Our oceans are home to a large number of structures – such as wind turbines, pipelines, offshore platforms – that are under constant threat from corrosion. This slow but destructive process would yield loss on the order of billions of euros. Application of corrosion inhibitors and coatings proved to be functional but may lack long-term effectiveness while some solutions may pose a further threat to the marine ecosystem.
The CORRASBlue project aims to use digital twin (DT) to integrate data from corrosion monitoring sensors, environmental monitoring, and marine biological activities to simulate and predict marine corrosion. We aim to use this DT to provide a fundamental platform for relevant end users to act early, preventing damage and saving costs.
The multidisciplinary CORRASBlue brings together 20 partners from ten countries—Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, and Turkey.
The project’s main goals are to:
- Assess materials performance in 3 different sea conditions (Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, North Sea)
- Evaluate sustainable corrosion protection methods
- Advance monitoring technologies using sensors
- Build a DT model that includes climate and biological factors
- Design green anti-corrosion solutions that reduce carbon emissions and environmental harm.
CORRASBlue contributes to extending the life of marine infrastructure, reduce maintenance costs, and support a cleaner, more resilient blue economy. The project aligns with the EU’s goals for sustainability, strategic autonomy, and circular economy. With strong stakeholder engagement, CORRASBlue is not just a research initiative—it’s a blueprint for the future of ocean sustainability.
