On February 6th-7th, Athens witnessed a significant kick-off meeting which aim was to officially start up the ESY(ECOSHIPYARD) project.  

This gathering was the first opportunity to meet and successfully bring all major players of the ESY project together. The Consortium brings together 16 partners, 5 research institutions, 5 SMEs, a Classification Society, 3 Industrial shipyards / shipowners, and 3 Companies from european countries. The kick-off meeting not only allowed to introduce the scope and structure of the project, its overall management concepts, and the detailed work plans of the individual work packages, but it also paved the way for a common understanding of the interconnections between the work packages by all participating project players.

About ESY(ECOSHIPYARD) 

ECOSHIPYARD is a 36-month research and innovation project aimed at promoting sustainable shipbuilding practices and material circularity in the europeanunion.

The focus will be put on developing solutions to reduce the environmentalimpact of shipyards, increase energyefficiency, optimize operations, and also measure and reduce the non-operational impacts.

What will explore ECOSHIPYARD?

ECOSHIPYARD will explore innovative ways to manage materials’ circularity by developing and implementing an EU-material passport for ships. The implementation of this passport will assist in the tracking of the origin and use of materials in shipbuilding, maintenance, repair, and disassembly, providing valuable information for the circular management of materials.

The project will also consider technologies and processes to reduce the environmental impact and improve energyefficiency in shipbuilding and operation. These include the use of renewableenergy sources, electrification of ports, and optimization of logistics and operations.

ECOSHIPYARD will develop digitaltools to support sustainable shipbuilding practices. The development of these tools will enable shipyards to monitor and manage their environmental impact, assess their carbonfootprint, and identify opportunities for improvement.

What is the aim of the ECOSHIPYARD?

The project aims to contribute to the eu ‘s environmental and climate goals by effectively monitoring shipyard environmental performance, reduce emissions from processes, and promote a circular economy in the shipbuilding sector.

What benefits will offer ECOSHIPYARD?

The outcomes of the project will provide valuable insights and best practices for sustainable shipbuilding, benefitting both the industry and the environment.