Novel holistic intelligent tools for variable retrofit and decarbonised scenarios (ZEWT Partnership)

Objectives: The grant aims to advance holistic, intelligent tools for retrofitting ships, focusing on variable decarbonization scenarios. This involves developing and testing novel design tools that fully integrate decarbonizing concepts such as alternative fuels and propulsion systems. The tools should consider multiple decarbonization solutions simultaneously, ensuring stability, weight, and hull strength control, and evaluate retrofit configurations considering risks to human and organizational factors. The project includes model validation and virtual demonstrations across six ship types, ultimately aiming to promote zero-emission waterborne transport in the EU and enhance the competitiveness of European marine sectors.