FLYPASS - FoiL boat using clean energY for PASSenger transportation
Composite Solutions Lda. ·Portugal
About this project
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">Maritime transport is thus facing a considerable pressure for efficiency and innovative solutions, not only in terms of GHG emissions but also in terms of intelligence and life cycle management. In order to contribute to a more sustainable, safe, intelligent and managed maritime transport, this project aims to develop a Zero Emissions prototype for passenger transport, equipped with high efficiency navigation systems (i.e., foils) that further reduce its footprint at the same times brings added value in operational and financial perspectives (i.e., less energy consumption for navigation, less charging cycles, increased battery lifespan, increased speed, less time per trip, more trips per day,…). The prototype will also be equipped with assisted or semi-autonomous systems that perceive the environment and support the human decision in terms of navigation, complex maneuvers and docking, improving the intelligence of these solutions and de-risking their market introduction. The advanced sensing system, collecting data from the structure, critical equipment’s of the prototype and the environment, plays a fundamental role in terms of management and decision support, comprising the real-time assessment and alarms to the medium- and long-term management of the equipment and critical components (from predictive and preventive maintenance to the all life-cycle management).</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">This project aims to achieve several innovative developments that push further the efficiency and de-risking in the maritime passenger transport industry through the development and adaptation of solutions to the concrete requirements and constraints of the technologies underneath. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">This partnership between SMEs and research institutions from Portugal and Norway is extremely important for the interconnection, creation and exploration of added value, by joining complementary competencies to address the specific needs of products aimed for the in global markets.</span></span></span></span></p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The collaboration with our bilateral donor project partner Corvus yielded several significant results at the bilateral level. The partnership led to the successful attainment of shared goals, such as improved process, or increased community engagement. The collaborative efforts resulted in outcomes that were beneficial for both parties, demonstrating the power of joint initiatives. Also, it facilitated the exchange of knowledge and best practices between the donor and the other partners, enhancing the understanding of effective project context, and innovative solutions. The partnership often influenced local and national policies by showcasing successful models and practices, leading to broader systemic changes. The project outcomes provided a blueprint that could be replicated and scaled in other regions or sectors, amplifying the impact of the initial collaboration.
Project partners
- Corvus Norway AS Donor project partner· Norway
- Mobyfly Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda. Project partner· Portugal
- Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science Project partner· Portugal