On 29 October, the SEASTARS consortium gathered at Amsterdam’s Schiphol for a highly productive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workshop. Representatives from Alpha Marine Consulting P.C., AURELIA, the University of Strathclyde, Durham University, DG Twin, and MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands)came together to align roles, processes, and methodologies as the project moves into its design phase.
During the session, teams deep-dived into Capella models, refined their MBSE frameworks, and set the course for turning stakeholder inputs into structured architectures. With design offices now consolidating data from key stakeholders, SEASTARS is transitioning from concept to architecture — a pivotal step toward realizing its ambitious maritime decarbonisation goals.
What Is MBSE and How Does SEASTARS Use It?
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) transforms traditional, document-heavy workflows into connected, dynamic models that evolve alongside the project. Within SEASTARS, MBSE is the backbone of our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Digital Twin Library, a toolset that allows the consortium to:
Define logical and physical architectures for eight vessel designs — four retrofits and four newbuilds — covering inland, short-sea, and deep-sea segments;
Combine modular decarbonisation technologies such as alternative fuels, propulsion systems, hydrodynamics, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and energy storage, to simulate vessel performance and regulatory compliance;
Support shipowners with phased, low-risk investment pathways toward green shipping solutions.
By integrating MBSE into the heart of vessel design, SEASTARS enables a data-driven, system-level approach to innovation — one that accelerates the path from research to market-ready decarbonisation technologies.
What’s Next
The next milestone for SEASTARS is translating stakeholder needs into configurable, testable system architectures, laying the foundation for scalable, market-ready solutions that drive the maritime sector’s transition toward zero emissions.
Stay tuned for updates on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2fpqzEY
SEASTARS is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Innovation Actions programme under Grant Agreement No. 101192901.
