Lund University is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world and provides education and research in engineering, science, law, social sciences, economics and management, medicine, humanities, theology, fine art, music and drama. The Department of Energy Sciences at Lund University is a world leader in the research of engine combustion and works on enabling the transition to sustainable transportation, by world-class collaborative research on powertrains and renewable fuels. It is part of a strong research cluster looking into fundamental engine studies, fuel effects, in-cylinder optical diagnostics; engine control; combustion modelling, heat transfer and emissions.

BALance’s key personnel earned their professional experience by working directly and indirectly with the maritime industry for more than 20 years. Since 1996, as a consultancy firm based in Bremen, Germany, BALance has offered expert studies and services to industry and governmental bodies on strategy, markets, policy support, coaching, project management, assessment of economic potential, innovation management / development, process analysis, and custom software solutions. BALance’s customers comprise industrial companies from a range of sectors (steel production, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, building and construction and the supply industries) and governmental organisations. BALance employs 19 people, including 14 specialists with degrees in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, production engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, international management, economics, law and medicine. About half of the specialists are working as consultants and project managers, whereas the other half are involved in IT development. Beyond its in-house capabilities, BALance has a worldwide network of experts and co-operation partners that can be consulted and/or integrated on a case-by-case basis. BAL has comprehensive experience in

• Project management
• Knowledge management and organisation of documents
• Life Cycle Performance Assessment
• Ship building and ship operation (by education and by running a large number of related projects for the last 25 years)
• Software development, especially web-based applications for research projects and commercial Customers

ABC is a family owned company that develops and produces medium speed engines in Belgium since 1912. The main markets are marine, power generation and locomotives. The company has 330 employees and has a turnover of 120 million EUR. ABC is part of the Ogepar holding, employing 2000 people in total. Sister companies include turbocharger manufacturer KBB (Germany), and four foundries (in France and Germany).

The HEINZMANN Group started in 1897 with Heinzmann GmbH & Co. KG, and now includes HEINZMANN UK, HEINZMANN China, HEINZMANN Korea, HEINZMANN India, HEINZMANN Australia, HEINZMANN Automation, REGULATEURS EUROPA, and CPK Automotive as member companies.

The HEINZMANN Group operates numerous global subsidiaries, including eight production sites and an international distributor network. Our product portfolio comprises combustion engine management system solutions, as well as exhaust gas after-treatment solutions for industrial combustion engines and turbines. It also encompasses automation systems, primarily for the shipping industry. For decades, HEINZMANN has been developing and producing sturdy, powerful electric drives up to 25 kW, which have proven their worth in numerous applications, particularly in harsh industrial environments.

Heinzmann has a long experience with electronic fuel injection for Diesel as well as gas engines. With Dual Fuel retrofit activities Heinzmann started already 25 years ago for different engine types, sizes and applications. On the gas and DF side the company has experience with natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic gases, wood gas and different kinds of biogas. On the Diesel side the products can be operated with different types of Diesel and heavy fuel oil.

The company specializes in customized and turnkey solutions for individual products and complex systems. Also the production of larger series quantities typically for engine manufacturers. One focus of activities is on marine applications. Some of the system solutions exceed engine control by far and include monitoring, safety functions and application-specific functions.

Heinzmann has a comprehensive competence for the own products (mechanical/hydraulic components, electronic controls, software, services). All engineering work is executed in the head quarter in Schoenau. This is related to the entire product range. Almost all manufacturing and assembly works are done inhouse.

Heinzmann has an extensive machine park for all types of material processing, including highprecision machines for processing fuel injection systems. A close worldwide network of subsidiaries and agencies is the basis for the distribution of the wide range of products. Heinzmann has also service competence for installations, commissioning and general product service. A total of about 250 people work for Heinzmann in Schoenau and about 450 people worldwide.

Havenbedrijf Antwerpen (Antwerp Port Authority – PoA) has 1600 employees that all play their role in the day-to-day operation of the port. The Port Authority manages and maintains the docks, bridges, locks, quay walls and land. It is also responsible for the efficient passage and safety of the shipping traffic in the Antwerp port area. It provides tugs and cranes, carries out dredging work and promotes the port in Belgium and abroad.

Port of Antwerp Bruges is the fifth-largest bunkering port in the world, with an estimated 6.5 million metric tonnes of conventional fuels bunkered yearly. Driven by sustainable development goals as well as international regulation, the maritime sector has started its energy transition. Therefore, Port of Antwerp Bruges is fully engaged to integrate low carbon fuels in its bunker market. LNG is a reality today. We’ll take care of methanol, hydrogen and electrical power between now and 2025.

To do so, we will take action from our four roles as port authority: regulator, community builder, landlord and operator.

Together with the Hydrotug project, the Methanol Tug project takes a central role in this strategy. By deploying hydrogen and methanol as clean marine fuels in our own fleet, the local bunker supply chain for both fuels will be set up and made available for other private vessel operators in our port as well. As a port authority, we are excellently positioned to tackle a number of a.o. regulatory challenges and as such pave the way for – step 1 – the Antwerp bunker market and – step 2 – the entire marine industry to follow.

