Project description DEENESFRITPL A VENTuRE for the design of energy efficient seafaring vessels Under the European Commission’s maritime vision, the IMO, regulatory bodies and industries propose preventative measures to build a sustainable and cleaner environment emphasising on ‘energy efficiency’ to lower CO2 emissions. Malta's strategic location, infrastructure and experience results in a globally respected Maltese flag registry (sixth globally, first ranking flag on the European level). To address the shortage of educational infrastructure, generate sufficient human skills and research and innovation activities, the VENTuRE twinning action between the Universities of Malta, Strathclyde, Genoa and NAS, will work towards the creation of a virtual and experimental towing centre. The action is to maximise use of these facilities, secure transfer of essential knowledge, to increase HR capacity and expertise in Malta in the area of 'energy efficient’ ship design. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective The Maltese maritime industry is seeing rapid development with a view to adhere to all international standards and regulations whilst at the same time adopt the latest novel and state-of-the-art engineering techniques to adequately support this vision. However, the maritime industry in Malta still lacks the appropriate capability to support this development and is seeking knowledge exchange to build up its capability in the long term. As part of building such capability, the University of Malta is forging ahead with plans to set up virtual and experimental towing facilities that are fundamental for the design of energy efficient sea-faring vessels. Although the infrastructure is planned, the appropriate long term use of such facilities can only be secured via the appropriate expertise and networking activities with institutions that have already established a strong track record in the field. This Twinning Action will enable the transfer of essential knowledge from two internationally-leading research institutions, namely the University of Strathclyde (UK) and the University of Genoa (Italy) to Malta. Knowledge transfer will be through different planned activities: short specialist courses to enhance scientific and technological capacity, an e-platform for training, short term visits to the partners, short term expert visits, technician/lab staff visits; actions to build tomorrow’s maritime professionals and academic innovators, research conferences, student exchanges, student mentoring and joint supervision, secondment in industry, winter and summer schools; actions to raise the research profile of the UM by forming research networking activities, involvement in hydro-testing forums and conferences, and cooperation for on-going research activities and events. The local industry that is seeking to fit in the expanding local maritime industry is seen as a key partner in providing the necessary support and characterisation of real-life maritime requirements. Keywords ship design energy efficiency ship hydrodynamics ship resistance & propulsion seakeeping tow testing wave tank testing numerical modelling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Programme(s) H2020-EU.4.b. - Twinning of research institutions Main Programme Topic(s) WIDESPREAD-03-2018 - Twinning Call for proposal H2020-WIDESPREAD-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-WIDESPREAD-2018-03 Funding Scheme CSA - Coordination and support action Coordinator UNIVERSITA TA MALTA Net EU contribution € 344 927,00 Address Tal oroqq 2080 Msida Malta See on map Region Malta Malta Malta Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,50 Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 232 706,00 Address Richmond street 16 G1 1XQ Glasgow See on map Region Scotland West Central Scotland Glasgow City Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,25 UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA Italy Net EU contribution € 167 017,00 Address Via balbi 5 16126 Genova See on map Region Nord-Ovest Liguria Genova Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,50 NAVAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LIMITED Malta Net EU contribution € 55 252,00 Address 179, ghajn dwieli road PLA 9054 Paola See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Malta Malta Malta Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,50
