SYNERGETICS

The vast majority of ships use diesel engines. Unfortunately, efforts to decarbonise inland vessels and coastal ships are sinking. Too many different types of ship with different power demands prevent the large-scale retrofit of fleets. Alternative fuels require more space on board and/or more frequent bunkering. In this context, the EU-funded SYNERGETICS project will advance synergies between research institutions specialising in ship hydrodynamics and energy transition and the shipbuilding industry, regulatory bodies, ship owners and technology providers. Specifically, it will demonstrate the greening capacities of retrofit by implementing hydrogen and methanol combustion in internal combustion engines on selected ships in real-life operational conditions.

Duration: 1 January 2023 - 30 June 2026