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AutoMated Vessels and Supply Chain Optimisation for Sustainable Short SEa Shipping

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Ongoing
Geo-spatial type
Infrastructure Node
Total project cost
€8 122 150
EU Contribution
€8 122 150
Project Acronym
MOSES
STRIA Roadmaps
Infrastructure (INF)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Societal/Economic issues,
Other specified
Transport sectors
Freight transport

Overview

Call for proposal
H2020-MG-2019-TwoStages
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

MOSES aims to significantly enhance the SSS component of the European container supply chain by addressing the vulnerabilities and strains that relate to the operation of large containerships. MOSES will follow a two-fold strategy 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. MOSES will achieve its objectives by implementing the following innovations:

  1. For the SSS leg, an innovative, hybrid electric feeder vessel designed to match dominant SSS business cases that will increase the utilization rate of small ports. The feeder will be outfitted with a robotic container-handling system that is self-sufficient in terms of (un)loading containerised cargo and will simplify the process at the Hub Ports while improving the operational capacity of small ports;
  2. For DSS ports, the adoption of an autonomous vessel manoeuvring and docking scheme (MOSES AutoDock) that will provide operational independency from the availability of port services. This scheme will be based on the cooperation of (a) a swarm of autonomous tugboats that automates manoeuvring with (b) an automated docking system based on an existing product;
  3. A digital collaboration and matchmaking platform (MOSES platform) aiming to match demand and supply of cargo volumes by logistics stakeholders using Machine Learning (ML) and data driven-based analysis to maximize SSS traffic.

MOSES will be validated by pilot demonstrations in relevant testing environments (TRL5), supported by concrete business cases. A sustainability framework will be developed within the project for evaluating the performance and viability of the proposed innovations with sustainability criteria and benchmarking them against alternative transportation modes. This evaluation will also lead to concrete policy recommendations regarding SSS in Europe.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4.
Other Programme
MG-2-6-2019 Moving freight by Water: Sustainable Infrastructure and Innovative Vessels

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
National Technical University Of Athens
Address
Heroon Polytechniou 9 (polytechnic campus), 15780 ZOGRAFOS, Greece
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 249 125
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Dnv Gl Hellas Sa
Address
5 AITOLIKOU STREET, 18545 PIRAEUS, Greece
EU Contribution
€324 875
Organisation
Dimotiko Limeniko Tameio Mykonou
Address
OLD PORT OF MYKONOS, 846 00 MYKONOS, Greece
EU Contribution
€82 500
Organisation
Astilleros De Santander Sa
Address
CALLE FERNANDEZ HONTORIA 24, 39610 ASTILLERO (CANTABRIA), Spain
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€271 250
Organisation
Stathmos Emporevmatokivotion Peiraia Ae
Address
AKTI MIAOULI STR 85, 18538 PIRAEUS, Greece
EU Contribution
€254 400
Organisation
Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek Tno
Address
ANNA VAN BUERENPLEIN 1, 2595 DA DEN HAAG, Netherlands
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€898 625
Organisation
Prozero International Aps
Address
KROGSBJERGVEJ 2, 5600 FAABORG, Denmark
EU Contribution
€906 875
Organisation
Trelleborg Ridderkerk Bv
Address
VERLENGDE KERKWEG 15, 2985 AZ RIDDERKERK, Netherlands
EU Contribution
€443 500
Organisation
Danaos Shipping Company Limited
Address
Christaki Kompou 3, 3300 Limassol, Cyprus
EU Contribution
€312 500
Organisation
Naytiliakes Metaforikes Kai Epikoinoniakes Epixeiriseis Seability Epe
Address
40 ZAN MOREAS, 11745 ATHENA, Greece
EU Contribution
€232 500
Organisation
Core Innovation And Technology Oe
Address
DELAGRAMMATIKA 5, 34100 CHALKIS, Greece
EU Contribution
€433 750
Organisation
Engitec Systems International Limited
Address
143 SPYROU KYPRIANOU AVENUE CHRYSANTHOU BUSINESS C, 3083 LIMASSOL, Cyprus
EU Contribution
€403 125
Organisation
Stichting Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland
Address
Haagsteeg 2, 6708 PM WAGENINGEN, Netherlands
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€682 750
Organisation
Fundación De La Comunidad Valenciana Para Investigación, Promoción Y Estudios Comerciales De Valenciaport
Address
Avenida Mulle del Turia s/n, 46024 VALENCIA, Spain
EU Contribution
€314 500
Organisation
Circle Spa
Address
VIA SANTA RADEGONDA 11, 20121 MILANO, Italy
EU Contribution
€266 875
Organisation
Elliniki Enosi Plioktiton Rimoulkon, Nayagosostikon, Antiripantikon Kai Plion Ipostirixis Iperaktion Egkatastaseon
Address
AKTI MIAOULI 81, 18538 PIRAEUS, Greece
EU Contribution
€172 500
Organisation
Macgregor (Swe) Ab
Address
J A WETTERGRENS GATA 5, 400 40 GOTEBORG, Sweden
EU Contribution
€872 500

Technologies

Technology Theme
Infrastructure management
Technology
Technological solutions for optimising container traffic flows in ports
TRL
TRL 5
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production

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