The European Space Agency (ESA) initiated a new flagship project, Decarbonization through the Digitalization in Shipping (DECARDIS), joined by Awake.AI, ABB and Wallenius Marine.
The consortium, funded by ESA and led by Awake.AI, will collaborate on a port call optimization solution, which focuses on helping ships cut greenhouse gas emissions by overcoming inefficiencies in the ship-port interaction.
The project is part of ESA’s call on maritime decarbonization, which is aimed at supporting the development of sustainable space-based services and applications that address challenges related to the decarbonization of the maritime industry.
Additionally, the call seeks to assist the maritime sector in adapting to and complying with new European and international regulatory frameworks.
The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation to meet decarbonization targets. DECARDIS is a prime example of how space data combined with digitalization can be leveraged to transform the sector with immediate effect, and without compromising performance
… said Nil Angli, Maritime Lead, ESA Space Solutions.
According to the ABB statement, this will allow ships to adjust their speed and arrive at the port at the right time instead of having to wait for a berth to become available. By optimizing arrival times, vessels can avoid the “hurry-and-wait” pattern, reducing both fuel use and environmental impact.
