Event date
17.09.2024

Location
Belfast, United Kingdom

Background: Shipping contributed to 2% of global energy-related emissions in 2022. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to reduce this by half by 2050. Decarbonizing ports is crucial to achieving this goal. ESA’s First Port Decarbonisation and Environmental Sustainability workshop will explore the role of space data and services in supporting the green transition of port ecosystems.

Fee: Free for registered participants

Workshop Overview: Hosted by the Belfast Harbour Commission on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), this one-day workshop will focus on:

  • Onshore power
  • Green shipping corridors
  • Uptake of renewable energy solutions
  • Impact of changing Net Zero regulations from 2025 onwards

Efficiency gains through digitalization of port operations will be examined, including monitoring air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and water quality. Emerging solutions enabled by space data and services and their potential for commercial exploitation by the port industry will be discussed.

How Space Can Help with Port Decarbonisation: The workshop will cover:

  • Optimization and energy efficiency technologies for ports
  • Vessel efficiency improvements through data, software, or autonomy
  • Autonomous vessels and port vehicles
  • New decarbonization measures like sensors and robotic systems
  • Port operations optimization and digitization
  • Digital tools for port emissions monitoring
  • Opportunities to introduce new technologies in the maritime sector

Event Programme:

  • 9.15-9.45: Registration
  • 9.45-10.00: Welcome and Introductions
  • 10.00-11.30: Keynote Presentations
  • 11.30-11.40: Break
  • 11.40-12.45: Keynote Presentations, Delivery Pathways, and Funding Options
  • 12.45-13.30: Lunch, Network, and Platform Demonstrations
  • 13.30-14.40: Emerging Technologies – Industry Use Cases
  • 14.45-15.45: Opportunities for Collaborations - SME Use Cases
  • 15.45: Summary and Wrap Up Session

Who Should Attend? Port operators, users, and stakeholders interested in decarbonization and Net Zero operations; service providers offering relevant technologies; and SME representatives looking for markets for their early-stage capabilities.

Register for the Event: [Link to registration]