MPSS - Port of Gdynia

“Marine port surveillance and observation system using mobile unmanned research units” (MPSS)

Beneficjent:
Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.

Value of the project:

Project implemented as part of the POLNOR 2019 Call program, announced by the National Center for Research and Development, and was granted a co-financing amounting to:
5 454 456,03 PLN

85% of the funds comes from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism
15% comes from the Polish state budget

News

Successful completion of the project

MPSS project presented at the 10th Portech Asia Conference!

The last survey session using an unmanned vessel

International consortium meeting was held in Oslo

The next stage of the project’s work

The 4th-last survey session using the unmanned floating platform was completed

A meeting of Consortium Members implementing the MPSS project was held in Oslo

Norway Grants flow into the Port of Gdynia!

First tests of the unmanned unit

Summarize conference – 2021

Project description

Following the path of development and innovation, in order to implement the strategy aimed at eco and smart port, the PoGA S.A. together with the Partners of the project entitled “Marine port surveillance and observation system using mobile unmanned research units” is carrying out an undertaking whose aim is to verify the validity of using the unmanned platform as a carrier for specialized measuring equipment. The project was created as a result of involvement of entities from Poland and Norway and is implemented by an international consortium consisting of five entities:

Port of Gdynia Authority S.A. – leader,
Gdansk University of Technology – partner,
Gdynia Maritime University – partner,
Norwegian Institute of Water Research – partner,
Miros AS. – partner.

The project is related to the current trends in the development of the unmanned platforms sector, prevailing in the offshore industry worldwide.

The results of the tests carried out will determine the degree of reliability of bathymetric surveys and automatic water sampling conducted in this way. Based on the data obtained in the course of the project, 3D models will be created to predict the movement of specific substances such as oil spills. Tests in the real environment of the potential user will provide a number of practical insights and allow for faster improvement of implemented pro-ecological solutions. Based on the analysis, reports and observation, in the final stage of the project the PoGA S.A. will create a document with recommendations for the operation of unmanned units in sea ports, which will be sent to various state institutions dealing with this subject.

The project begins on February 1, 2021 and will last three years. During the first stage, specialist measurement equipment will be installed, including a weather station and a radar to detect oil spills. These devices are to collect as much data as possible on the condition of water and transmit it in real time to the recipient. The next step is to select, through a tender, a contractor for the provision of services necessary for the implementation of the project. The required elements to be provided by the external supplier include specialized measuring equipment carried by an unmanned platform controlled from the land with the possibility of independent movement along a specified route. The next task performed under the project assumes data integration and development of a user-friendly interface. The subsequent stage of work assumes using the unmanned unit as a carrier of equipment for bathymetric measurements and water sampling. Thanks to the analysis of research results physical and chemical profiles of water and bottom models will be created. Other tasks include data integration, creation of 3D models with prediction and management.

Project aim

The aim of the project is to determine the possibility of obtaining accreditation from government entities for tests carried out using surface unmanned platforms and recommendations for the unification of technical standards in this area. The project is divided into 6 main tasks.

Benefits of the project:

increasing safety by defining boundary conditions in the aspect of safe movement of unmanned units in relation to other ships and port infrastructure,
increasing competitiveness and making it possible to start implementation works by defining boundary conditions in the aspect of port infrastructure necessary to service unmanned units,
creating reports which will be an important content for the emerging legislation in the sector of unmanned units,
increasing efficiency through the implementation of standardized rules for the use of unmanned platforms in port areas in cooperation with the Maritime Office and the Harbourmaster’s Office in Gdynia,
increasing the scope of implementation of European Union objectives regarding climate protection and protection of the Baltic Sea waters through the implementation of an ecological monitoring and observation system for port areas,
increasing the innovativeness of the port,
meeting the expectations of developing sectors of the maritime industry,
building competitive (technological) advantage, • increasing the level of environmental performance,
increasing Poland’s participation in the creation of the world’s unmanned craft sector,
increasing awareness and knowledge of the environment in the field of unmanned units.

Co-financing

Port of Gdynia Authority S.A., on February 1, 2021, signed an agreement with the National Centre for Research and Development for funding of the project entitled “Marine port surveillance and observation system using mobile unmanned research units”.

Agreement number NOR/POLNOR/MPSS/0037/2019-00 will be implemented until December 31, 2023. The project is implemented by an international consortium consisting of Gdansk University of Technology, Gdynia Maritime University, Norwegian Institute of Water Research, Miros AS and PoGA S.A as leader.

Value of the project: 6 715 051,63 PLN

The contract was granted a co-financing amounting to PLN 5 454 456,03, where: