2nd Technology Transfer Workshop – Antwerp
Agenda
Second Technology Transfer Workshop on the Greening of the Inland Waterway Fleet in Belgium and France
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Welcome and Introductory Remarks |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks Setting the Scene: Contextual Overview of PLATINA4Action and SYNERGETICS Projects |
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| Session 1: National and Regional Greening policies and support programmes in Belgium and France | |
| 09:20 – 10:00 |
Belgium’s Regional strategies for greening the inland navigation fleet: Perspectives from Wallonia and Flanders |
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1. Implementation of the regional Aid Program for the greening of the fleet in Wallonia Contributor: Marc Delaude, Attaché, Service public de Wallonie Mobilité Infrastructures, Direction du Transport et de l’Intermodalité des marchandises 2. Flemish Green Deal for Inland Shipping Contributor: Christophe Bruglemans, Policy Officer for the Energy Transition, De Vlaamse Waterweg |
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| 10:00 – 10:40 |
France’s national policies and funding instruments for supporting the energy transition and greening of the inland navigation fleet
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3. France’s roadmap for greening the inland navigation fleet and innovation-driven approaches through Voies Navigables de France (VNF) Contributor: Cécile Cohas, Head of Research and innovation and Energy Transition Coordinator, VNF 4. Plan d’aides à la modernisation et à l’innovation de la flotte fluviale (PAMI) Contributor: Augustin Henon, Head of innovation for the energy transition, VNF |
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| 10:40 – 11:00 | Q&A Session 1 |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Coffee Break |
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Session 2: Exploring the SYNERGETICS Catalogue of Greening Retrofit Solutions
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| 11:20 – 12:00 |
5. The SYNERGETICS Catalogue and overview of the selected technologies for greening inland navigation: Electrification, Drop-in Fuels, Fuel Cells, and Hydrodynamic Improvements Contributor: Igor Bačkalov, Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems (DST) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Networking Lunch |
| Session 3: Technology Showcase and Demonstrations | |
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This session highlights three innovative greening solutions for inland waterway transport: the electrification of ships using full battery-powered systems or hybrid propulsion, the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as a drop-in biofuel with clean combustion technologies, and the application of hydrogen as a fuel through fuel cells or combustion engines. These approaches demonstrate practical ways to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in the sector. |
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| 13:00 – 16:45 |
Case Study Presentations: Lessons to learn and transfer of practical experiences
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Contributor: Lucas Haag, Data Scientist, Zero Emission Services (ZES)
Contributors:
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| 15:35 – 15:55 | Coffee break |
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3. Hydrogen Fuel cell solutions and Q&A (15:55 – 16:45) Contributors:
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| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Closing Session – Key takeaways and Next Steps EICB & IWTP |
| Summary of key insights and takeaways from the day’s discussions. | |
| 17:00 | End of Workshop |
Information
Event Date: 4 December 2024
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: University of Antwerp, Klooster van de Grauwzustersm, Gebouw S, Lange Sint-Annastraat 7 2000 Antwerpen
Format: Hybrid (In-person and virtual access possible)
Language: The event will be conducted in French and Flemish/Dutch. We are arranging for simultaneous translation services between French, Flemish/Dutch, and English to accommodate all participants.
We are pleased to inform you that interpretation services will be available both on-site and online in French, Dutch, and English. Detailed instructions for accessing the service using your devices, along with the online participation link, will be provided on 2 December.
In case of questions, please contact IWT Platform.
