Maritime Digitalization Research Infrastructure
MDigi-I is the national strategic infrastructure for Cyprus
that promotes research and innovation in maritime digitalization
The research infrastructure stimulates synergies and provides the means for the development and uptake of maritime digitalization technologies that improve safety, security, efficiency for the economic and environmental sustainability of Shipping - Marine Transport activities.
The infrastructure accelerates the development of maritime digitalization technology. It offers access to the necessary physical spaces, equipment, services, human resources, and its network organized in openly accessible testbeds and laboratories.
MDigi-I will evolve into a Center of Excellence in maritime digitalization technology.
The Challenge
SAFETY
• How do we predict and address maintenance?
• How do we train crew and shore-side personnel and ensure their safety and welfare?
SECURITY
• How do we safeguard ships and harbour facilities?
• How do we secure maritime IT infrastructure?
EFFICIENCY
• How do we efficiently manage vessel operations, fuel consumption, and route optimization?
• How do we coordinate the arrival, offloading, and loading of ships in busy ports?
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
• How do we constantly monitor the marine environment?
• How do we assess environmental impact?
Quadruple Helix Consortium
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Research/academic institutions
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Civil society organisations
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Private enterprises
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Public authorities
