ESA Launches Project DECARDIS To Improve Ship-Port Operations & Reduce Emissions

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The European Space Agency has launched an ambitious project called Decarbonization through Digitalization in Shipping (DECARDIS), aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime operations drastically.

The project, developed in collaboration with Awake.AI, ABB, and Wallenius Marine, is set to improve ship-port operations by reducing inefficiencies and fuel consumption.

The DECARDIS consortium, led by Awake.AI, will develop a comprehensive sea voyage and port call optimization solution.

The project is designed to tackle the common “hurry and wait” problem, in which ships race to ports only to wait for a berth, wasting fuel and contributing to environmental pollution.

DECARDIS plans to promote just-in-time arrivals by modifying ship speeds to synchronize with port availability, thus reducing emissions and bunker costs.

Experts have discussed how important the project is to achieve strict environmental standards.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while the European Union aims to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

DECARDIS partners believe the new solution will play an essential role in achieving these goals if adopted on a global scale.

Despite improvements in smart ship technologies and port automation, a lack of transparency between ship and port systems has delayed progress.

Often, data related to birth management and voyages remains inaccessible due to closed platforms.

DECARDIS aims to close the gap by providing a fully integrated, interoperable system that optimizes entire voyages rather than just segments.

The project will incorporate ABB and Wallenius Marine’s OVERSEA system, which improves vessel operating performance through data-driven insights.

The Head of the Performance Management Center at Wallenius Marine says the service aims to provide crews and shore teams with shared data and actionable recommendations.

The project will also feature Awake.AI’s port optimization solutions, which can be accessed through a web-based interface compatible with current onboard systems.

Awake.AI’s CEO discussed the potential for transformative change in the maritime industry, imagining a future where ships are never forced to wait.

Meanwhile, ABB talked about the importance of collaboration in overcoming sector inefficiencies and achieving sustainable shipping.

European Space Agency views DECARDIS as a crucial step to leverage space-based technology for maritime decarbonization.

The agency believes that combining space data with digitalization has the potential to achieve immediate change in the shipping industry without compromising performance.

Reference: Awake.ai

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