MARIBE is a Horizon 2020 project that aims to unlock the potential of the multi-use of space in the offshore economy (also referred to as Blue Economy). This forms part of the long-term Blue Growth (BG) strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors. The purpose of task “T5.2: Assess key projects that focus on multi-use of space” is to review and assess four key European projects related to multi-use and multi-platforms. This report presents the results of this task.
Questions this practice may help answer:
- What are the main objectives of the existing multi-use platforms?
- Which structures are developed in the framework of multi-use platforms?
- What are the economic results of multi-use platforms?
Implementation Context:
This report is the deliverable 5.1 of the MARIBE Project which explores cooperation opportunities for companies that combine different blue growth and blue economy sectors.
Aspects / Objectives:
This report presents the results of the assessment of key projects that focus on the multi-use of space. It reviews and assesses four key European projects related to multi-use and multi-platforms.
Method:
A descriptive review for each of the four projects has been made, listing main facts and data, partners, working structure and main deliverables. Then, for each reviewed project, proposed multi-use platform concepts have been identified and their descriptions are presented under different headlines.
Main Outputs / Results:
This study provides an assessment of existing multi-use platforms on various aspects (environmental, economic, etc.).
Transferability:
The methodology used to assess multi-use platforms could be replicated for similar projects.
Responsible Entity:
MARIBE Project
Costs / Funding Source:
The work described in this publication has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 652629.
Contact person:
MARIBE Project coordinator: g.dalton
ucc.ie (g[dot]dalton[at]ucc[dot]ie)