This idea consists of the design of the necessary tools and systems so that once a completely autonomous vessel has arrived at port areas, it can also autonomously access the assigned berth. It is based on the integration of databases from the maneuvers performed by ships entering/leaving the port provided by the AIS, maritime climate databases, meteorological databases, ship characteristics databases, port geometry and bathymetry and port operations databases, as well as the experience of the pilots, which by feeding ML models will allow generating the best route to the ship’s destination. The result will be a trajectory that will be sent directly to the ship and the port’s maritime traffic control system to guide the maneuver, automating decision making and enabling the possibility of autonomously steering the ship in and out of the port.

Web application that allows semi-automated traceability of donations of consumable but unmarketable food surpluses from cruise ships, in favor of social entities such as the Banc del Aliments, which will take advantage of these food surpluses. This application will make it possible to notify the status of the food through the registration of incoming batches by means of a web form and legalize the process, providing transparency and enabling those involved in the process to work in real time. The cruise ship unloads and delivers the donated food to the isothermal transport of the social organization. The Public Administrations will benefit from savings in the management of MARPOL V waste and, together with the shipping companies, from a better image of corporate social responsibility. Shipping companies will be eligible for rebates on the ship’s fee.

SaaS technology platform model, specialized in the analysis of sustainability and social impact of a port, operator, shipping company or terminal operator, determining whether an economic activity is sustainable in accordance with EU Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate investments, which establishes the obligation of non-financial companies to disclose the manner and extent to which their activities are associated with issues related to the scope of evaluation of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria. According to the criteria of the aforementioned Regulation and based on company data, it is a tool that determines the percentage of CAPEX, EBITDA and INCOME aligned with the Taxonomy established by the European Union to define sustainable activities, certifying that such activities contribute to the transformation of society towards a more sustainable model.

The idea is to redesign ramps in ro-ro ships or in port for the loading and unloading of vehicles or goods by wheeled means, using new composite materials, recyclable, that allow to establish new designs and new solutions with a remarkable weight saving. This will also mean a greater simplification and simplicity in operation and mechanical and hydraulic requirements, resulting in a greater reliability of these elements. The purpose is to obtain sufficient technical information and knowledge of existing procedures, as well as to document and specify the expected activity requirements that should be verified and the influence with respect to the type of the hold/garage and its degree of watertightness or level of enclosure of such space according to maritime safety regulations, in order to finally build a detailed three-dimensional model that allows its validation through model testing.

Development of a maritime drone (high payload, equipped with a novel energy system, consisting of solar panels as an energy source, whose surplus feeds a system for the production of green hydrogen from the electrolysis of water to be compressed, stored and subsequently used. The system is complemented by a closed circuit of pure water (necessary for the production of green hydrogen) by using the water resulting from the process of energy generation by means of hydrogen cells, thus avoiding the need for a system to distill sea water. The configuration of the device will be based on the structure of a catamaran, being able to use the USV hull itself as a hydrogen tank. In this way, and by correctly sizing the solar panels, the power of the fuel cell and the storage capacity, it will be possible to achieve unlimited autonomy.

Wave attenuator device designed from recycled wind turbine blades, with the added value of the attenuator system’s ability to produce wave energy. The wave attenuator model, which can be configured as a single device or as a series or collection of devices, aims to attenuate the reflected waves and resonance phenomena in harbor basins, reducing the agitation of the same and, therefore, increasing the operability of the harbor basins, while taking advantage of this kinetic absorption for the generation of clean energy. In addition, it aims to contribute to the circular economy and green development by recycling wind turbine blades that are being dismantled, reusing blade sections as an attenuating component against the incident and reflected wave.

Development of a system for monitoring the corrosion of metallic elements continuously in real time. The system consists of: – A low-cost sensor to estimate in real time the corrosion state of metallic elements, based on the fusion of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and differential electrical resistance (ER) probe methodologies. Corrosion and traditional auscultation and testing methods. – A tool for data collection will be used an Arduino, as well as a Modular Unit Monitoring (MUM) system. This idea proposes to develop a low-cost ER module to detect metal losses, based on the technology of estimating the resistance of an unknown metal component by comparing the voltage drop at its ends with those of a known resistor.

Practical development of a theoretical prototype of revenue automation on the automation of financial audit regulations, which allows the verification and validation of the objectives pursued on a real case of application in processes already used by the PA of Cartagena It is considered for this purpose the verification of data and error detection in recurring tasks as is the case of the processes of preparation and issuance of invoices relating to the area of concessions The result will be the development and implementation of an audit robot software, through RPA Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence technologies, with which to establish self-assessment mechanisms to identify and mitigate the risk of legal and regulatory compliance.

