Projects

There are various tools to accurately predict the production of wind turbines, but it is quite a job to draw up an O&M plan based on that data. The aim of this project is to develop a tool that optimises this planning process.

The maintenance process for offshore wind turbines is very complex and requires regular checks. The partners in this project are developing an all-in-one solution with USVs and ROVs to optimise offshore activities and minimise the deployment of personnel and vessels.

The shipping industry is highly diverse and encompasses the carriage of goods by sea, along the coast and by inland waterways. A great deal of research is conducted into energy carriers and powertrains to make vessels more environmentally friendly. In this context, the CHyPS project has recently been launched.

FResCo develops new, non-toxic and bio-based additives for coatings to prevent biofouling in onshore and offshore applications. By introducing various high-quality bio-based coatings, the project supports businesses in making their products more sustainable.

Marine ecosystems deliver numerous benefits to society. They are key to integrated and sustainable marine development. WABESCO will develop a universal, adaptable and relevant evaluation tool for all actors and projects working towards sustainable blue growth.

The Alpheus project aims to improve the stability of the electricity grid by storing energy in hydropower. The possibilities to do this in the countries bordering the North Sea are nevertheless limited by the limited depth of the North Sea and the rather flat topography of the coastal environment.

Plastic in the ocean is a major problem as plastic degrades poorly. It is therefore essential to prevent any more plastic from ending up in our rivers and sea. PLUXIN investigates how much plastic is present in our rivers and oceans, where exactly it can be found and when it gets there.

The demand for more natural forms of coastal defence is ever-increasing. CASSANDRA responds to this demand and investigates what is still needed to create a living lab where nature-based solutions come together in an integrated way.

Several European partners work together in the project ‘Emerging ecosystem-based Maritime Spatial Planning topics in North and Baltic Seas Region’ to develop a European vision for maritime spatial planning. The focus is especially on a sustainable blue economy.

Within the context of a circular economy, companies are increasingly looking for valuable applications for biomass. It is important that we are able to efficiently separate the different components of biomass. The EffSep project is strongly focused on this.

The impact of human activities at sea is currently often very unclear. In order to address this knowledge gap, the SUMES project aims to develop an extensive model that measures the local, regional and global impact of such activities. This will help companies to work at sea in a more sustainable manner.

The current hybrid offshore connections and offshore grids sometimes leave much to be desired in terms cost-effectiveness and durability. In other words, there is still much room for improvement in terms of design and operation. The CORDOBA project is strongly focused on this.