Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships: Flexibility and Efficiency in Maritime Transport

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Authors

Tatiane Gonçalves Rodrigues¹ , NAYARA GOMES DA SILVA¹ , Maricruz A. Fun Sang Cepeda¹

1. Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)

Conference / event

III SESSÕES TÉCNICAS DE CONSTRUÇÃO NAVAL E SISTEMAS, November 2023 (RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil)

Poster summary

The poster discusses the advancements in RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) shipping technology and its implications for maritime transportation in Brazil. It highlights the significant potential of new technologies and system adaptability to enhance maritime logistics and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with global decarbonization efforts. It points out that Brazil's busy port activity, especially at the ports of Santos and Itajaí, positions the country as a prime candidate for deploying such innovations. The document suggests that these advancements can contribute to the growth of knowledge and the development of more efficient practices within the maritime industry, leaning towards a more sustainable future.

Keywords

RORO, ROCON, Shipping technology, Maritime transportation in Brazil, Main characteristics

Research areas

Ocean Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

References

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8. Porto de Itajaí, Relatorio Mensal Porto Nave, 2022.
9. Porto de Itajaí, Relatorio Mensal Porto Nave, 2023.
10. Marine Traffic. Grande Abidjan. 2024.

Funding

No data provided

Supplemental files

1. Fig 2. RORO movement statistics at the Port of Itajaí. 2018-2023, [4-9].   Download

Additional information

Competing interests

No competing interests were disclosed.

Data availability statement

The datasets generated during and / or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Creative Commons license

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