Innovation Action SYNERGETICS

Day Two of Danube Ports Days 2024 put the spotlight on the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS project, a true highlight of the event. The sessions delved into innovative technologies, demonstrators and strategies aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency in river and port operations, sparking meaningful discussions among participants. As organizers, we are incredibly proud of the collaboration and dedication shown by all the experts, stakeholders, and attendees who contributed to making this day a success. Together, we’re driving the shipping and the inland waterways toward a greener, more efficient future. The journey doesn’t end here—stay tuned as we continue to build on these impactful discussions! Special thanks to Pro Danube for their support!

On December 4, Innovation Action SYNERGETICS joined PLATINA4Action in the Second Technology Transfer on the Greening of the Inland Waterway Fleet which took place in Antwerp at University of Antwerp premises. On behalf of the #synergetics coordinator DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Igor Bačkalov presented the Catalogue of Greening Retrofit Technologies, while the #synergetics partners Lucas Haag (Zero Emission Services), Steve Labeylie (Groupe SOGESTRAN / Compagnie Fluviale de Transport), and Milinko Godjevac (Future Proof Shipping) presented the use of swappable batteries, FAME, HVO, and hydrogen in fuel cells on inland vessels. The presentations were followed by lively discussions with the participation of shipowners from Belgium and France. Photos: Niels Kreukniet and Martin Quispel (Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart).

The Second PLATINA4Action Technology Transfer Workshop on the Greening of the Inland Waterway Fleet in Belgium and France has officially started! ! 🚢✨ The Workshop began with Janeta TOMA, from the host orgnization the European Inland Waterway Transport Platform, at the premises of the University of Antwerp, delivering the opening remarks, followed by Martin Quispel, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, who set the scene by presenting the context and goals of the PLATINA4Action and Innovation Action SYNERGETICS projects.   The first session was filled with insights into national and regional greening policies and support programmes in Belgium and France.   The presentations that followed offered detailed overviews into the efforts being made in both Belgium and France to support the green transition in inland navigation.   Marc DELAUDE Service public de Wallonie shared details about Wallonia’s regional aid programme for fleet greening, while Christophe Bruglemans, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv presented the details of the Flemish Green Deal and its role in driving sustainability in inland navigation.   From France, Cécile Cohas and Augustin H. from Voies navigables de France (VNF) gave complementary presentations. Cécile outlined France’s roadmap for greening the inland fleet, focusing on innovation-driven solutions, while Augustin introduced the PAMI programme, which supports the modernisation and innovation of the fleet.   These insightful presentations also sparked lively discussions with ship owners, who raised thought-provoking questions and shared their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of adopting greener technologies.

Mr. Benjamin Boyer of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) was one of the keynote speakers at the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS Mid-term Conference in Brussels. In the video below, Mr. Boyer explains what are the benefits of the #synergetics project and why does it matter for inland navigation in Europe. The Conference presentations can be downloaded from the #synergetics website: https://lnkd.in/eubK_F7Q. #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Another video from the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS Mid-term Conference features Daisy Rycquart. We are happy to have Daisy onboard! The Conference presentations can be downloaded from the #synergetics website: https://lnkd.in/eubK_F7Q. Follow this space for more highlights from the Mid-term Conference! #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Three keynote speeches, a panel discussion on lessons learned in course of implementation of innovative greening technologies, and eight presentations on technical, financial, regulatory, and policy aspects of greening - in a nutshell, that is the Mid-term Conference of Innovation Action SYNERGETICS, which took place in Brussels on November 5, 2024. The goals of the Conference and the main impressions are summarized in the short interview with Igor Bačkalov from the #synergetics Coordinator DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems. The Conference presentations can be downloaded from the #synergetics website: https://lnkd.in/eubK_F7Q. Follow this space for more highlights from the Mid-term Conference! #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Big thanks to Daisy Rycquart who safely navigated the participants of the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS Mid-term Conference through technical, regulatory, financial, and policy aspects of greening of inland and costal ships. The presentations given at the Conference will soon be available for download. Stay tuned! #synergetics

The Mid-term Conference of Innovation Action SYNERGETICS, moderated by Daisy Rycquart, takes place in Brussels on November 5, and features a list of distinguished speakers and panelists: 🎤 Keynotes by Muhammed Elemenler, Benjamin Boyer, and Benjamin Friedhoff 🎤 Exploration session with Dr. Elimar Frank, Matthieu Renault, and Marcello Leonardi 🎤 Synchronization session with Niels Kreukniet and panelists Joaquim Demeyer, Bo Salet, Matthias Schubert, and Lucas Haag 🎤 Demonstration session with Gianluca Giurco, Sophia Brans, and Jan Kaufmann 🎤 Integration and Acceleration session with Friederike Dahlke-Wallat and Martin Quispel. Interested in the Conference, but could not join us? Then follow this space for the Conference follow-up. #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

Within the Innovation Action SYNERGETICS Mid-term Conference, Niels Kreukniet will lead a panel on lessons learned while greening the ships by means of innovation, with an outstanding panelists line-up: Mr. Joaquim Demeyer of Vaar, Mr. Bo Salet of Wattlab, Mr. Matthias Schubert of Torqeedo, and Mr. Lucas Haag of Zero Emission Services. The registration for the Conference is now closed, as the limit of participants is reached. However, make sure to follow this page for the Conference follow-up! #synergetics with CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Expertise- en InnovatieCentrum Binnenvaart, ScandiNAOS AB, MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), viadonau, TTS (Transport Trade Services) GmbH., ZT-Kanzlei Dipl.-Ing. Richard Anzböck, Argo-Anleg GmbH, Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Division, EUFRAK - EuroConsults Berlin GmbH (EEBG), Future Proof Shipping, Koedood Marine Group, Mercurius Shipping Group, Zero Emission Services, Compagnie Fluviale de Transport, Groupe SOGESTRAN, CMB.TECH, and OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences.

🚢 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 🚢 Innovation Action SYNERGETICS is proud to present three leading voices in sustainable innovation: Gianluca G. (MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), Benjamin Friedhoff (DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems), and Esther Poortstra (Zero Emission Services). They will present the latest advancements in innovation pilots aimed at achieving emission targets in the Danube region. 💡 Plus, don’t miss our exclusive workshop during the coffee break, where vessel owners and operators can explore cutting-edge innovations tailored for the Danube fleet. Let’s shape the future of green logistics together! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 29-30 October 2024 📌 Danube Commission, Budapest (hybrid event)   𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 for online participation: https://lnkd.in/d_tF5e7b   This event is powered by Pro Danube, the 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, and the 🇪🇺-funded projects MultiRELOAD, Green Inland Ports, and Innovation Action SYNERGETICS, and with support from the 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.   #Sustainability #Innovation #Danube #GreenLogistics #Synergetics