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.
Smarter detection, safer seas: the OVERHEAT approach to maritime safety.
Vittorio Sangermano, technical coordinator of the OVERHEAT project, shares his insights on the project’s key challenges and innovations. Dear Vittorio, in your opinion, what is the main…
OVERHEAT Solutions Impress Stakeholders During Second Consultation Workshop
How can innovative technologies help prevent container ship fires and support faster, safer emergency response? This was the central question discussed during the second OVERHEAT Stakeholders Support…
German OVERHEAT Pilot Demonstrates Faster Decision-Making for Vessels in Distress
The German OVERHEAT use case was carried out at the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) Simulation Center in Bremen, where partners conducted an advanced simulation…
OVERHEAT Validates UAV-Based Vessel Inspection System for Early Fire Detection in Port Operations: the Polish case
From 19 to 21 February 2026, the OVERHEAT project carried out a joint validation exercise focused on UAV-supported containership inspection for port safety operations. The activities were…
OVERHEAT Demonstrates Integrated Drone and IoT Fire Response System During Italian Pilot Demo
From 20 to 22 April 2026, the OVERHEAT project successfully carried out an important pilot demonstration at the Italian Maritime Academy Technology (IMAT) firefighting training facility in…
