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. Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationsvirtual realityengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringnaval engineeringsea vessels 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 Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator S.E.S. Europe AS Address Thor dahls gt 1a 3210 Sandefjord Norway See on map EU contribution No data Participants (10) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all DET NORSKE VERITAS A/S Norway EU contribution € 0,00 Address Veritasveien 1 1322 Hovik See on map Other funding No data ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD Ireland EU contribution € 0,00 Address Unit 8 kinsealy business park, malahide, co Dublin 5 See on map Other funding No data FLAEKT WOODS LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Tufnell way CO4 5AR Colchester See on map Other funding No data KATAMARAN KONSTRUKTIONS GMBH Austria EU contribution € 0,00 Address Butnergasse 1 1230 Wien See on map Other funding No data LUND, MOHR & GIAEVER - ENGER MARIN AS Norway EU contribution € 0,00 Address Solheimsgaten 16b 5824 Bergen See on map Other funding No data NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS*ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION Greece EU contribution € 0,00 Address 9,heroon polytechniou 9 15780 Athens See on map Other funding No data NAVANTIA SA Spain EU contribution € 0,00 Address Velazques, 132 28006 Madrid See on map Other funding No data SSPA MARITIME CONSULTING AB Sweden EU contribution € 0,00 Address Chalmers tvsrgata 10 400 22 Goeteborg See on map Other funding No data TWIN DISC SRL Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via m. coppino 425/427 55049 Viareggio See on map Other funding No data UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address 48,north portland street 48 colville building 8 G1 1XM Glasgow See on map Other funding No data