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The European Inland Waterway Transport Platform is the next one in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". Inland waterway transport (IWT) is a highly professional, safe, cost efficient and competitive mode of transport. It is also known for its positive environmental record. The IWT sector makes significant progress towards achieving climate neutrality and resilience. Innovation and energy transition present major challenges for the sector, which is committed to meet the EU and global climate goals. However, at this stage, the sector is lacking solutions in both the broad deployment of new technologies and the sufficient availability of alternative fuels including the necessary infrastructure along the entire network of European waterways. Besides, there are hardly any business cases as clients are reluctant to pay for “greening investments”. The transition pathway however will require huge investments to realise the energy transition in the entire sector. Obviously, this requires a strategy to take the right and “no regret” investment decision. For the IWT sector it is crucial to have access to the various Research &Development support programs and to define the right funding conditions. The European Inland Waterway Transport Platform as the executive body of the European Barge Union (EBU) and the European Skippers Organisation (ESO) provides knowledge and expertise to EU regulatory bodies on all matters of importance to the IWT sector. Theresia Hacksteiner, Executive Director of the European IWT Platform and Board member of the WaterborneTP: “The WaterborneTP is considered as a very important interlocutor between the waterborne industries and the European Commission and to support the sector in its future challenges. As a board member I for this purpose am pleased to contribute to the development of the future strategies and framework conditions of the Waterborne TP”.

Danish waterborne sector plays a key role enabling the transition towards a resilient, competitive, and sustainable waterborne sector WaterborneTP met with representatives of the Danish waterborne sector to discuss RD&I building blocks ensuring future success. Eero Lehtovaara: Whilst the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport is a key priority for all, a coordinated approach towards digitalisation was emphasized as well. Furthermore, to be able to timely retrofit and/or replace the current worldwide fleet (both inland waterway transport and maritime transport), there is likely to be a need for RD&I as regards capacity and capability building. Jenny Braat: It has been a great pleasure to welcome The Waterborne Technology Platform here in Denmark. The Danish maritime industry is moving in an increasingly high-tech and digital direction. We're seeing a global market that, on one hand, is developing rapidly but, on the other, is marked by many different interests—not all of which support our shared goal: achieving climate-neutral global shipping within a generation. We're focused on finding new solutions, both for newly built ships and for upgrading the existing fleet, but we're also keen on ensuring a level playing field with global regulations and consistent, effective enforcement. Strengthening Europe's position together is a huge advantage, and from Denmark's side, we're happy to contribute.” Full press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/e2nDN59P #HorizonEU #EUPartnerships Eero Lehtovaara, Alexander Enström, Maria Boile, Andreas Nordseth, Jan-Christoph Napierski, Christian Schlette, Maja Novaković , Jenny Braat, Marcus Duch, Christian Føhrby, Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime)

Pre-announcement Waterborne Awards Call for Submissions: European Projects in WaterborneTP Transport. Upfront the Waterborne Days 2023, EU funded projects could submit a candidacy to receive an award, in the categories "Environmental Impact & Climate Change", "Innovation" and "Economic Viability". We will launch a call for submissions in preparations of the Waterborne Days 2025 as well. The call will open on 21 October, with a deadline to submit your candidacy by latest 22 November 2024. For more information, stay tuned. #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships

DNV is the next one in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. We are the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We deliver world-renowned testing, certification and technical advisory services to the energy value chain including renewables, oil and gas, and energy management. We are one of the world’s leading certification bodies, helping businesses assure the performance of their organizations, products, people, facilities and supply chains. We are also a world-leading provider of digital solutions for managing risk and improving safety and asset performance for ships, pipelines, processing plants, offshore structures, electric grids, smart cities and more. Our open industry assurance platform Veracity, cyber security and software solutions support business-critical activities across many industries, including maritime, energy and healthcare. Astrid Rusås Kristoffersen, Director Group Research & Development: "WaterborneTP provides us with a platform to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from policymakers to business leaders and research institutes. The EU has set ambitious targets to address climate change and environmental degradation, and achieving these goals is a formidable challenge. Collaboration is key; by pooling our unique perspectives and expertise, we can make significant strides. Waterborne offers DNV a vital arena to leverage our research insights and our 160 years of maritime risk management experience, driving sustainable and innovative solutions."

Which projects concerning WaterborneTP transport, including in the Partnership on Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport, are funded in Horizon Europe? Visit our updated project overview on the website and get a first glance: https://lnkd.in/eMSfcRKj In the coming weeks, we will launch a campaign on all projects currently running. And for the projects, it is expected that the call for the Waterborne Awards will be launched in the coming two weeks. #HorizonEurope #EUPartnerships CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Today, we have CMCC Foundation in the spotlight as part of our social media campaign "Meet our members". The CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici is a leading research centre focused on understanding the interactions between climate change and society. CMCC also serves as the IPCC Focal Point for Italy. CMCC is organised into: 📍 7 different venues (Lecce, Bologna, Venice, Milan, Sassari, Viterbo, Caserta) 📚 3 Research Institutes, further structured into 11 Research Divisions 💻💻 a High-Performance Computing centre, with 24,700 computational cores and 2,300 TFlops peak performance. In relation to the CMCC membership in WaterborneTP, Gianandrea Mannarini – Senior Scientist at the Global Coastal Ocean Division, said: “CMCC focuses on various aspects of climate change's impact on society, including its effects on energy and trade. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with Waterborne TP to gain insights into the industry's most pressing technical challenges and to help address them using our expertise, particularly in oceanography and numerical modelling. For example, we are developing an open-source voyage optimisation model with the aim to support both decarbonisation and automation of shipping.” #VISIR #weatherRouting #voyageOptmisation #decarbonisation #shipping #superComputing #climateChange Credit photo: CMCC, Copernicus Publications

