Prevention, mitigation, management of infectious diseases on cruise ships and passenger ferriescore
HEALTHY SAILING · Horizon Europe grant · 2022-09-01–2026-02-28
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About the data
Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01 · scheme HORIZON-RIA · topic HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01-12. CORDIS record →
Objective
With vast experience, in-depth knowledge and established expertise in infectious disease prevention and control on passenger ships, HEALTHY SAILING consortium presents a comprehensive approach introducing innovative, multi-layered, risk and evidence-based, cost-effective tested measures for infectious diseases prevention, mitigation and management (PMM) differentiated for large ferries, cruise ships and expedition vessels. This approach covers: a) preparedness and response to known infectious diseases frequently occurring on passenger ships, diseases that have never occurred but for which preparedness is essential, diseases of unknown aetiology to ensure preparedness for future emerging pathogens/pandemics; b) the entire passenger/crew journey travelling from home to ship and returning, on-board, during shore-side visits; c) ship-board operations, shore-side company operations, port destinations and communities; d) a global perspective of project outputs towards communities and passenger shipping industry. Epidemiological studies, risk assessment, modelling for disease spread and aerosol/droplet dispersion and setting disease thresholds/alert levels will develop a scientific evidence-base and support production of evidence-informed guidelines on COVID-19 for ships/ports, passengers/crew vaccination, ventilation systems and expedition vessels’ medical operation needs. Development/testing of ship-specific syndromic surveillance, AI systems, decision support tools will contribute to early health threat detection on-board, risk-based proportionate responses, and healthy on-board environments. Toolkits for blended learning with hands-on training and technology induced behaviour change will further knowledge, awareness and compliance of all stakeholders. An integrated e-pass based on one-ID concept and toolkit predicting port response capacities will address port operation and community needs. A scientific international panel will promote a harmonized global approach.
Beneficiaries (25)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANEPISTIMIO THESSALIAS | EL | coordinator | €513,125 | |
| ETHNIKO KAI KAPODISTRIAKO PANEPISTIMIO ATHINON | EL | participant | €339,062 | |
| UNIVERSITETET I SOROST-NORGE | NO | participant | €325,567 | |
| TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY | FI | participant | €252,663 | |
| EREVNITIKO PANEPISTIMIAKO INSTITOUTO SYSTIMATON EPIKOINONION KAI YPOLOGISTON | EL | participant | €231,812 | |
| UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM HAMBURG-EPPENDORF | DE | participant | €214,000 | |
| FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER | IT | participant | €212,812 | |
| EVROPAIKO EPISTIMONIKO SOMATEIO GIA TIN IGEIA KAI TIN IGIEINI STIS THALASSIES METAFORES | EL | participant | €190,000 | |
| GOETEBORGS UNIVERSITET | SE | participant | €175,000 | |
| LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR PLASMAFORSCHUNG UND TECHNOLOGIE EV | DE | participant | €126,049 | |
| FREDERICK UNIVERSITY FU | CY | participant | €110,312 | |
| SVEUCILISTE U RIJECI, POMORSKI FAKULTET | HR | participant | €107,500 | |
| ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION | EL | participant | €103,531 | |
| ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI SANITA | IT | participant | €65,625 | |
| INSTITUTO DE SALUD CARLOS III | ES | participant | €62,500 | |
| ACADEMIA NAVALA MIRCEA CEL BATRAN | RO | participant | €53,750 | |
| CELESTYAL SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED | CY | participant | €50,625 | |
| SEA JETS NAFTIKI ETAIRIA | EL | participant | €31,875 | |
| SIMFWD P.C. | EL | participant | €28,750 | Yes |
| VIKING HYDROGEN AS | NO | associatedPartner | — | |
| UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH | UK | associatedPartner | — | |
| RCL CRUISES LTD | UK | associatedPartner | — | |
| MSC CRUISES SA | CH | associatedPartner | — | |
| UNIVERSITY OF SURREY | UK | associatedPartner | — | |
| CARNIVAL PLC | UK | associatedPartner | — |
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