THALASSA

TecHnology And materials for safe Low consumption and low life cycle cost veSSels And crafts

The project aims to study and develop innovative technologies and advanced materials for use in the shipbuilding supply chain, such that they can meet the needs of the companies involved in the project and the challenges posed by EU, national and regional programs in terms of smart, green and integrated maritime transport. The approach is based on two key elements: sustainability associated with performance, and life cycle. Materials, building systems and processes, on which the project focuses, will undergo a process of innovation that aims to go beyond the current level of technology.
The result of OR1 is the “optimal” joint – strong, safe, and comfortable – capable of connecting hybrid structures, in terms of materials used (polymer/metal, composite/metal) and components (hull/bulkhead), aimed at ship-weight reduction and disassembly. Innovative manufacturing processes such as laser etching/texturing, clinching, self piercing riveting, curing, bonding will be adopted. The result of OR2 is the adoption in shipbuilding of welding systems and, in particular, of friction stir welding to make bimetallic (aluminum/steel) connections. Result of OR3 is the eco and bio-sustainable composite. New reinforcing fibers (natural plant/mineral and hybrid) will be investigated, but also new thermosetting resins, which are more sustainable than those in use, will be formulated. In addition, procedures for recycling thermoset resin-based composites will be studied. The result of OR4 is the formulation of hydrophobic and antifouling coatings with biocidal action for use on boat components and fittings of different nature and use profile, and thick coatings for flame protection and acoustic/thermal insulation. Finally, an outcome of OR5 is a vessel health monitoring system in terms of assessing corrosive processes and subsequent structural damage aimed at increasing MTBM. These results will be validated and demonstrated through the involvement of companies that will test the proposed solutions on vehicles and components. What is studied and developed will be of considerable value to the companies involved in terms of visibility and competitiveness (e.g., cruise shipbuilding), with an expected economic and especially employment return.


Referent:

Simone Cappello

Researcher

Messina

SCOPRI DI PIÙ


Programme: PON Ricerca e Innovazione 2014-2020


Web Site: https://bit.ly/36hjEUr


Duration: June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022


Budget: 9.663.046,00 €


Budget IRBIM: 150.000,00 €


Areas of Research:

TEAM

Simone Cappello

Researcher

Messina

Maurizio Catalfamo

Technical Collaborator

Messina

Lucrezia Genovese

Senior Researcher

Messina

Maria Genovese

Researcher

Messina

Research Projects



The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.

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