The low-emission, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly barge m/v 'Victoria' is moored in the Port of Brussels for a special one-day event illustrating how clean shipping technology is revolutionizing the way goods are transported in Europe.
BP and the EU-financed research project "CREATING" have worked together to develop environmentally efficient inland navigation. This fully operational vessel demonstrates how EU research provides real solutions to real problems; in this case delivering safer, cleaner, and more competitive waterborne transport for the future. In addition to "CREATING", the event, attended by key EU industry representatives, researchers and policy makers, showcases two complementary projects working on marine engine technology and the use of alternative fuels. On board the 1300 ton m/v "Victoria" Commissioner PotoÄnik said "Greening is an essential objective of European transport research, and inland navigation provides a particularly relevant, environmentally friendly and cost effective alternative to other forms of transport of heavy goods in Europe. This project is a perfect example of concrete scientific solutions, which EU research brings through collaboration in the European Research Area. CREATING is a unique partnership which brings together 27 companies and research organizations from nine European countries, including Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel, and BP which provides the working lube oil barge 'Victoria' as a demonstration vessel.
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