Energy efficient safe innovative fast ships and vessels

Objective

Utilising innovative unconventional air-cushion/air-lubrication techniques in combination with approved catamaran hull configuration, EFFISES set project goals beyond EU-level in most of KA's, for improvements in fuel and hull efficiency, improved performance, reduced emissions, wash/ wake and other environmental aspects. The consortium base the demanding project requirements and goals on resonantly conducted scientifical pre-studies/tests showing remarkable improvements over conventional hulls. Contradictory to most fast vessel developments EFFISES will use new technology with significantly higher potential for development and optimisation. Development of innovative propulsion and lifting fan /"air-management" systems, as well as new design tools - virtual reality (VR) and advanced CFD - will be included. Human / learning aspects will be addressed through innovative VR-programs. Thirteen partners from nine European countries, leading names alongside SME's will contribute to achieve a breakthrough in fast passenger and cargo ship designs.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

S.E.S. Europe AS

Address

Thor Dahls Gt 1A
3210 Sandefjord
Norway

Participants (10)

DET NORSKE VERITAS A/S

Norway

Address

Veritasveien 1
1322 Hovik

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD

Ireland

Address

Unit 8 Kinsealy Business Park, Malahide, Co
Dublin 5

FLAEKT WOODS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

Tufnell Way
CO4 5AR Colchester

KATAMARAN KONSTRUKTIONS GMBH

Austria

Address

Butnergasse 1
1230 Wien

LUND, MOHR & GIAEVER - ENGER MARIN AS

Norway

Address

Solheimsgaten 16B
5824 Bergen

NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS*ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION

Greece

Address

9,Heroon Polytechniou 9
15780 Athens

NAVANTIA SA

Spain

Address

Velazques, 132
28006 Madrid

SSPA MARITIME CONSULTING AB

Sweden

Address

Chalmers Tvsrgata 10
400 22 Goeteborg

TWIN DISC SRL

Italy

Address

Via M. Coppino 425/427
55049 Viareggio

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

United Kingdom

Address

48,North Portland Street 48 Colville Building 8
G1 1XM Glasgow