning the surface as necessary – all of this with minimal user intervention.

cordis https://www.cordis.europa.eu/project/id/871260 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4bqUK2aPo&t=35s&ab_channel=BugWright2 web: http://www.bugwright2.eu/

07. GATERS GATE Rudder System as a Retrofit for the Next Generation Propulsion and Steering of Ships. GATERS proposes the first retrofit application of a novel propulsion and manoeuvring device for ships, called “Gate Rudder System”. It specifically addresses at the call text “to develop and demonstrate to TRL6 and higher innovative, cost-effective retrofit solution for marine shipping to provide substantial improvements regarding environmental impacts and life cycle cost. The goal of FIBRESHIP is to enable the construction of the entire hull and superstructure of large-length seagoing and inland ships in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) materials by overcoming several key technical challenges. cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/860337 url: https://www.gatersproject.com/ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YF_SnTWa4

08. FIBRESHIP Engineering, production and lifecycle management for the complete construction of large length FIBRE based SHIPs. The goal of FIBRESHIP is to enable the construction of the entire hull and superstructure of large-length seagoing and inland ships in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) materials by overcoming several key technical challenges. Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/723360 URL: www.fibreship.eu Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ7k7N78l-0&ab_channel=Fibreship

09. BIGDATASTACK High-performance data-centric stack for big data applications and operations BigDataStack delivers a complete high-performant stack of technologies addressing the emerging needs of data operations and applications. The stack is based on a front-runner infrastructure management system that drives decisions according to data aspects thus being fully scalable. Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/779747 URL: https://bigdatastack.eu/ Video: https://bigdatastack.eu/videos?page=2

10. THREAT-ARREST Cyber Security Threats and Threat Actors Training - Assurance Driven Multi-Layer, end-to end Simulation and Training develops an advanced training platform incorporating emulation, simulation, and serious gaming and visualization capabilities to adequately prepare stakeholders with different types of responsibility and levels of expertise in defending high-risk cyber systems and organizations to counter advanced known and new cyber-attacks. Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/786890 URL: https://www.threat-arrest.eu/

11. SMARTSHIP A data analytics, decision support and circular economy – based multi-layer optimisation platform towards a holistic energy efficiency, and emissions management aims to bring together Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of focused Universities, Research Institutions and Companies oriented into the maritime sector .Builds a holistic integrated ICT-based framework for the sustainable, individualized and completely automated energy management of ships. URL: https://www.smartship2020.eu/ Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/823916 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiYE-373mmE

12. SMARTSEA Surveying & MARiTime internet of thingS Education. The project aims to develop an advanced interactive / Joint Specialization course on ICT Maritime & Surveying Masters Degree (MSc) that will train technicians & engineers in the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the Maritime industry of the future and especially in the use of IoT systems (Internet of Things). The degree will follow the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits standards for certification recognition across the EU. In total, the degree will have 60 ECTS credit courses. URL: https://www.smart-sea.eu/

13. VESSELSLIFE Holistic Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Platform for the Shipping Industry delivers a TRL9 product to the market via a very clear concept & approach, as follows: A) Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a state-of-science and an Operational Decision Support Tool (interlinked models and algorithms) for economic and environmental optimization of maritime structures and ships. URL:https://shippingsaas.eu/

14. PALAEMON A holistic passenger ship evacuation and rescue ecosystem is intending to propose an independent, smart situation-awareness and guidance system for sustaining the active evacuation route for large crowds making EU passenger ships more seaworthy. PALAEMON’s approach is focused on the analysis of both physical and manmade vulnerabilities of a passenger ship, including the combination of both real situation awareness and ship status awareness within the operating environment. URL: https://palaemonproject.eu/ Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/814962 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvKkR6u2Dt4&ab_channel=SIMAVI

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15. AIRCOAT Biomimetic hull coating that reduces the frictional resistance of ships project to enhance a passive air lubrication technology that utilises the biomimetic Salvinia effect. This effect enables trapping air through combination of a hydrophobic micro-structured surface with hydrophilic pins. The project will technologically implement this effect on a self-adhesive foil system. Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/764553 URL: https://aircoat.eu/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEO2KXS-VRo&ab_channel=REVOLVE video1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1UUhYIwvxE&ab_channel=REVOLVE

16. E-SHyIPS Eco systemic knowledge in Standards for Hydrogen Implementation on Passenger Ship will define a pre-standardizatio plan for IGF code update for the hydrogen-based fuels passenger ships and a roadmap for the boost of Hydrogen economy in the maritime sector. Cordis: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101007226 URL: e-SHyIPS | On the wave of hydrogen