Description of an eco-efficient autonomous desalination plant, whose energy needs will be covered by renewable energy, specifically wave energy. The purpose is to achieve a system capable of providing drinking water in port infrastructures that allow self-supply without depending on external agents, enhancing the concept of decentralized desalination. A compact and modular reverse osmosis desalination system will be selected, which will allow scalability of the installation according to the water consumption needs. On the other hand, from the point of view of energy generation through wave energy, it is proposed to evaluate four types of wave energy harvesting systems and determine which one is best suited to the needs of the desalination system.

Multipurpose marine foundation system for floating platforms, adaptable to both low and high depths, as well as to platforms of different sizes. Its construction is proposed in a fast way by means of additive technology or afloat. This foundation will serve as a base or platform on which to place the required systems, whether power generation prototypes, laboratories or signaling buoys or other aids to navigation in a fast and economical way, avoiding the use of specialized vessels. Therefore, it is a towable or self-transportable and self-installable system with a single campaign, without work afloat, having all the installation elements, including the connection systems between the afloat and anchored parts, already integrated in the product in the manufacturing process, which avoids the use of specialized vessels and, therefore, reduces costs and installation times.

Development of a system composed of modular devices that allows the generation of photovoltaic solar energy and its use for both self-consumption and storage in maritime environments. It can be used both in container ships and in port terminals that house containerized cargo traffic. The set of elements used simultaneously can be managed and monitored from a control and supervision application. The proposed device is housed in a sea container that can be either twenty feet or forty feet. Being a container, it will be stowed like any other container in the location to be determined, which may be the upper level of the cargo deck of a container ship or the upper location of a container tower located in a port terminal.

Design, organization, construction and long-term operation of a digital training platform of the Learning Management System type, offering a hybrid type of tutored training, mostly on-line not face-to-face, focused on the sport and recreational boating sector through SPOC courses (with access control) and COOC (corporate courses), based on the SCORM standard and in a MOODLE environment. The initial training program will consist of 10 innovation courses (digital transformation, smart tourism destination, sustainable development objectives, decarbonization and circular economy, implementation of ISO standards for yachting, new digital technologies, energy transition, nautical robotics, European R&D programs and infrastructures and European technology platforms), with a duration between 90 and 120 hours each.

Development of a system for the creation of artificial marine reefs by using electrolysis techniques on metallic structures to force calcareous deposits, creating coral-like reefs, with the capacity to fix sessile macro-biofouling (filter-feeding organisms) and other species. The calcareous coating, or calco-magnesia is not obtained by electrolysis in seawater or saline medium. This method is based on the studies of researchers Wolf Hilbertz and Thomas J. Goureau in the 1970s, who demonstrated that it was possible to generate calcareous deposits on submerged structures using electrochemical techniques. The product can contribute to solving marine environmental degradation, water quality and organic load problems in commercial, marina and fishing harbors, as well as to the early detection of invasive species.

Virtual voice assistant installed on the heavy truck driver’s cell phone and through the web for transport operators. Proactively, without the user necessarily activating it, it allows you to manage your transport orders, your routes in an optimal way, customer invoicing, integration with seaports and connectivity with your customers’ ERP/WMS, and recommendations of restaurants in the area, among others. It will also ensure your safety, and accompany you on trips. By having access to the cell phone, the assistant can detect sudden movements, or simply seek conversation or ask the driver a question in order to keep him or her attentive. These functionalities are a complement to the ADAS systems (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) that vehicle manufacturers install in their vehicles, which aim to provide essential information, automate repetitive tasks, facilitate the driving process and try to keep the vehicle and its passengers away from danger.

Development of a multimodal platform hosted in the cloud and accessible on-line to integrate different databases and forecast flows of goods between different geographical points (origin/destination), by type of goods and mode of transport, based on different external factors using artificial intelligence technology. The tool aims to provide a complete overview of the foreign trade potential of a city or territory and its modes of transport, offering information on the supply of means of transport, both air, land and sea, how they are used and how they are demanded by import and export agents. The platform will integrate information from different sector databases to offer complete information on the logistics landscape, incorporating a predictive algorithm that will make it possible to know how the market will behave in the future in relation to import-export flows, according to type of goods, mode of transport and origin-destination.

