The objective of the FLEETfor55 ‘State-of-the-art sustainable energy efficiency technologies roadmap for waterborne transport towards the fit-for-55 guidance compliance’ project, is to ensure the optimal assessment, integration and exploitation of emission reduction and efficiency improvement technologies, collectively referred to as Energy Efficiency Technologies (EETs) and their combinations, applicable in business cases taking into account the specific technical, operational and commercial characteristics of each ship type. The field of application covers both short-sea and inland and offshore vessels. To this end, 10 use cases will be developed. Of these, 4 will be new builds and 6 will be retrofits of existing vessels.

FLEETFor55 will include the development of a design and operations assessment tool (DAT) and a decision support system (DSS) that demonstrate which combinations of EETs and which vessels can achieve optimal efficiency for specific operational profiles. The tool applies modeling and assessment of the energy system on a life cycle basis using a fast simulation (FASTSIM) to demonstrate and validate the expected savings and benefits.

On the other hand, it will involve the evaluation of a risk analysis framework, as well as the exploitation and dissemination of the result, with the aim of minimizing the environmental impact throughout the life of the ship, and establishing a technological innovation network that brings together technology supplier companies.

Fundación Valenciaport will participate in the collection of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) data and business models, evaluate the role of ports in the energy transition and support the dynamization of the External Advisory Council.