Poster presenting the objectives, partnership, activities and expected results of the project. Available in digital and printed version.
The leaflet describes the project in a nutshell in an accessible way, providing information about its structure, partnership and expected results. It will be distributed in a printed version during events and meetings.
This study aimed at generating new experimental data on key transport and fate mechanisms through a series of experimental tests conducted at various scale on methanol, ammonia, methane, cyclohexane and butyl acetate. Specifically, the study focused on the: 1) Evaporation of pure chemicals and chemicals released onto the water surface (surface release); 2) Dissolution of chemicals as they rise through the water column (underwater release) and 3) Partitioning behaviour of chemicals between the air, water column, and surface compartments.
This literature review focus on rapid phase transition and LNG, as it is currently the most widely transported product in maritime transport and, therefore, the most studied and documented regarding the consequences of rapid phase transition.
This report presents the results of a series of medium- to large-scale experimental campaigns aimed at characterizing the behaviour of hazardous gas releases in and above water, conducted at two outdoor facilities: the CEDRE basin and the SDIS 29 training site. Three distinct release scenarios were investigated, each corresponding to a different hazard typology.
As part of the project, a dedicated underwater gas release module has been developed. This module simulates the ascent of gas from an underwater source—such as a pipeline or vessel hull—through the water column and estimates the resulting surface expression and atmospheric behaviour. This report provides a detailed overview of the gas rise model. It presents the governing equations, describes the required user inputs, and explains the outputs generated by the simulation.
Report describing the improvements made in the explosive module and through the integration of the multi-energy method into the explosive module of the MANIFESTS project. This represents a significant advance over the TNT model previously used.
Literature review carried out on past accidents involving ammonia, methanol, LNG or lithium-ion batteries, in order to draw lessons from the past to improve preparedness and potential crisis management. The review is separated into four different chapters.
Comprehensive review of the most probable incidents leading to toxic gas cloud formation. This analysis served as the basis for the design of experimental and simulation exercises, which were approached from two distinct perspectives: (i) releases originating from underwater sources, such as pipeline leaks or discharges from vessels, and (ii) releases originating from industrial facilities or ships, directly affecting the atmosphere and, in some cases, the surrounding marine environment.
CETMAR in close collaboration with INTECMAR, updated and upgraded the MANIFESTS Exercise Tool to allow cross sectoral and multi-agency collaboration. A new functionality was created, the Exercise Tool Lite, that acts as a collaborative platform to facilitate sharing information between agencies during the preparation and evaluation of exercises.
As part of the transfer and capitalisation activities of the project (WP4), two tasks were carried
out: 1) Development of virtual catalogues of projects, organisations and resources dealing with HNS, by updating and upgrading the MANIFESTS Knowledge Tool, and 2) Creation of training materials for wider disseminate the outputs of the MANIFESTS and MANIFESTS Genius projects.
In this report, the authors were conducting a questionnaire aimed at collecting feedback from port authorities to propose main recommendations. The survey was intended for port authorities and professionals involved in port governance, safety, operations, and infrastructure.
The objective is to better understand for ports: 1) the current level of deployment of these new energies in ports, 2) the risks and experienced in relation to the ships powered by these new fuels in ports, and 3) the adaptation of port infrastructures, organizations, and regulatory frameworks in relation to the venue of these ships in ports.
Report describing the training activities carried out in the MANIFESTS Genius project. Training programs effectively showcased the project’s outputs and highlight their relevance in tackling pollution response challenges. Additionally, the trainings were tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of each target audience.
Communication and capitalisation plan describing the procedures, methods and tools to enable the effective and consistent communication of the project outcomes to all local, regional, national and international stakeholders. The plan acts as the mean for recording and reporting dissemination activities carried out in the frame of MANIFESTS Genius.