A new EU project OVERHEAT has been launched to prevent and fight fires on container ships The project aims to improve safety and efficiency in the maritime transport industry through innovative strategies and solutions.
Container ships play a crucial role in global trade, transporting about 90% of globally traded goods by volume and value. Fires on board container ships pose a serious threat as they can cause hazards to the crew, as well as cargo and environmental damage.
The maritime transport industry is therefore faced with the central challenge of fighting and preventing fires on container ships. Recognising the central role of maritime transport in global trade, the EU-funded research project 'OVERHEAT- INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CONTAINERSHIP FIRES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT' was launched to further develop the prevention and management of fires on container ships using modern technologies.
The project will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including shipping companies, port authorities, public authorities, policy makers, business associations and academic participants. Its main objective is to promote the knowledge and technologies to prevent and manage fires on container ships.
The OVERHEAT project will focus on the development of a digital solution (DS) that provides a comprehensive overview of the situation on board and around the ship. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) establishes a system for fire prevention, early detection and rapid response.
The Institute of Shipping Economics is part of the consortium and will focus on the analysis of existing prevention systems and measures, the requirement profiles of the various parties involved in the fight and prevention of fires on container ships, and the review of the project results.