17. SEAHEALTH ELearning platform for Seafarers for first aid and health issues The aim of the project is the development of an asynchronous training platform that includes elementary basic knowledge, examples, video, and animation as well as realistic scenarios through which on-board personnel will receive credible and structured knowledge on how to deal with medical incidents on board. URL: Αρχική σελίδα - Seahealth

18. ORC4SHIP Development of optimized ORC technology for waste heat recovery in ships The project focuses on the development and optimal design of a heat-to-power system based on the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) technology, for recovering the waste heat from the cooling circuit of ships’ engines and converting it into electricity. The benefit of the shipping companies that will adopt this technology is to reduce the fuel consumption of their fleet by 3-4%. At the same time, this new solution contributes to the enhancement of the ship's energy efficiency and to the reduction of pollutant emissions, which are subjected to strict regulations by the IMO.

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19. DT4GS Open collaboration and open Digital Twin infrastructure for Green Smart Shipping DT4GS is aimed at delivering an “Open Digital Twin Framework” for both shipping companies and the broader waterborne industry actors to tap into new opportunities made available through the use of Digital Twins (DTs). The project will enable shipping stakeholders to embrace the full spectrum of DT innovations to support smart green shipping in the upgrade of existing ships and new vessels. DT4GS will cover the full ship lifecycle by embracing federation of DT applications as well as utilising DTLF policies and related shared-dataspace developments for the sector. DT4GS applications will focus on shipping companies but will also provide decarbonisation decision-support system for shipyards, equipment manufacturers, port authorities and operators, river commissions, classification societies, energy companies and transport/corridor infrastructure companies

20. COPROPEL Composite material technology for next-generation Marine Vessel Propellers CoPropel puts forth a holistic approach towards the realisation of marine propellers made of advanced composite materials. Compared to their traditional counterparts, marine composite propellers offer efficiency gains in propulsion efficiency, noise reduction and weight savings.

21 RESHIP Redefne energy efficiency solutions for hydrogen powered ships in maritime and inland transport The project, RESHIP, aims to redefine onboard energy saving solutions with disruptive technologies in Energy Saving Devices (ESDs) and onboard hydrogen management in order to propose a hydrogen compatible solution for a seamless transition of zero-emission marine and inland shipping. The implementation of the developed technologies will be validated in technical, environmental, cost economical, safety and regulatory levels to propose tailored solutions for new builds and retrofits in marine and inland waterway.

22. HP4SHIP High-temperature heat pump for waste heat recovery on-board ships The new product is a high-temperature heat pump that recycles the waste heat at 90 ⁰C from the on-board auxiliary engines (jacket water) and then upgrades this heat for low-pressure steam production at a temperature of over 120 ⁰C for covering the ship’s heating services. This product leads to a payback period of 3 years or even shorter in case fuel prices continue to increase or highcost distillate fuels are used. The result is to reduce the fuel consumption of oil-fired boilers by up to 90%, achieving net fuel savings of 50%. At the same time, the ship’s energy efficiency is increased by up to 4%. The HP4SHIP will be demonstrated on-board a ship towards large-scale dissemination activities to all key stakeholders.

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23. iCREW Intelligent small craft simulator for advanced crew training using Virtual Reality techniques The purpose of this project is to adequately cover this emerging training requirement through the iCREW system, which will simulate with high levels of realism and immersion the driving needs of a small boat. In many different weather conditions at all longitudes and latitudes around the globe, simultaneously with other vessels traffic of various sizes and with requirements for safe docking in a large number of ports. The skipper trains in complete safety in an as-close-to-life experience: ultra-realistic real-time graphics, full multi-channel audio coverage, a real open or closed cabin with all the controls and instruments with full functionality, and three-axis motion that fully responds to turbulence and waves of the natural environment. 24. OPTISHIP Optimization of Life Cycle in the Shipping industry Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a state-of-science and an Operational Decision Support Tool(interlinked models and algorithms) for economic and environmental optimization of maritime structures and ships. An “LCA for Shipping” must consider all “Three-Phases” of the life-cycle of a ship (design/construction (phase-I), operation/ maintenance (phase-II), and end-of-life/scrap (phase-III).The LCA can be used for optimal design of the ship, its optimal operation, and can deliver decision for“what to do” in multiple cases (e.g. scarp or no-scrap). Clients are shipyards, shipping companies, brokers, banks, insurance companies, engineering houses and others. Clients of the Platform can be the shipyards, shipping companies, brokers, banks, insurance companies, engineering houses and others.

