The Green Book of Shipyards: Innovation, Digitalization, and Sustainability is the result of cooperation between the EcoShipYard and CirclesOfLife Horizon projects, a cooperation fostered by Prof. Marc Bonazountas (Epsilon) and Ms. Rosanne van Houwelingen (Maritime & Offshore NL).
About the book
This book offers a timely and comprehensive overview of how modern shipbuilding is evolving in response to sustainability imperatives, circular economy principles, and digital innovation. As the maritime industry accelerates its transition toward climate neutrality, shipyards stand at the forefront of this transformation.
Drawing from the outcomes of two major European Commission-funded projects, EcoShipYard and Circles of Life, this book presents contributions from over 32 leading organizations, including maritime research institutions, technology developers, shipyards, and the Green Marine Europe initiative. Readers will find practical insights, illustrated case studies, and technology applications covering a range of topics: from low-emission materials and lifecycle assessment (LCA) to digital twins, emissions monitoring, and compliance with EU and IMO regulatory frameworks.
The book is organized into four thematic sections: Shipbuilding Engineering, Digitalization and ICT, Environmental and Social Governance (ESG), and Legal and Regulatory Developments, making it accessible to readers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Ideal for engineers, researchers, policy professionals, and maritime business leaders, this book is both a reference and a roadmap—offering a rich overview of how sustainability and innovation are shaping the future of shipbuilding.
We sincerely thank Prof. Marc Bonazountas (Epsilon) and Ms. Rosanne van Houwelingen (Maritime & Offshore NL) for fostering this cooperation, and all contributors for sharing their expertise. This joint effort highlights the importance of cooperation between European projects in bringing together complementary knowledge, strengthening the impact of research, and advancing a more sustainable maritime industry.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101138730. UK participation in EcoShipYard Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant-number 10120898].
