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TecnoVeritas

TecnoVeritas is a Portuguese engineering company with more than 30 years of experience, recognised for uniting innovation and technical expertise in advanced energy and environmental management solutions. With a truly global footprint, it has delivered projects across Europe, the USA, South America, Australia, India, Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Middle East, and Asia.

Rooted in maritime engineering, TecnoVeritas has grown into a multidisciplinary technology provider serving both marine and industrial sectors. Its capabilities include mechanical and environmental engineering, industrial retrofitting, consultancy, energy audits, and decarbonisation technologies, all focused on improving efficiency and reducing emissions.

The company is ISO 9001 certified and accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17029 / ISO 14065. Recognised as an R&D entity, it operates its own accredited fuel and oil analysis laboratory.

Dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-performance systems, TecnoVeritas combines innovation and engineering rigour to support clients worldwide in their energy transition.

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UNINOVA

Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias (UNINOVA) is a multidisciplinary, independent, and non-profit research institute employing around 180 persons, located in the metropolitan area of Lisbon. It aims to pursue excellence in scientific research, technical development, advanced training, and education. UNINOVA has managed and participated in many national and international research programmes with experience in RTD in industrial systems interoperability, future internet enterprise systems, reconfigurable manufacturing systems, intelligent control solutions, e-learning and e-training activities, and standards-based activitiesRooted in maritime engineering, TecnoVeritas has grown into a multidisciplinary technology provider serving both marine and industrial sectors. Its capabilities include mechanical and environmental engineering, industrial retrofitting, consultancy, energy audits, and decarbonisation technologies, all focused on improving efficiency and reducing emissions.

The company is ISO 9001 certified and accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17029 / ISO 14065. Recognised as an R&D entity, it operates its own accredited fuel and oil analysis laboratory.

Dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-performance systems, TecnoVeritas combines innovation and engineering rigour to support clients worldwide in their energy transition.

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Intelligent Next Generation Systems

INGS is a technology-driven research company headquartered in Greece, specializing in innovative solutions across artificial intelligence, ICT system integration, and advanced B5G network technologies. The company harnesses deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, predictive analytics, and interdisciplinary technical architectures to deliver specialized software solutions in several domains (i.e., maritime, industry, critical infrastructure surveillance). Through its active engagement in leading European research initiatives, INGS is recognized as a trusted partner for complex system integration and regulatory compliance challenges within the dynamic digital ecosystem.The company is ISO 9001 certified and accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17029 / ISO 14065. Recognised as an R&D entity, it operates its own accredited fuel and oil analysis laboratory.

Dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-performance systems, TecnoVeritas combines innovation and engineering rigour to support clients worldwide in their energy transition.

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Q-PLAN International

Q-PLAN is an innovation and management consulting company based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It focuses on design, management and implementation of Research and Innovation projects as well as studies; support of private or public organisations of different types and sizes to (re)design, implement, audit and accredit/ certify their management systems and processes; and support services for businesses to make the most out of available funding and financing opportunities. Q-PLAN has been involved in over 80 EU-funded projects and policy studies.Dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-performance systems, TecnoVeritas combines innovation and engineering rigour to support clients worldwide in their energy transition.

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ABB EUOPC (Operation Center Europe)

Operation Center Europe (EUOPC) is global innovation center for ABB Process Automation Business Area, now active in Ostrava, Pilsen, Brno, Krakow and Bucharest. More than 900 EUOPC’s employees provide engineering and operational services for ABB units all around Europe in different industrial segments such as petrochemical, power and water, mining, hoisting, marine & ports as well as cement and pulp & paper industries.

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Arsenal do Alfeite

Arsenal do Alfeite, SA is a Portuguese naval shipyard located in Almada, near Lisbon, primarily dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval vessels. It serves as a strategic asset for the Portuguese Navy and provides specialized services for both national and international clients.

Arsenal do Alfeite, SA is located within the Alfeite Naval Base, a secure military facility, on the southern bank of the tejo River, close to Lisbon. This secure positioning enables it to offer comprehensive support to the Portuguese Navy and other clients under stringent safety protocols. The shipyard encompasses extensive infrastructure, including dry dock, slipways, and specialized workshops.

Arsenal do Alfeite, SA is thus a pivotal hub for naval engineering and repair in Portugal, combining traditional shipyard capabilities with modern technological advancements.

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Advanced security

Sabotage, terrorist attacks, drug trafficking, and smuggling are a few security challenges that ports face. Current methods for inspecting and monitoring are inefficient, time-consuming, and dangerous and there is limited interoperability in information exchange among coast guards and port administrations. The COLOSSUS platform will provide an integrated perimeter surveillance service that deploys a layered security approach across maritime and onshore environments.
Using autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (UOPVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), the system will maintain continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure. These autonomous units will patrol predefined zones, delivering real-time visual feeds and sensor data to identify and analyse potential security threats. This multi-domain surveillance service will enhance early detection of unauthorised activities and support robust port protection.

Key outcomes

Fewer port perimeter security operational expenditures
Increase in real-time detection accuracy
Reduction in response time for security threats

Efficient and safe operations

Navigating and maintaining precision in dynamic conditions around docks, avoiding collisions and ensuring safe manoeuvring in confined spaces are a few cases where a coordinated, optimal vessel positioning is required to improve operational efficiency and reduce human error.
The COLOSSUS platform will deliver an advanced operational support service to improve the safety and efficiency of docking and undocking operations. By coordinating UOPVs, UAVs, and UGVs, the system will provide real-time situational awareness, positioning assistance, and continuous monitoring during vessel manoeuvres. This multi-vehicle interoperability will reduce human error, optimise vessel alignment, and enhance overall operational performance. In addition, COLOSSUS will generate and maintain a comprehensive digital archive of historical docking data collected by the autonomous systems. This archive will support future operations, accelerate the digital transformation of port procedures, and preserve critical operational expertise over time.

Key outcomes

Fewer maintenance operational expenditures
Reduction in infrastructure-related downtime

Predictive maintenance

Monitoring continuous floor movement and sediment accumulation that impacts docking zones and implementing real-time infrastructure condition assessment in harsh marine environments are a few of the key maintenance needs to increase the resilience of critical infrastructures.
COLOSSUS will offer a predictive maintenance service designed to strengthen infrastructure resilience and ensure long-term operational continuity. Through dynamic bathymetry monitoring, the platform will track seabed changes—such as sand shifts or floor movement—that may affect docking safety or structural stability. Sensor-equipped autonomous systems will continuously assess the condition of dry docks, floating docks, inclined planes, mooring quays, and docking bridges. This service will integrate real-time monitoring with 3D reconstruction models and AI-driven decision support tools, enabling early detection of structural risks and supporting efficient, data-driven maintenance planning.

Key outcomes

Fewer maintenance operational expenditures
Reduction in infrastructure-related downtime

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