About DEWATRA 2026

The "green shipping" or "sustainable shipping" is an objective for the shipping industry to transport goods without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The need to expedite the decarbonisation of waterborne transportation is paramount, given the time-sensitive nature of climate change mitigation. In the pursuit of a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future, several research questions are posed to the community:

How can the maritime industry reduce GHG emissions and transition to sustainable shipping practices?

  • What are the most effective strategies for achieving short-term and long-term reductions in GHG emissions in the maritime sector?
  • What technological innovations in ship design and propulsion systems can enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions?
  • Which alternative fuels and onshore supply infrastructures need to be developed for their practical emission-free use on board ships?

These topics, which will be addressed at this Conference, are also the main concerns of the COST Action DeWatra, which is promoting the Conference. The Conference is not limited to COST Action members but aims to attract a broader audience engaged in any aspect of reducing GHG emissions in maritime transportation.

It is expected that the Conference will influence decision-makers, shape policies, promote sustainable practices, enhance industry knowledge, and contribute to economic growth and job creation in the shipping industry.

DEWATRA 2026 Topics

Although contributions will be accepted as long as they deal with any relevant aspect of Decarbonising Waterborne Transportation, contributions are especially invited on the following topics:
• Assessment of atmospheric emissions from shipping
• Hydrodynamic hull and propulsor design for energy-efficient performance
• Operation of ship propulsion systems with alternative fuels
• Renewable energy contributions to ship energy efficiency
• Onboard decision support systems for energyefficient ship operation

Programme

This agenda is a preliminary simplified version for reference only. The final conference agenda shall be subject to the content published in the conference manual.

Programme

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Call for Papers

Papers are invited for submission in any of the fields listed on Thematic Areas. Industrial case studies are specially welcomme.

Abstract

Authors are invited to submit their abstract(s), approximately the length of two A4 pages, on the Conference web page. Authors of approved abstracts will be invited to prepare a presentation for the Conference.

Abstract Submission

Full Paper

After the Conference, authors will have the opportunity to submit their full papers for review before they are included in a book to be published by CRC Taylor & Francis.

Paper Submission

Review

Manuscripts will be reviewed in accordance with the standard practice and criteria by Conference Scientific Committee.

Language

The congress official language will be English. All abstracts and full-length papers must be submitted in English.

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