1. WP3 : Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector WP Leader – UGS Research Assistant: Lucy Forbes Principle Investigators: Peilin Zhou & Atilla Incecik Participating Partners: WEGEMT, UNEW, NTUA, ECMAR, CESA, EMEC, GE Oil & Gas

2. Objectives : Identify and quantify recently completed and current projects at EU and national level in the following subject areas: Green vessel design and operations Innovative vessels and floating structures Innovative marine equipment and systems Enhanced marine safety and security With a view to promoting future job opportunities in the maritime R&D and innovative product industry Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector

3. Tasks Task 3-1 Task 3-2 Task 3-3 Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector Development of Methodology and Tools Establishment of database for innovative product development Analysis and reporting

4. Task 3-1 Identify the type of research Identify appropriate forms of data collection that should be used (information that should be gathered, structure, questions) Sampling method that will be adopted How data will be analysed How results will be presented Aim- Development of methodology and analysis tools to identify RTD projects leading to innovative product development and employment of researchers Development of Methodology and Tools Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector

5. Task 3-2 Aim- Identify relevant projects applying the methodology and tools developed in Task 3-1 and outcomes of WP2 Establishment of database for innovative product development In order to identify projects: Sources - Databases of European Commission FP4, FP5, FP6 - Home page search Data collection methods applied - e.g questionnaires/interviews etc Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector

6. Task 3-3 Aim- Data collected on completing Task 3-2 will be analysed and report developed Analysis and Reporting Tools identified in Task 3-1 will be used to accurately analyse data Results will be presented in a report uncovering the potential research outputs for innovative product development highlighting the job opportunities in R&D in the maritime industry Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector

7. Timescales Task 3.1 Task 3.2 Task 3.3 Months 3 - 23 Months 6 - 25 - Input from WP2 Participating partners: UNEW, NTUA, ECMAR Months 1- 5 - Input from WP2 Participating partners: WEGEMT, UNEW, NTUA, ECMAR, CESA, EMEC, GE Oil and Gas Month 123456789101112131415161718192021222324 Participating partners: UNEW, ECMAR, GE Oil & Gas Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector

8. UGS’ Further Roles Other work packages involved with: -WP4 and WP6 WP4 – E-integration and E- Infrastructure -Task 4-1 Create website and collaboration platform -Task 4-4 Concept for sustainability WP6 – Attracting University Graduates to a Career in Research -Task 6-1 Promotional Activities: - T6-1-1 Summer Schools - T6-1-2 Academic Competitions - T6-1-3 Thematic Workshops Promotion of research opportunities in the maritime transport sector