Development of a compact, floating, autonomous, modular, simple and flexible equipment for bathymetry, environmental monitoring, water quality and surveillance of the maritime port environment with a simple exchange of the module with the specific sensors. It constitutes a solution to automate and improve three challenges and needs in port areas: -The need for an automated system for environmental and water quality monitoring. -The need for a continuously updated digital bottom twin to improve daily operations and maintenance. -The need for a surveillance tool to increase safety both above and below water.

Development of a climbing robot with magnetic tracks or wheels from the adaptation of the Gecko platform of JC Robots Technology, partner of the applicant. This equipment consists of a robotic platform with magnetic tracks of 320x300x100mm 8.5kg weight with payload capacity of 3kg, whose main functionality is the cleaning of ship tanks. This robot, capable of moving on the surfaces of the hull of a ship, will be equipped with NDT sensors to measure the thickness of metals by ultrasound to take measurements on the hull of the ship. The robot will have other sensors to facilitate navigation and digitization of the inspection such as multiple cameras, inertial measurement unit, GPS (or other means of localization) or sensors for odometry. The data will be incorporated into a website where customers will be able to check a history of the inspections carried out, which will allow for improved planning and preventive maintenance of repairs.

System based on the application of mesh technology applied to the teamwork of a set of robots which have monitoring capabilities through the use of sensors and data upload to a cloud system in real time that processes them with algorithms for each functional unit. It proposes the application to the measurement of water quality considering parameters such as temperature, conductivity, salinity, turbidity, dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, PH, oxidation-reduction potential, chlorophyll, dissolved organic matter, etc. in each functional space from surface to seabed. The “crancs” robots will also automate the collection of sediment samples from the seabed, until now collected manually, automating the process saves on personnel and means “divers, boats”. The robots are based on proprietary design configured for different types of surface (land, seabed crawler robot with and without tail and swimming robot) and components printed with 3D technology.

Design of procedures to use dielectric heating technology (microwaves) to provide the necessary initial heat that geopolymer concretes need for setting, reducing the formation of microcracks with respect to other solutions currently used that provide surface heat that generates temperature gradients in the concrete mass. The proposed solution results in a volumetric heat that is generated from the interior of the mass, thus producing a more homogeneous temperature distribution, less microcracks and more resistance. This technology facilitates and increases its use in prefabricated elements for different types of infrastructure, given the savings in materials, energy, emissions and setting times of geopolymer concrete compared to conventional concrete.

A system capable of detecting, identifying and locating containers lost at sea, which would allow rapid action to avoid environmental disasters and, at the same time, achieve safer maritime navigation. It leverages the operability of current AIS and VDES maritime communications systems, which it believes significantly reduces the infrastructure cost of ships to address this problem. The idea is based on integrating an AIS/VDES radio beacon with the use of several patch antennas on the sea containers to alert ships in their navigation area of their presence, while the ships can estimate the position of the lost container. The vessel transmits in its normal operation its own AIS/VDES signal. The container receives this signal from the vessel and generates its own AIS/VDES signal. When the container sends the signal, the vessel’s AIS/VDES equipment is alerted to the presence of the container in its navigation area (detection), while decoding the container’s signal information (identification).

System for the identification, alert, localization, traceability and maintenance afloat of maritime containers that fall into the sea during transport and allow their rescue. The purpose of the idea is to help mitigate the problems generated by the fall of maritime containers into the sea, with effects on the logistics chain, the environment and maritime safety. The system is initially focused on containers carrying dangerous or high value-added goods. The system consists of two parts: -An Alarm and Traceability System, which is activated once the container has fallen overboard. -A system for the buoyancy and visibility of the container to prevent it from sinking and to allow its rescue.

Development of an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows real-time data exchange between any commercial BIM software and the cloud-based commercial software odei.io for the digital management of construction works in the construction phase, developed by the company applying for the grants. The proposed idea would constitute a new functionality in said software and, therefore, can be considered an evolution of the same. Through the Idea, all the information reported on the work and used for its management is continuously dumped to the BIM model, without the need for manual interaction and with zero resource consumption. The BIM model of the design of the work will then contain all types of information on the actual execution of the work available to the asset owner. The idea aims to contribute to the continuity of BIM models, used in the design phase of infrastructure works, in all phases of an asset’s life cycle, including design, construction, maintenance and decommissioning.

Automatic system for the control, quantification and classification of waste unloaded by cruise ships in ports, portable and with automatic data transfer and processing in the cloud, integrating volume and weight measurements. The system, with the capacity to be portable and installed at the place where the waste delivery operation is carried out by the cruise ship (at the ship’s exit), will allow, in addition to the measurement of quantities, the determination of the typology of the waste. The proposed idea will allow: -Advance an autonomous and independent system, which does not need additional verifiers at the dock. -Automatically determine units of weight and volume of waste. -Evolve towards automatic waste category recognition models, by means of AI algorithms. -Automatically exchange information with existing databases and platforms such as the DUE single window. -Create a history of cruise ship waste delivery. -To promote new revenue streams by providing information to improve the value chain in the purchase and sale of waste.

