Policy Area Ship Projects

Projects supporting Policy Area Ship actions

On-going projects

This project with seven pilot ports develops a digital tool for CO2 reduction, measures energy savings and production of renewable energy in ports.

Lead partner: Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Deadline: May 2026

Baltic Sea – GSC project

Green shipping corridors have been identified as an important tool in the transition towards more sustainable transport. The seed project Baltic Sea Green Shipping Corridors (BalticSea-GSC) financed by Swedish Institute aims to strengthen cooperation on the development of green shipping corridors in the Baltic Sea. The focus is on assessing needs, broadening partnership, engaging stakeholders and developing concepts for future transnational collaboration in this area.

Lead partner: IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Deadline: September 2026

Baltic Sea e-Nav

This project creates the next generation of navigational products and services compliant with new international standards, enabling safer, more harmonized and eco-efficient navigation in the Baltic Sea.

Lead partner: Swedish Maritime Administration
Deadline: October 2026

MaDaMe

This project introduces a smart fairway solution to support remote navigational support, and automation on ships to optimize ship operations and develop clean and sustainable shipping.

Lead partner: Turku University of Applied Sciences
Deadline: October 2026

OpenRisk II

This project develops user-friendly risk management tools tailored to maritime authorities to prevent accidents and reduce human and environmental impacts. The project will provide tools for shared and dynamic maritime traffic risk picture of the Baltic Sea region.

Lead partner: Finnish Transport and Communication Agency
Deadline: October 2026

INCONE60 Green

This project empowers small ports across the South Baltic region through comprehensive digitalisation by developing the port management system SeaTech, direct and external transport cost calculation software SeaWay, and an AI-based maritime database SeaStat, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Lead partner: Gdynia Maritime University
Deadline: December 2026

REISFER

This project will present guidelines for the ferry industry to enable the implementation of new technologies and methods for decarbonisation in the most efficient way.

Lead partner: Tallinn University of Technology
Deadline: March 2027

PortSHAZ

This project helps ports work better and protects the Baltic Sea simultaneously. We show how small changes, like stopping cargo leaks or keeping dust out of the water, can save money and help nature. Their goal is simple: make everyday port operations safer, cleaner, and more efficient for everyone.

Lead partner: Elblag Sea Port Authority Ltd.
Deadline: June 2027

H2Deri@BSP

The H2Deri@BSP project, co-financed by Interreg Baltic Sea Region would enable the adoption of low- and zero-carbon hydrogen derivates like methanol and ammonia at Seaports in the Baltic Sea Region. Through the development of proof-of-concepts in cooperation with port authorities, terminal operators, maritime fuel providers, and energy suppliers, the project will enhance stakeholder capacity and accelerate the transition to sustainable maritime operations.

Lead partner: Port of Hamburg Marketing
Deadline: February 2028

Circular Ports

Circular Ports provides transferable concepts and shares lessons learned to enable replication and scaling up within the Baltic Sea Region. By fostering collaboration between port stakeholders, the project aims to create synergies that enhance resource efficiency, reduce waste, and improve sustainability in ports.

Lead partner: Port of Hamburg Marketing
Deadline: March 2028

CargoRes

This project helps reduce the amount of cargo residues entering the sea by improving cargo handling practices in ports and on ships. In close cooperation with ports, port operators, and shipping companies, CargoRes pilots practical solutions with partners committed to making positive changes. The project shares the lessons learned and creates clear guidelines to help others reduce pollution. Through these efforts, CargoRes contributes to protecting the Baltic Sea and promoting more sustainable maritime transport across the region.

Lead partner: Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Deadline: August 2028

Baltic Chemical Tanker Project

This project, led by John Nurminen Foundation together with Coalition Clean Baltic, aims to reduce harmful chemical discharges from chemical tanker tank washing and strengthen the protection of the Baltic Sea. The project identifies the highest-risk chemicals, assesses their discharge volumes and environmental impacts in all Baltic Sea countries, and fills critical data gaps highlighted in the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP S16).

Based on the comprehensive risk assessment, the project works with chemical industry companies, ports, and terminals to develop practical and cost-efficient solutions for managing tank washing waters onshore. Best practices and circular-economy approaches are collected, shared, and promoted across the region. The project’s results will support regulatory development in HELCOM and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and contribute to the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Policy Area Ship.

Lead partner: John Nurminen Foundation
Deadline: 2028

Nordic Roadmap Phase 2

Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping Phase 2, is a 2-year programme funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers with strong regional support from all the Nordic countries. The objective of the programme is to further develop green shipping corridors, supporting the transition to sustainable and emission-free maritime routes. The programme builds on the results from Phase 1 of the programme and is structured around four interconnected project building blocks:

* Project 1: Moving Green Shipping Corridors into realization

* Project 2: Ensure safe port- and bunkering operations for sustainable zero-carbon fuels

* Project 3: Continue and strengthen the Nordic Collaboration Platform

* Project 4:Develop a Nordic green transition barometer for shipping

Lead partner: DNV
Contributing partners: Everllence, Icelandic New Energy, IVL, VTT, SINTEF
Deadline: December 2027

Past projects

Blue Supply Chains

This project supports port authorities and port operators to decarbonise port operations by advancing electrification, providing alternative fuels strategies and setting up green transport chains.

Lead partner: Port of Hamburg Marketing
Deadline: December 2025

Evaluation, control and mitigation of the environmental impacts of shipping emissions – EMERGE