| Url |
https://cimne.com/sgp/rtd/Project.aspx?id=732 |
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| Acronym |
FIBRESHIP |
| Project title |
Engineering, production and life-cycle management for massive application of FIBRE-based materials in large-length SHIPs |
| Official Website |
http://www.fibreship.eu/ |
| Reference |
723360 |
| Principal investigator |
Xavier MARTINEZ GARCIA - xmartinez@cimne.upc.edu
|
| Start date |
01/06/2017 |
End date |
31/05/2020 |
| Coordinator |
TSI |
| Consortium members |
- VTT
- BV - BUREAU VERITAS-REGISTRE INTERNATIONAL DE CLASSIFICATION DE NAVIRES ET D AERONEFS SA
- RINA
- CIMNE
- TWI
- ANEK
- DANAOS
- FOINIKAS
- TUCO
- NAVREP
- SOERMAR
- IXBLUE
- ATEKNEA
- LLOYDS
- COMPASS ING. Y SISTEMAS, S.A.
- UL
- IEO
|
| Program |
H2020 (2014-2020) |
Call |
H2020-MG-2016-2017 (call 2016) |
| Subprogram |
SC4-Smart, green & integrated transport |
Category |
Europeo |
| Funding body(ies) |
EC |
Grant |
$982,150.01 |
| Abstract |
The main objective of the FIBRESHIP project is to create a new EU-market to build entire large-length ships in FRP (Fibre-
Reinforced Polymers) enabling its massive application.
In order to achieve this objective, the project will develop, identify and qualify FRP materials for different applications in
particular for long-term structural strength and fire resistance. In addition to this, its massive application also requires
elaborating innovative design procedures and guidelines supported on new validated software analysis tools. Standardized
efficient production methodologies will be implemented and demonstrated by delivering a proof of concept. Clear
performance indicators will be designed and applied in the evaluation of three different types of vessels (container ship, ferry
and fishing research ship) to be developed within the project.
The project will also analyze the life cycle cost benefits of incorporating FRP materials in large-length ships, developing a
business plan for the different actors in the value chain. The business plan will cover the different phases of the life cycle
from design, engineering, material production and shipbuilding to the final dismantling of the vessel.
The use of FRP materials in large-length ships will imply a significant weight reduction and a relevant impact in fuel saving,
ship stability, environmental impact (reducing greenhouse gas emissions and underwater noise), and increase of cargo
capacity. On the other hand, FRP materials are immune to corrosion and have a better performance under fatigue type
loads, what means better life performance and reduced maintenance costs.
The mid-term impact is estimated in about 5% of the total shipbuilding market in Europe (turnover about €2.0Bn), and it is
envisaged a long term impact of up to 54.000 new direct jobs. Furthermore, it is estimated that the European shipping
companies could deduct up to €1Bn/year cost with the adoption of the proposed FRP shipbuilding technology. |
