Project description
An alliance for implementing marine research on clean and healthy oceans
With our oceans and seas playing a key role in monitoring climate change, marine research is very important for a better understanding of the changes in our environment and the effects these changes pose for our future. The ocean is difficult to explore and requires specialist vessels and equipment which the EU-funded EurofleetsPlus project is providing. With a fleet of 27 state-of-the-art research vessels from European and international partners, marine researchers and scientists will have the opportunity to work with the best marine equipment and infrastructures, exploring the ocean in ways that have not been possible until now, ultimately enabling scientists to better conduct their research. The alliance will prioritise supporting innovation and research on clean and healthy oceans.
Objective
EurofleetsPlus will facilitate open access to an integrated and advanced research vessel fleet, designed to meet the evolving and challenging needs of the user community. European and international researchers from academia and industry will be able to apply for several access programmes, through a single-entry system. EurofleetsPlus will prioritise support for research on sustainable, clean and healthy oceans, linking with existing ocean observation infrastructures, and support innovation through working closely with industry. The project will enable access to a unique fleet of 27 state-of-the-art research vessels from European and international partners. Through competitive Calls, researchers will be able to access the entire North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea, Pacific Southern Ocean and Ross Sea. In addition to ship time, researchers will also have access to new Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles. A unique portable telepresence system will enable remote access by researchers and diverse end users including the public; a first for Europe. In addition to comprehensive transnational activities, the project will undertake joint research activities to meet the evolving challenges of marine research, in particular, deep ocean research and exploration, data management, and virtual access. Multiple networking activities will ensure robust Call processes; wide stakeholder engagement; development of a strategic roadmap and long-term sustainability plan; diverse training and education activities; management of innovation; and widespread dissemination and communication. EurofleetsPlus will facilitate access to unique marine infrastructure, enabling excellent research, increasing ocean literacy, and providing a clear road map for the continued integration and advancement of the European research fleet.
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Call for proposal
(opens in new window) H2020-INFRAIA-2018-2020
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H2020-INFRAIA-2018-1
Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
H91 R673 Galway
Ireland
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Participants (41)
FO110 TORSHAVN
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00790 Helsinki
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8400 Oostende
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2632 BD Nootdorp
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1249 074 Lisboa
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405 30 Goeteborg
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19013 Attikia Anavissos
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1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
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81 712 Sopot
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00185 Roma
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1749 077 LISBOA
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27570 Bremerhaven
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34010 Sgonico-Trieste
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06100 Ankara
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28359 Bremen
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024053 Bucharest
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17004 Girona
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3900 Nuuk
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220 Hafnarfjörður
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
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29280 Plouzane
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29280 Plouzane
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00143 Roma
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5817 Bergen
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28006 Madrid
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12616 Tallinn
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3526 KV Utrecht
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1110 Bruxelles / Brussel
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17003 Girona
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LL74 8SG Tyn Y Gongl
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24148 Kiel
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1010 AUCKLAND
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07121 Palma
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A67DH34 Kilcoole
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6008 Alesund
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104 Reykjavik
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17003 Girona
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6710 Esbjerg V
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06355 Mystic Ct
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G5L 3A1 Rimouski
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11040 5544 New York
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