Development of a treatment process for dredged materials from ports to recover raw materials contained in them, such as metals, silica, etc., eliminating or at least significantly reducing their toxicity, drastically reducing the fraction destined for waste management and in some cases even eliminating them. In this way, a significant reduction in the treatment costs of these dredged materials would also be achieved. The system to be developed tries to assume materials with a very diverse pollutant load, either organic or inorganic, for its applicability to the variety of situations that we can find in the ports and for this purpose it is proposed to design a transportable system that allows its transfer and implementation in different port facilities according to their needs, which would lower overall management costs, avoiding that each Port Authority has its own treatment plant.

Development of a SaaS digital platform that facilitates the secure, real-time exchange of critical bunkering operations data between stakeholders in order to optimize ship bunkering processes. The platform aims to alleviate existing inefficiencies in the conduct of these operations due to lack of information and disconnection of those involved in them, increasing efficiency, sustainability, safety and circularity of operations. The platform combines blockchain technology and AI/ML to optimize bunkering operations, connecting data from the source of origin with the other key players in the operation, securely and in real time, for better planning and decision making. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the platform takes into account real-time changes in the data to optimize the schedules of operations within the port and provide an optimized and real ETA (expected time of arrival of vessels).

Development of a software tool (SaaS) for the efficient management of empty containers between port terminals and local depots and in the reception of cargo containers for export, based on the daily needs of shippers and consignees. This tool would be implemented through the use of quantum algorithms, which can handle larger amounts of data and parameters, together with the use of classical optimization techniques and machine learning, resulting in a hybrid solution that incorporates quantum nodes to run the computationally more expensive subroutines, which often become intractable classically. Thanks to this hybrid approach, the model can process a larger volume of data and potentially improve the optimization process, especially for short-term operations.

Development of an intelligent system (software) for predictive analysis, through AI/ML algorithms, of heavy vehicle arrivals, dwell times and possible congestion situations in the terminals of a port and its accesses based on historical data from the port context. Through this intelligent system it will be possible to: -Have a detailed planning of the arrival and transit times of heavy vehicles in the port to predict in advance land congestion events. -Knowing in advance what needs in relation to services or stopovers, and how long each heavy vehicle will be in the port facilities. -Planning of waiting areas according to expected arrivals and dwell times of heavy vehicles in port, as well as supporting their sizing. -Optimize valuable port spaces and reduce unnecessary routes and associated emissions. -Evaluate the relationship between the sea side and land accesses. -Improve coexistence and port-city integration between urban and heavy traffic.

Development of a Cloud platform aimed at the intelligent management of pumping systems used in port environments, consisting of the implementation of an intelligent maintenance service for pumping systems based on an IoT platform capable of collecting operating information from the different systems and analyzing in real time the status of each of them, detecting and issuing alerts in case of failures and problems in advance thanks to predictive algorithms based on AI/ML. This contributes to improve preventive and predictive maintenance of pumping facilities in the port environment, thereby contributing to an improvement in process efficiency by reducing downtime due to failures and improving safety by reducing the possibility of incidents. The platform is combined with the use of non-intrusive IoT sensors that make it possible to digitize each of the pumping systems in a standardized way and without the need to modify the system.

Application of both a short-term captive airship and medium-term HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites) to perform real-time monitoring operations in port environments for both environmental and security applications. The PoC will consist of a captive airship in order to determine: -The suitability of the concept (both the captive airship, as well as the stratospheric airship) to the real-time monitoring needs for ports. -The applications for which the concept could solve or improve the solution of problems that are not being solved with the currently available means. -The requirements at the payload, data stream, user segment and integration with legacy systems level. Regulatory requirements for regular operation of the system in port areas.

Development of a system of floating solar panels to be installed on the water surface of an underutilized or disused port. The system consists of flexible solar panels and a mechanism to collect and extend them according to the operational needs of the port. It would consist of modular units fixed to docks or piers capable of automatically deploying the floating solar panels when there is water available. The design and sizing are based on parameters such as environmental conditions, surface area and orientation. With respect to existing floating energy systems, they say they will use lightweight, recyclable materials and simplified operations, converging to a totally different system, resulting in state-of-the-art integrated panels using more than 90% plastic materials and decreasing environmental loads.