25. EO4EU AI-augmented ecosystem for Earth Observation data accessibility with Extended reality User Interfaces for Service and data exploitation A vast amount of Earth Observation data is produced daily and made available through online services and repositories. Contemporary and historical data can be retrieved and used to power existing applications, to foster innovation and finally improve the EU citizens’ lives. However, an undersized audience follows this activity, leaving huge volumes of valuable information unexploited. EO4EU aims to provide innovative tools, methodologies and approaches that would assist a wide spectrum of users, from domain experts and professionals to simple citizens to benefit from EO data. EO4EU strives to deliver dynamic data mapping and labelling based on AI adding FAIRness to the system and data. EO4EU introduces an ecosystem for holistic management of EO data, bridging the gap among domain experts and end users, bringing in the foreground technological advances to address the market straightness towards a wider usage of EO data. EO4EU envisages boosting the Earth Observation data market, providing a digestible data information modeling for a wide range of EO data, through dynamic data annotation and a state-of-the-art server less processing by leveraging important European Cloud & HPC infrastructures. 26. SAFENAV Safer Navigation SafeNav’s ambition is to develop and test a highly innovative digital collision prevention solution that will significantly reduce the probability of collisions, impact damage, grounding, and contribute to safer navigation by a) faster reliable real-time detection of a variety of

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obstacles (other vessels, fixed installations, submerged/semi-submerged objects, and marine mammals) in the marine environment. It uses data from state-of-the-art sensors and other relevant sources, and b) effective visual representation of the multi- source data to the navigators for quick COLREG-based decisionmaking support. To this end, SafeNav unites 10 key partners from the maritime industry and academia, including renowned SMEs, R&D institutes and universities to address the ‘Navigational Accidents’ aspect of the work program . We will design collision avoidance algorithms built on multi-sensory data input from propriety (LADARTM sensor suite) and off-the-shelf sensors already installed on vessels, extensive statistics of navigational accidents, and other sources (AIS and route exchange services) to create a holistic decision support system (DSS). Processed information from the automatic DSS will feed into SafeNav collisionavoidance algorithms and generate realtime COLREGs-compliant suggestions for the navigator when an obstacle is detected.

D Who we are: We are members of a creative, spiritual dream team, either distinguished scientists coming from academia majored in information and comms science, naval architecture, mechanical, environmental engineering, operational research , financial , maritime management or professionals from shipping industry experts in waterborne transportation operations. Our belief is that dominance and leadership require innovative thinking, teamwork spirit, extroversion and continuous awareness applying the golden rule

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What we dream: We envisage a maritime entopia, an ecosystem where visionaries, dreamers, designers, technicians, scientists, innovators, intuitivists, developers and on equal level, users harmoniously will define roadmaps to the future.

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What we do Revolutionists of fourth industrial generation, we embarked proactively on digitalization ship and we design, implement and deploy novelties, innovative models, systems to evolve optimally dynamically and holistically the twisted pair and its covalent bonds of the maritime digital twin.

What we did: We created and maintain a knowledge, memories and deliverables repository including toolkits for long term crew planning, bunkering, energy efficiency, resilience performance, chartering and voyage planning optimization, Internet of thinks, Artificial Intelligence, deep learning, cybersecurity, augmented reality, robotics, retrofits, big data analytics, UAV, didactics , alternate fuels, crawlers and drones ready for use already utilized from thousands of users worldwide. We also maintain a rich library of our papers, articles, presentations, models, books and programs. How we did it | RI-CHERCA TROVA We extrapolate our memories in the future and generate creative novelties. In this direction, we transform them to proposals, cooperate with organizations, academia and institutes, respond in high competitive European calls, eventually they are awarded with funds, implement projects and exploit results. We currently participating in totally 23 RIA (research and innovation actions), FTI (Fast track innovation) EU Projects and JIP (joint industry projects) with 200 ME total fund proud to keep the first place among national large entities.We are focused to improve

our Resilience Engineering Abilities. We Learn, Anticipate, Respond and Monitor as individual members of team, organization and networks to be Better (RE-ALARM methodology) Bona Fide and Applied Research is in our DNA (Danaos Nautical Adventure) How well do it: Excellence DrC has been awarded with the most prestigious awards for its innovative activities. In 2007 was nominated for EU ICT (Information and communication) award. In 2010 was awarded for innovation as national representative from EBA (European Business Awards). In 2011 gained the applied research award in «Greece innovates» PanHellenic competition. In 2012 Dr.C won the highest worldwide distinction, the «Nobel» in Operation Research and management The Franz Edelman award among with INTEL, HP and TNT from Institute of Operation Research and Management science (INFORMS). The national award of excellence in applied operational research was going to DrC director as well as the RINA safety award on 2016. The Techical award from greek Lloyds 2020 went to ORC4SHIP project etc.

