Healthy Ship 4U

Project Information

HS4U

Grant agreement ID: 101069937

DOI

10.3030/101069937

Project closed

EC signature date 16 June 2022

Start date 1 September 2022

End date 31 August 2025

Funded under

• Climate, Energy and Mobility

Total cost

€ 6 255 977,50

EU contribution

€ 6 255 977,50

Coordinated by

AMERICAN MPIRO OF SIPING HELLENIC MONOPROSOPI ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS
Greece

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - HS4U (Healthy Ship 4U)

Reporting period: 2022-09-01 to 2024-02-29

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

HS4U offers an evidence-based approach extending standardized design and regulatory paradigms towards industry 5.0. The project is promoting principles of modularization, optimization, and smart systems engineering towards the detection, prevention, mitigation and management of large passenger and cruise ships. Hence, HS4U holistic solutions for stress relief over conditions of health crises prioritize the assessment of typical cruise designs and day-to-day tasks. Following its two use cases (CELESTYAL and COLUMBIA BLUE), and its 4U(nique) pillars approach for research, i.e.1.societal/human 2.environmental 3.technological 3.legislation factors, it adopts and delivers state-of the art ecosystem of technologies offering groundwork to rethink health and safety designs and frameworks. HS4U bridges cross-sectorial multidisciplinary expertise to cross-fertilize research findings and provide best practices, protocol/ policy recommendation and a complete solution for crew training based on multi-player gaming. Validation of proposed technology and passenger behavioral model will be based on live experiments. Special HS4Us open source/FAIR offerings are, # Collaborative digital framework (CDF) for live interaction of crew/passengers and IoT edge devices on the ship based on co-robotics concepts and Artificial Intelligence mechanisms and models. # Viral Detection Sensor (VDS) that will be developed, tested, validated, delivered, patented and commercialized to offer online indication of the location of pathogenic airborne spreads in indoor environments. # “Robot-cabin” real-life demonstrator displaying evidence-based 4U solutions on the interoperability of smart, and innovative methods for ship systems effective and fast detection, prevention, mitigation and inter-compartment, intra-compartment management ensuring healthy ship operations and safe return to port over conditions of health crises.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

WP1 - HS4U Project Coordination, Administration:
Led by ABS Hellenic, WP1 manages project logistics, legal compliance, and quality assurance. Task 1.1 oversees project progress and finances, while Task 1.2 handles ethics and legalities. Task 1.3 led by NTUA, focuses on quality assurance and risk management, ensuring adherence to procedures and addressing emerging risks.
WP2 - HS4U Project Requirements’ Elicitation and Architecture:
WP2, led by HPI, NTUA, and HYDRUS, aims to enhance health hazard management in the cruise industry. Task 2.1 identifies challenges and gaps, Task 2.2 develops scenarios, and Task 2.3 designs a reference architecture aligning with operational goals. Deliverables outline findings, requirements, and architectural plans, with stakeholder input guiding further research and scenario development.
WP3 - Technical and Technological Research:
WP3 focuses on sensor and actuator research (Task 3.1) and disease transmission management (Task 3.2). Tasks involve literature reviews, workshops, and technology development to address health hazards onboard ships. Stakeholder feedback guides research direction, contributing to the project's overall goals.
WP4 - Digital Tools Creation:
Led by INTRA and EPSILON, WP4 develops the Collaborative Digital Framework (CDF) and associated components. Cloud infrastructure is set up, and regular meetings ensure progress alignment with other work packages. Contributions to architecture diagrams and software specifications continue, facilitating CDF development.
WP5 - Experimentation and Pilot Implementation:
WP5, led by LEDRA and ABS Hellenic, focuses on pilot planning and assessment (Task 5.1) robot cabin creation (Task 5.2) and pilot execution (Task 5.3). Activities include scenario development, stakeholder coordination, and KPI establishment. Pilots aim to assess equipment feasibility, crew training effectiveness, and passenger behavior for health hazard prevention and management.
WP6 - Dissemination and Exploitation:
Led by VAR and WR, WP6 focuses on dissemination, communication, and exploitation activities. Tasks include planning, outreach, website development, and intellectual property management. Achievements include logo creation, website launch, and scientific paper submissions, laying the groundwork for further dissemination efforts.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

During the first reporting period (M1-M18), the HS4U Project has made significant progress towards its objectives, contributing to various impact categories. Scientifically, the project aims to advance maritime safety through innovative technologies like the collaborative digital framework (CDF) and a viral detection sensor (VDS). These endeavors involve rigorous testing and development, ensuring credibility and reliability. Economically, the VDS presents commercialization opportunities and potential cost savings in sectors like healthcare and hospitality. Societally, the project offers crew training via multiplayer gaming, enhancing safety measures onboard ships. Industrially, the CDF and "robot-cabin" demonstrator aim to optimize processes and showcase the project's outcomes, promoting adoption of innovative technologies. These achievements underscore the project's commitment to revolutionizing maritime safety and crisis management.