Needs for Environmental and Energy Research within Shipping

摘要

The importance of the environmental factor for the development of transportsystems is steadily increasing. Sea transportation is the major means of transport for Swedish export and import. Therefore there is a considerable need for research on environmental issues in respect of sea transportation. The aim of this report is to investigate research needs and research resources, to define priorities between different areas and to point out opportunities for the establishment of competence centres. As a result 'Development of exhaust cleaning equipment', 'Ship engine and propulsion systems', 'Operation and maintenance of ships' and 'Shipping logistics' have been chosen as priority areas. Competence centres for 'Ships engine and propulsion systems' and 'Shipping logistics' to be established.