La Valenciaport Foundation has launched the Mediterranean Sustainable Shipping Observatory (MSSO), a platform developed under the project GreenMEDThis tool will allow administrations, shipping companies and energy operators to plan the decarbonization of the sector based on real data on maritime traffic, energy consumption and infrastructure. bunkering in the region.
The launch of this initiative coincides with the closing of the European project on energy transition GreenMED, recently held in Athens. The main objective of this consortium has been to analyze the energy demand of the current fleet in the Mediterranean basin and to evaluate the different transition scenarios towards an ecological and sustainable maritime transport model.
Tools for strategic decision making
El MSSO It offers an integrated view, unprecedented to date, that facilitates the interpretation of technical, environmental, and economic data. Valenciaport Foundation has led the analysis of this data, developing a visual and intuitive tool that allows users to consult the supply of bunkering current, covering both fuel availability and market analysis.
This technological solution enables the identification of trends, gaps, and opportunities for the development of new infrastructure. Furthermore, the platform incorporates dynamic functionality to simulate future scenarios. By using parameters such as projected prices and regulatory incentives, users can estimate the economic viability of facilities and compare investment alternatives.
Among the feasibility analyses carried out for the different types of ships and routes in the Mediterranean, the following alternative fuels have been evaluated:
- Methanol.
- Ammonia.
- Hydrogen.
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Key facts of the GreenMED Project
The initiative has been coordinated by Polytechnic University of Athens (NTUA) and the participation of strategic partners in the logistics and academic fields. The figures and entities that make up this international cooperation project are detailed below:
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total budget | Nearly 1 million euros |
| Finance | Co-financed by the EMFAF programme of the CINEA agency (EU) |
| Coordinator | Polytechnic University of Athens (NTUA) |
| Consortium Partners | Valenciaport Foundation, Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), Marintrafik and Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport |
| Main goal | Promote environmentally friendly maritime transport and assess energy transition scenarios |
The platform is currently free to access and serves as a strategic basis for port energy planning, ensuring that the deployment of new infrastructure sustainable bunkering respond to proven technical and economic variables.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the GreenMED Observatory
What is MSSO and what is it used for?
Is Mediterranean Sustainable Shipping Observatory, a digital platform that centralizes data on traffic, emissions and energy to help ports and shipping companies plan their decarbonization with real information.
What alternative fuels does the tool analyze?
The platform assesses the technical and economic feasibility of using methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LNG on different routes and types of ships in the Mediterranean.
Who is funding and coordinating this project?
The project has a budget of almost 1 million euros co-financed by the program EMFAF of the European Union and is coordinated by the Polytechnic University of Athens (NTUA).
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