MHaCCo

Maritime Single Window for Harbour Clearance and Compliance

About MHaCCo

The overall objective of the Project is to develop and test the hardware and software tools needed for a Maritime Single
Window (MSW) that connects seagoing commercial vessels entering foreign ports with the appropriate Port Authority, and
transfers the information needed for customs and clearance before the vessel enters port. MHaCCo incorporates data
collection and packaging tools, APIs and interfaces to connect with satellite and coastal communication networks, APIs
that connect MHaCCo with Port Authority IT systems, user interfaces for vessels and Port Authorities, and a digital twin
that monitors engine function and performance.

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Project description:

Many companies today use digital twins as a tool for simulating the ongoing state of a complex system and to predict its future performance and reliability. In our case this will be a digital twin that uses real-time sensor data to simulate the mechanical assets on board, their performance, damage state, safety and potential working lifespan. The digital twin can be used to optimise asset use that extends their working lifetime and reduces operational inputs.
What will be done in this project is a development of a solution for transferring relevant data from a ship to terrestrial servers where the digital twin simulations are located. The digital twin simulates the state of vessel assets using a continuous stream of sensor data and make predictions and prognoses of asset operational efficiency, mechanical condition, damage and wear. Predictions and prognoses are sent back to the vessel to be converted into actionable orders that optimize asset use and extend their working lifetime.

The unique composition of the consortium also allows to target some of the areas the maritime industry currently tries to improve:

The MHaCCo project is a collaborative initiative funded under the Eureka programme, Eurostars. It spans the period 2024 to 2027 and involves international partners working together to develop cutting-edge solutions in maritime communication and connectivity.

The partners

The following entities are partners in the MHaCCo project:

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Sternula is Denmark’s first commercial satellite operator, offering global VDE-SAT connectivity for maritime authorities and industries using their own fleet of advanced micro satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) from which the first one was launched in January 2023. They take an active role together with global maritime stakeholders to standardize VDES under IALA, IMO, and ITU.

Contact Sternula:
Lars Moltsen
CEO
+45 2521 4635
lars@sternula.com

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HarborMax is based in South Korea and their main business is high level ICT Services for the ship. They supply long range global Matine LTE routers to provide the integrated seamless connectivity with Sternula by using their maritime broadband communication technologies.

Contact HarborMax:
Heewook Kang
CEO
+82 10 8364 4778
hwkang@harbormax.com

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WISERSENSE BİLGİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ develops advanced machine health monitoring solutions using smart sensors and AI-driven software. Serving industries like cement, mining, oil & gas, and energy, their tools enable real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance, and improved operational efficiency. WISERSENSE focuses on reducing downtime, enhancing equipment performance, and promoting sustainable maintenance strategies.

Contact WiserSense:
Burak Bağcı
Program Manager
+90 54 1209 1995
burak.bagci@wisersense.io

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LAB021 Co., Ltd. is a global maritime IT solutions company based in Busan, South Korea. Operating under the brand Vessellink, they offer advanced software and marine-specialized data analytics to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental management in the shipping industry. Their mission is to innovate the maritime sector through digital solutions, aiming for safer and cleaner oceans.

Contact LAB021:
NARA LIM
Manager
+82 10 6354 6910
plan@lab021.co.kr

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Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), established in 1945, is a renowned national institution located in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea. It specializes in maritime studies, transportation science, and engineering, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including maritime sciences, ocean science and technology, engineering, and international studies. KMOU is dedicated to advancing maritime education and research, playing a vital role in the global maritime industry.

Contact Korea Maritime & Ocean University:
Seojeong Lee
Professor
+82 10 5293 4190
sjlee@kmou.ac.kr