Riga Technical University (RTU), in collaboration with the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (TNGIIB), successfully conducted an informative seminar on June 27th about the research project "Development of Ship Exhaust Gas Detection Systems in Port Waters (ECO2-PORT)".
During the seminar, the achieved results were presented, and current issues related to ship exhaust gas monitoring in port areas were discussed. The seminar was enriched by the participation of representatives from the Freeport of Riga and the State Environmental Service, who provided insights into current environmental requirements and challenges in port operations.
The event also confirmed the next steps of the project, which include conducting practical experiments in Latvian ports. These experiments will form the basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the developed systems.
The ECO2-PORT project is a unique initiative in Latvia aimed at developing innovative integrated ground-based and unmanned aerial vehicle systems for precise measurement of ship-generated CO2 emissions within port waters. The system will incorporate machine learning technologies and computer vision algorithms to ensure high performance, energy efficiency, and real-time adaptability to changing conditions.
The project is being implemented in collaboration with Aalborg University in Denmark and RWTH Aachen University in Germany.