Welcome to SEASTARS

Sustainable Emission Abatement Strategies & Technologies for Advanced Revolution Ships

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SEASTARS
Future-proof your fleet

SEASTARS revolutionizes maritime sustainability by integrating cutting-edge emission reduction and efficiency solutions into four retrofits and four new builds across inland, short-sea, and high-seas shipping. Through real-world demonstrations, SEASTARS displays practical, scalable solutions that empower shipowners and naval architects to design and operate greener, more efficient vessels

SEASTARS aims to generate the following outcomes

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Modelling Tools

SEASTARS aims to provide Marine Engineers with cutting-edge decarbonisation modelling tools

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Energy Efficiency

The project aims to deliver energy efficiency of up to 20% for existing vessels

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Vessel Designs

The project aims to upgrade 4 retrofit and deliver 4 new energy efficient vessel designs

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Decarbonisation Options

SEASTARS will assist shipowners decide on their decarbonisation and efficiency-enhancing options

From Retrofit to Newbuild:
How SEASTARS Navigates the Future of Sustainable, Zero-Emission Shipping

Key Technologies

To achieve these goals, SEASTARS integrates multiple abatement techniques

Hydrodynamic Enhancements
  • Propeller-hull optimization
  • Air lubrication systems
Power & Propulsion
  • Fuel cells & H2-ICE
  • Electric motors
  • Integrated solar panels
  • Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS)
  • Electrochemical storage systems (ESS)
Alternative Fuels
  • Biofuels
  • Hydrogen (H2)
  • Methanol (Me-OH)
  • Ammonia (NH3)
Energy Systems
  • Carbon Capture Storage (CCS)
  • Cold ironing
  • Fuel reforming

Target Stakeholders

By revolutionizing ship decarbonization strategies, SEASTARS empowers the sector with data-driven decision-making and innovative vessel design solutions. 

Policy & Regulatory Audiences

Shipowners & Operators

Shipbuilders & Manufacturers

Investors & Trade Associations

Maritime Research Centers & Universities

Other maritime/naval EU-funded Projects

Navigating the Future of Sustainable Shipping

SEASTARS revolutionizes maritime sustainability by integrating cutting-edge emission reduction and efficiency solutions into four retrofits and four new builds across inland, short-sea, and high-seas shipping. Through real-world demonstrations, SEASTARS displays practical, scalable solutions that empower shipowners and naval architects to design and operate greener, more efficient vessels.

Scalable, Modular, and Future-Proof Solutions

From new builds to retrofits, SEASTARS demonstrates its adaptable, modular approach across inland, short-sea, and high-seas shipping, providing shipowners with cost-effective, high-impact pathways to sustainability.

Cutting-Edge Technology for Maximum Impact

Harnessing the power of advanced modeling tools, the SEASTARS consortium integrates next-generation hydrodynamic enhancements, energy-efficient propulsion, state-of-the-art machinery, alternative fuels, and carbon capture technologies. This holistic approach ensures optimal emission reduction and efficiency gains, tailored to each vessel’s operational needs.

A modular approach

SEASTARS' modular approach ensures that technologies can be added, scaled up, or replaced over time, adapting to evolving operational needs while maintaining a controlled investment risk for shipowners. Each technological option aligns with real-world operating profiles and emissions data, ensuring a flexible and traceable path towards maritime sustainability.

Our Partners

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