OVERHEAT PROJECT INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CONTAINERSHIP FIRES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
Project at a Glance
Maritime transport is crucial for global trade, moving almost all goods worldwide. Containerships face a significant fire safety issue due to the lack of fixed fire detection above the weather deck. This can lead to catastrophic losses both on land and at sea. The OVERHEAT project aims to provide cutting-edge digital fire management solutions that prioritize safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
Expected Impact
Safe, seamless, smart, inclusive, resilient, climate neutral and sustainable mobility systems for people and goods thanks to user-centric technologies and services including digital technologies and advanced satellite navigation services
Implementation Strategy
1. Validation Activities: Initial evaluation through simulated environments to test the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
2. Demonstration Activities: Real-world implementation to showcase the feasibility and benefits of the innovative fire management strategies.
3. Use Cases Development: Identification, description, and detailing of specific scenarios to demonstrate the practical application of the solutions.
First OVERHEAT Stakeholders Support Board Consultation Successfully Held
On 30 March 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 CEST, the first consultation workshop of the OVERHEAT Stakeholders Support Board (SSB) was successfully held online, bringing together key…
OVERHEAT Stakeholder Support Board: Save the Date launched
The OVERHEAT project is currently preparing the first official meeting of its Stakeholder Support Board (SSB), marking an important step in strengthening the dialogue between the consortium…
Testing and Validation of the Polish and Italian Use Cases at IMAT
From 2 to 6 March, 2026 the IMAT (Italian Maritime Academy Technologies) Centre is hosting an important testing and validation phase for the Polish and Italian use…
Field Demonstrations in Sagunto: Advancing Maritime Safety Solutions
In February 2026, the OVERHEAT project successfully carried out its Spanish demonstration at InterSagunto Terminales (Sagunto, Valencia, Spain), hosted by Fundación Valenciaport, showcasing an innovative system for…
Strengthening Maritime Safety: OVERHEAT Featured at Winter International School on Design and Operation of Maritime Transport Sustainability
From 28 January to 4 February 2026, Sapienza University of Rome hosted the “Winter International School on Design and Operation of Maritime Transport Sustainability”, an international initiative…