🌍 Join us at the 1st PLATINA4Action Stage Event! 🌊 We are excited to invite you to the PLATINA4Action Stage Event, taking place on Wednesday, 6th November 2024 in Brussels. This event will be held at the SQUARE Brussels Convention Centre, offering a hybrid format for both in-person and virtual participation. Back-to-back to this event, Innovation Action SYNERGETICS (5th November) and the NAIADES Expert Group meeting (7th November) are planned. By aligning these events, we offer stakeholders and policymakers an efficient and productive opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in inland waterway transport. The agenda and registration link can be found on: https://lnkd.in/e8JME8cv The PLATINA4Action consortium is coordinated by the Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart and consists of the following partners: University of Antwerp, Danube commission, DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, European Inland Waterway Transport Platform, viadonau and WaterborneTP. #InlandWaterways #Innovation #PLATINA4Action #HorizonEurope #Logistics #Sustainability

And we continue our social media campaign "Meet our members" with Magellan Circle. Magellan Circle, as part of the Circle Group, is delivering innovative projects, EU funding support and strategic communication and advocacy in ports, shipping and logistics. We are currently working as leading consultants in several contacts with the EC DG MOVE, EMSA and relevant players of the sector, such as FONASBA, as well as in many EU waterborne related projects: PIONEERS Ports, FOREMAST, CLARION Project, ReNEW, FLEETFOR55, MARLEN, AI4COPSEC and SEMAS Alexio Picco, Chairman of Magellan Circle, "Magellan Circle firmly believes in the two main overarching goals of our era: energy transition and digital transformation. In this respect we are a member of the WaterborneTP member to support the port and shipping industry to achieve these objectives".

Elias Yfantis to coordinate update of the Strategic Research Agenda of the WaterborneTP The missions and visions 2030 and 2050 of the Waterborne Technology Platform will be updated, in alignment with the political priorities of the new European Commission. To coordinate this process, Elias Yfantis, has been appointed rapporteur by the Board of the Association. ELIAS YFANTIS, Director of Research Excellence Assurance at CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute: It is an honour to coordinate the update of the Strategic Research Agenda, which will shape the future research, development, and innovation priorities of the WaterborneTP. While the current agenda remains largely valid, its timelines require revision. Additionally, emerging needs within the waterborne transport sector may need to be incorporated. This process also provides an opportunity to align the research areas identified in the 2019 Strategic Research Agenda more closely with the industrial base of the Waterborne Technology Platform. By doing so, we will be better positioned to define the missions and visions that will drive sustainable competitiveness in the European waterborne sector through RD&I. Eero Lehtovaara: The Waterborne TP strongly believes in a coordinated approach towards research, development and innovation priorities of the waterborne sector. Thereby, the broad involvement of stakeholders is key. As a starting point, the team working on the update of the Strategic Research Agenda will consult the members of the Association in different ways, followed by an outreach to all relevant public and private stakeholders. Buy in to the Strategic Research Agenda by the broader sector will be key. The press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/gWD4d9DY

Join us for WaterborneTP's meet & greet in Copenhagen on 8 October 2024 with lunch, exciting presentations and roundtable debate. WaterborneTP is a key player in research and innovation in the waterborne industry in Europe. The collaboration covers the entire waterborne ecosystem across actors and also includes several of Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime)'s largest member companies. The organization works to achieve the broadest possible consensus on both medium- and long-term research and development visions as well as strategic research agendas within the maritime sector. Earlier this year, Danish Maritime's CEO Jenny Braat joined the board, and we look forward to welcoming you to Denmark. Danish Maritime's member Hempel A/S will host the meeting, which over the afternoon offers a number of exciting presentations on automation and green transition with speakers from Waterborne TP, SDU Center for Large Structure Production, Hempel A/S, MAN Energy Solutions, Søfartsstyrelsen, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime). The day is rounded off with a roundtable discussion for all participants. The members of the Waterborne TP consist of classification societies, shipbuilders, manufacturers of maritime equipment, shipping companies, infrastructure and service providers, universities and research institutes across Europe. Read more here, where you can also sign up for free: https://lnkd.in/dnHMZjPn Eero Lehtovaara, Alexander Enström, Maria Boile, Andreas Nordseth, Jan-Christoph Napierski, Christian Schlette, Maja Novaković