Results & Deliverables

WP1 – Definition of KPIs, use case vessel requirements, and transferable technology

This work package focuses on defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for green and sustainable battery propulsion in ships, ensuring alignment with international regulations. It assesses the feasibility of fleet electrification, identifies specifications for battery system integration and charging infrastructure, and determines suitable vessel types for the proposed solutions. Additionally, it addresses applicable standards and regulations for battery integration and identifies any gaps for certification.
Deliverable D1.1 - KPIs analysis and socioeconomic impact

This document purpose is to analyse the KPIs to identify the feasibility of fleet electrification, considering environmental, economic, social and industrial aspects, as well as to identify the socio-economic impact.

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Deliverable D1.2 – Use cases, electrical specifications and requirements for marine battery integration

The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive requirement analysis, differentiating across various ship topologies, to assess the applicability of electrification in terms of ship size, vessel types and global operations. This analysis will evaluate FLEXSHIP’s electrification solutions, distinguishing between short, medium, and long-term scenarios for fully electric or hybrid electric vessels.

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Deliverable D1.3 - Standardization and regulations

Standards, Rules and Regulations applicable to battery systems installed onboard hybrid and full electric vessels are analysed in this document, aimed at guiding the relevant aspects of design, integration, installation, validation, testing, commissioning and approval.

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WP2 – Vessel grid architecture design and system optimisation

This work package develops a simulation framework for designing and validating energy storage systems and electric grids for fully electric and hybrid vessels. It focuses on creating flexible, scalable electrical architectures and control systems suitable for various ship types and operational profiles, demonstrated through two vessel types with different capacities and operational ranges.

WP3 – Development of components

This work package focuses on creating a scalable, modular battery system with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. It will design a rackless, plug-and-play battery system for easy integration across vessels, and a shared cooling system to improve performance. Two DC switchboards and ten battery modules will be developed and prepared for hardware-in-the-loop testing prior to integration.

WP4 – System assembly, integration, and testing

This work package ensures seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and communication interfaces within the vessel’s power grid. It engages all partners in preparing components for demonstrations, establishes testing procedures to validate system functionality, and analyzes test data to ensure performance quality. It also includes failure mode and criticality analysis (FMECA) to identify potential improvements.

WP5 – Vessel integration, digitalization, demonstration, and validation

This work package identifies risks in vessel integration and operation, verifies concepts for full-battery and hybrid propulsion, and emphasizes scalability and environmental sustainability. It demonstrates and validates battery systems and control strategies, focusing on safety, range, and energy efficiency. Digital solutions for real-time monitoring, control, and optimization will be implemented, while data analytics will assess technical scalability, reliability, efficiency, and operating costs.

WP6 – Skills development, business models and stakeholders

This work package evaluates stakeholder expectations for modular battery systems in ship operations and analyzes skills gaps for a cleaner shipping value chain. It develops a simulation framework for designing and planning the transition to hybrid and fully electric ships, assessing costs, sustainability, and environmental impact. Business models, commercial strategies, and economic plans for scaling battery-operated ships will also be developed.

WP7 – Dissemination, communication, and exploitation

This work package focuses on maximizing the impact and acceptance of the project’s strategies and technologies. It will establish a strong communication and dissemination strategy, develop an exploitation plan, manage intellectual property, and contribute to joint dissemination activities to enhance visibility and synergies with HE/H2020-supported actions.
Deliverable 7.3 - Knowledge Management and Protection of Intellectual Property

The current deliverable explains the principles, practices, and actions that the FLEXSHIP Consortium has planned for managing knowledge and IPR. This document works together with D8.2, which is the Data Management Plan, and has a two-fold objective. The first objective is to describe the internal procedures that the FLEXSHIP Consortium has implemented for managing knowledge and IPR in accordance with the FLEXSHIP GA and FLEXSHIP Consortium Agreement (CA). The second objective is to outline the current state of knowledge and IPR in FLEXSHIP, which will provide a foundation for effective innovation management during the remainder of the grant period.

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Deliverable D7.1 - Dissemination and Communication Roadmap

This document includes all the information needed to facilitate the communication efforts of the FLEXSHIP project partners. The use of the major dissemination tools and channels is described in the deliverable, which includes both traditional approaches like publications and participation at events, as well as diverse online activities. Subtasks such as timing of communication and dissemination activities, media channels, and division of tasks between partners are detailed.

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WP8 – Project management and ethics

This work package ensures effective and transparent management of the project’s administrative, financial, and legal aspects. It focuses on meeting project objectives within budget and on schedule, managing consortium activities, ensuring deliverable quality, and providing regular updates to the European Commission. Additionally, it aims to improve access to and reuse of data generated by the project.
Deliverable 8.1 - Project Management Plan, quality assurance protocol and risk management

The Project Management plan offers guidelines for the members of the FLEXSHIP project. It provides instructions for the crucial aspects of the project. These include management structures, project reporting, working practices, quality assurance protocol, and risk management. The plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the groups and individuals involved in the project’s management structures. Additionally, the quality assurance protocol serves as a reference for the project to ensure that work is carried out effectively and that deliverables meet the required quality standards. The Project Management plan is the initial deliverable for the project and will be updated as necessary to reflect any changes in procedures during the project. It is important to note that this document does not cover data protection guidelines, instead these will be outlined in the D8.2 Data Management Plan and D7.3 Knowledge Management and Protection of Intellectual Property.

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Deliverable 8.2 - Data Management Plan

This Deliverable D8.2, the Data Management Plan (DMP), provides a comprehensive overview of the data generated and managed by the project, including the methodologies and standards employed, in line with the relevant EC guidelines and Horizon Europe DMP template1 . It outlines how the data is made accessible for verification and reuse, as well as how it is curated and preserved in line with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable)2 The ownership IPR, data, and other key knowledge among the participating beneficiaries is defined in the signed Consortium Agreement. The DMP also encompasses the handling of data throughout the project’s duration and beyond, with the aim of minimizing the risk of data loss or other potential threats that could compromise its integrity or usability. The DMP is a dynamic document that will be regularly updated to support the data management lifecycle for all collected, processed, or generated data within the project. This preliminary version of the DMP establishes measures for promoting the project’s findings during the FLEXSHIP lifecycle and defines procedures for sharing project data, adhering to the FAIR principles for research data. This document falls under the activities of Task 8.3 Research knowledge and data management mechanism within the framework of FLEXSHIP.

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