Healthy Sailing

Duration from 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2025, funded by the European Commission from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) at 101069764.

The Covid-19 pandemic has also exposed the vulnerability of passenger ships, especially cruise ships, to the spread of infectious diseases. For this reason, a total of 26 partners from 12 countries have come together in the Healthy Sailing project, funded by the European Commission and led by the University of Thessaly, to develop innovative, risk- and evidence-based methods in a comprehensive approach to effectively prevent, contain and, in the event of an outbreak, counter the spread of infectious diseases on passenger ships (ferries, cruise ships, expedition ships). To this end, all levels relevant to the health of passengers and crew are to be considered, which includes not only the stay on board but also the stay and exchange in ports. In addition to the development of instructions for action, technical solutions for tracing possible infection routes and for improved disinfection are also being considered in particular and fast decision-making chains are being established using electronic systems with AI support. Within the overall project, the INP is leading the work package on "Measures for the prevention, containment and management of infections". In particular, technical options for monitoring and disinfection are being pursued.