The Port of Antwerp Bruges's Multi Fuel Port programme is available at https://portofantwerp.com/en/multi-fuel-port

Ghent University is a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium, with over 46,000 students. Ghent University wants to be a leading knowledge institute for a future that is ecologically, socially and economically sustainable within a local and global context.

The Sustainable Thermo-Fluids Energy Systems research group is part of EnerGhentIC, the interdisciplinary community of Ghent University researchers working on the energy challenge, a cluster of 18 groups and over 100 researchers. One of the research topics in the group is internal combustion engines, with a focus on renewable fuels for sustainable transportation.

ScandiNAOS AB is a Swedish company working with marine transport systems, energy efficiency and sustainable shipping. The goal is to contribute to finding the best commercial, environmental and economic alternative for a sustainable and successful maritime transport industry.

ScandiNAOS AB has a wealth of experience in developing efficient systems to utilize methanol as a fuel and has been a driving force in finding practical solutions for methanol in many of the applications done in the maritime sector.

SSPA has carried out research and development in ship design and operations within the maritime sector, in close cooperation with industry, for 80 years. Efficiency, environmental impact and safety with respect to vessel design, ports and waterways, and maritime operations are key research areas. SSPA is an independent, limited company owned by the Foundation Chalmers University of Technology and has a staff of about 100 people. SSPA provides high-tech consulting services and research within ship technology, maritime operations and waterborne as well as intermodal transport systems.

MEYER WERFT shipyard (MW) is one of the worldwide leading shipyards building passenger ships and special purpose ships such as gas tankers or research vessels. The yard is also one of the leading companies using modern laser production lines and computer aided design and engineering tools. Simulation tools are not only used for optimizing the production lines, but also in ships design. MW has a total workforce of about 3450 employees in Papenburg.

MW aims to worldwide offer innovative and high quality products to competitive costs in small processing time concurrent with the endeavor to always design its ships energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

MW is and was active in a number of internal, EU- and nationally funded research programs and could thereby reach technological leadership in the recent years. MW acted as coordinator in different research projects (e.g. GasPax, JOULES, ThroughLife, Pa-X-ell, RiverCell, and MethaShip) and furthermore participates in several other projects.

Lloyd's Register (LR) started out in 1760 as a marine classification society. Today, LR is one of the world's leading providers of professional services for engineering and technology - improving safety and increasing the performance of critical infrastructures for clients in over 75 countries worldwide.

The profits LR generates fund the Lloyd's Register Foundation, a charity which supports engineering-related research, education and public engagement around everything LR does. All of this helps LR stand by the purpose that drives LR every single day: Working together for a safer world.

Lloyd’s Register Website

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is the oldest technical university in Greece (est. 1836). NTUA is ranked no. 10 between 100 Universities in the European Research Ranking 2010. Since 2000, NTUA has participated in 617 EC projects and was Coordinator in 76 EC projects. The Laboratory of Marine Engineering (LME) is part of the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. The Laboratory personnel includes academic and research staff, doctoral students, as well as administrative and technical staff. The activities of LME are focused on Marine Propulsion System Research, with particular emphasis on experimental and theoretical investigations of engine/load dynamics. The research spectrum at LME covers marine propulsion and auxiliary engines, shipboard mechanical and electrical systems and advanced control systems for marine diesel engines. The Laboratory is engaged in numerous research and development projects sponsored by Government, the Industry, the European Union and other International Organisations.

Super Toys Ltd, is a Hellenic company specialized in the construction of Emergency Response and Recovery Vessels. The main work objects are vessel Trade of all motor types, including specific floating crafts, marine engines and vessels’ equipment trade and repairing, construction & improvements of Inflatable and Fiberglass vessels.

Has a branch in Florida/USA, that trade of used boats and collaborating with “Evolution Tenders” construct custom inflatable fast speed boats of all commercial types.

In collaboration with UFR-team, they are specialized in underwater services and constructions.

Methanex is the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America. Our strategically positioned production sites and extensive global supply chain enable us to provide our customers with a reliable and secure supply of methanol. It is how our global team of approximately 1,300employees safely and reliably delivers on our brand promise everyday by quickly adapting and responding to our customers' needs and creating and capitalizing on opportunities in the marketplace. Having 11 plants located in 6 different countries (New Zealand, USA, Trinidad, Chili, Egypt & Canada) give us the ability to meet our customers' evolving needs, providing them with a reliable and secure supply of methanol. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Waterfront Shipping, operates our fleet which is made up of deep-sea tankers ranging from 3,000 to 50,000 deadweight tonnes of capacity. As the world leader in methanol, we are dedicated to exploring new and exciting applications for methanol to provide solutions for the world's energy needs.

The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) is an authority and public enterprise within the transport sector, responsible for maritime infrastructure and services connected to maritime transport.

• We contribute to safe shipping for humans and the environment by piloting ships, breaking ice, saving lives and offering navigation support to the thousands of vessels in our waters
• We are an expert and service agency that carries out assignments and business in an open, committed and professional way, by ourselves or with the help of others. We are flexible, work across borders and share our knowledge. In close cooperation with others, we develop our business to meet the future together.
• Based on the needs of society and customers, we offer and develop services in shipping, maritime- and aviation rescue and maritime infrastructure that contribute to long-term sustainability, competitiveness and safe and innovative shipping.