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What we will do We will be focused on implementation research and innovation proposals to EU, JIP and maritime industry, evolution of Danaos digital twin with twis,t 4th industrial revolution

tools based on IoT – AI – Deep learning - Big data analytics applied on Robotics, Drones Crawlers , UA WV, ROV, autonomy. We will activate our participation in in Attica hub of innovation and in the recently EU co-funded energy competence centre. We will continue work in bona fide and applied operational research focused on DEA, DP and MADM to transform digitation to digitalization and without doubt, we will constantly invest energy in education participating in knowledge alliances and Research and Innovation Staff Exchange projects. The main objective for this year is to orchestrate the amalgamation in one digitalized productive optimized ecosystem our maritime research disciplines (industry, business and operations). EU HORIZON 2020 DASHPORT PROJECTS IN PROGRESS STATISTICS PER COUNTRY

Figure 5 HORIZON 2020 National PROJECTS IN PROGRESS order list by fundY

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No. Acronym 01 AIRCOAT 02 BigDataStack

Title Air Induced friction Reducing ship COATing High-performance data-centric stack for big data applications and operations Autonomous Robotic Inspection and Maintenance on Ship Hulls and Storage Tanks Composite material technology for next-generation Marine Vessel Propellers Open collaboration and open Digital Twin infrastructure for Green Smart Shipping Ecosystemic knowledge in Standards for Hydrogen Implementation on Passenger Ship Evaluation, control and Mitigation of the EnviRonmental impacts of shippinG Emissions Sustainable technologies for future long distance shipping towards complete decarbonisation Engineering, production and life‐cycle management for the complete construction of FIBRE‐based SHIPs GATE Rudder System as a Retrofit for the Next Generation Propulsion and Steering of Ships Holistic optimisation of SHIP design+ operation for life cycle Automated Vessels and Supply Chain Optimisation for Sustainable SSS A holistic passenger ship evacuation and rescue ecosystem Redefine energy Efficiency solutions for hydrogen powered SHIPs in marine and inland waterway Safer Navigation Spectral Imaging Powered Ship Hull Biofouling Detection and Cleaning A data analytics, decision support and circular economy – based multi-layer optimisation platform

BugWright2

CoPropel

DT4GS

e-SHyIPS

EMERGE

ENGIMMONIA

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GATERS

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HOLISHIP MOSES

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PALAEMON RESHIP

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SafeNav SleekShip

SmartShip

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Surveying & MARiTime internet of thingS EducAtion SMARTSEA THREAT-ARREST Cyber Security Threats and Threat Actors Training -

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iCREW

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OPTISHIP ORC4SHIP

SEAHEALTH

Assurance Driven Simulation and Training Holistic Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Platform for the Shipping Industry AI-augmented ecosystem for Earth Observation data accessibility with Extended reality User Interfaces for Service and data exploitation High-temperature heat pump for waste heat recovery onboard ships Intelligent small craft simulator for advanced crew training using Virtual Reality techniques Optimization of Life Cycle in the Shipping industry Development of ORC technology for waste heat recovery in ships ELearning platform for Seafarers for health issues

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Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Danaos EU Research centre | 2021 an overview .............................................................................................. 3 01. HOLISHIP ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 02. ENGIMMONIA .............................................................................................................................................. 7 03. SLEEKSHIP..................................................................................................................................................... 8 04. MOSES .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 05. EMERGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 06. BUGWRIGHT2 .............................................................................................................................................. 8 07. GATERS ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 08. FIBRESHIP ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 09. BIGDATASTACK ............................................................................................................................................ 9 10. THREAT-ARREST ........................................................................................................................................... 9 11. SMARTSHIP ................................................................................................................................................10 12. SMARTSEA..................................................................................................................................................10 13. VESSELSLIFE ................................................................................................................................................10 14. PALAEMON ................................................................................................................................................10 15. AIRCOAT .....................................................................................................................................................11 16. E-SHyIPS .....................................................................................................................................................11 17. SEAHEALTH.................................................................................................................................................11 18. ORC4SHIP ....................................................................................................................................................11 19. DT4GS .........................................................................................................................................................12 20. COPROPEL ..................................................................................................................................................12 21 RESHIP .........................................................................................................................................................12 22. HP4SHIP......................................................................................................................................................12 23. iCREW .........................................................................................................................................................13 25. EO4EU .........................................................................................................................................................13 26. SAFENAV ....................................................................................................................................................13 Who we are:.....................................................................................................................................................14 What we dream: ..............................................................................................................................................14 What we do......................................................................................................................................................15 What we did:....................................................................................................................................................15 How we did it | RI-CHERCA TROVA .................................................................................................................15 How well do it: Excellence ...............................................................................................................................15 What we will do ...............................................................................................................................................16

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EU HORIZON 2020............................................................................................................................................16 Projects navigation table (content, URL, video) ...............................................................................................17 Danaos Research Centre awards infographic .................................................................................................18

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