The kick-off meeting of the TwinShip project has taken place in Brussels, Belgium.
This initiative aims to transform the maritime sector by developing an integrated Digital Twin framework to enable greener ship operations.
Led by an international consortium of technology firms, solution providers, shipping companies, and research organisations—including the Valenciaport Foundation—the project has a budget of nearly €10 million ($10.3 million), co-financed by the Horizon Europe Programme.
As part of the project, an open-source digital platform will be developed, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimise maritime operations.
One of its main goals is to cut GHG emissions from shipping by 30-40 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, using clean technologies and unmanned vessels.
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The Digital Twin developed under TwinShip will act as a decision support system, helping the industry adapt to environmental regulations and optimise the use of clean and renewable fuels. The project also prioritises energy efficiency, integrating both existing and emerging fuels to minimise emissions.
Through pilot projects and autonomous vessel innovations, TwinShip aims to demonstrate the feasibility of digital and environmental transformation, driving sustainability in shipping.
The Valenciaport Foundation will play a key role in identifying functional and user requirements for the decision support system and Digital Twins, particularly from a port perspective. It will also support the integration between ship and port Digital Twins.
Late last year, Wärtsilä announced it was joining the ‘TwinShip’ initiative.
