The conference was organized both by the Faculty of Maritime Studies and the Faculty of Engineering as project partners from Rijeka. The representatives of these institutions, prof. Aleksandar Cuculić from the Faculty of Maritime Studies, and Darin Majnarić, Ivan Sulovsky and prof. Roko Dejhalla from the Faculty of Engineering spoke about the importance of the project, its results and contributions.

Research and studies carried out at the Faculty of Maritime Studies refer to battery charging systems in ferry ports. They also refer to the review of meteorological and oceanographic features of the wider area of the Brestova-Porozina ferry route which includes both Bay of Kvarner, sea passage Vela Vrata and Rijeka Bay and the Split- Ancona ferry route which includes access waterways of the port of Split, part of the open Adriatic and approach to the port of Ancona. The Faculty of Engineering in Rijeka is involved in the work package related to the design of hybrid vessels, and its activities closely relate to the structure and hydrodynamics of the double-ended and Ro-Pax ferry. Prof. A. Cuculić pointed out that the direct positive effect of the project is the reduction of exhaust emissions during the ferry's stay in the port, which reduces the proven harmful impact of traffic on human health and the environment. In addition to a strong environmental component, the project also has a significant economic component.

Prof. A. Cuculić highlighted that certain companies within the project area can directly benefit from the introduction of existing solutions. This primarily applies to shipyards for which this is an opportunity to get involved in existing trends. As these are technologies that promote the use of renewable energy sources and environmentally friendly solutions, it is to be expected that it will be easier for technology and IT companies to obtain funds for investment in development, through EU projects and state subsidies.

Prof. R. Dejhalla added that the world turns to clean technologies, i.e. solutions which must affect the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and in all this a maritime transport cannot be an exception. This is a major challenge for both maritime transport and the shipbuilding industry.