Monotoring Reefers for reduced fire risk onboard

Research Project, 2024 – 2026

Refrigerated cargo units (reefers) are an integral part of sea-borne transport, but at the sametime, reefer electrical faults are a common cause of fires. Fires on ro-ro ships posesignificant dangers and extinguishing them may often be difficult. Consequently, monitoringconnected reefers could be an effective approach to fire prevention. MoRe will develop asolution for reefer monitoring, including software, hardware and a proposed human-machineinterface for alerts and alarms. This work is a continuation of studies performed in the LASHFIRE project. The solution will be installed and evaluated both in a land-based testbed and on board the Stena Scandinavica. The project group brings together a mix of expertisein engineering, human-centered design and ship/cargo operations, catering for end-results with ahigh level of practical applicability. These results will be communicated in ways that maximizethe chances for industry uptake.