Hack-A-Fleet

Redefining fleet management for a sustainable future.

TLDR;

Gear up for an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration at Hack-A-Fleet, a 2-day hackathon proudly hosted by RISE, Färjerederiet, and Cetasol as part of the PONTOS project, where we're on a mission to revolutionize how we measure and optimize fleet operations within transport networks. Win up to 1000 SEK/person as a SuperPresentkort.

REGISTER HERE

Background

Färjerederiet operates a fleet of ferries, providing transportation services across waterways throughout the whole of Sweden. Their primary focus is on facilitating passenger and vehicle transport efficiently and reliably, connecting islands, coastal communities, and mainland destinations. Färjerederiet plays a vital role in regional connectivity, supporting tourism, commerce, and everyday commuting needs. Färjerederiet achieves its mission by maintaining a diverse fleet of ferries tailored to different routes and passenger needs. These ferries range from small, nimble vessels for shorter crossings to larger, more robust ships capable of accommodating significant passenger volumes and vehicle traffic for longer routes.

Vision 45 is Färjerederiets plan to develop its operations to contribute to achieving the climate policy goals set by the Swedish government. It is a plan to secure the availability of efficient and environmentally friendly ferries up to the year 2045.

"It is a plan that clearly takes a stance: we will become climate neutral by 2045 at the latest."

By participating in Hack-A-fleet you will contribute to this endeavour and similar endeavours by other fleet operators.

Hosts

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden serves as the country's research institute and innovation partner. Through international collaboration with businesses, academia, and the public sector, they contribute to a competitive economy and a sustainable society

Cetasol is a Gothenburg-based company supporting emission reduction in the maritime sector. Decision support for crew, captains, and business owners is made possible with the AI solution iHelm, developed by Cetasol. iHelm also provides energy optimization, energy measurement, and support in electrification. With automatic dynamic modeling of vessels and operations, Cetasol has recorded savings of 10-17% in fuel usage.

Färjerederiet operates a fleet of 68 vibrant yellow road ferries that service 40 different routes throughout Sweden. Annually, these ferries accommodate a million sailings and facilitate the transportation of 12 million vehicles. They play a crucial role in supporting the lifestyle of those residing in coastal regions, providing innovative solutions to traffic challenges, and establishing convenient shortcuts within urban areas.

Theme

The theme of Hack-A-Fleet is "Innovation for Sustainability in Fleet Management". We challenge participants to blend cutting-edge technology with creative problem-solving to build solutions that ensure the future of fleet management is sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Problem statement

Efficiently operating a fleet of ferries involves juggling a range of strategic challenges, such as:​

• Fuel efficiency and Driver Behavior​
• Fleet size, Composition and Technology investments​
• Vehicle allocation, Scheduling and Maintenance​
• Regulatory compliance, Customer demands and Environmental concerns

All of these areas are potential areas for improvements within the Vision 45 plan but taking the correct actions requires information, knowledge and insights to be available.

Your challenge is to develop new tools or create new information/knowledge/insights that can help Färjerederiet to achieve its Vision 45 using a real-world dataset from a subset of Färjerederiets fleet.

Format

Hack-A-Fleet is a physical event that will take place at:

RISE SSPA Maritime Centre Chalmers tvärgata 10, Göteborg, Sweden

It is a 2-day event, starting with an ideation phase where teams (maximum 5 persons) form and brainstorm solutions. Following this, there will be a development phase where ideas are turned into prototypes. The event will culminate in a presentation phase where teams showcase their solutions to a panel of judges. All registered participants will get a data package 1 week before the event to prepare.

Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, impact on sustainability, practical feasibility, user experience, and scalability. Judges will particularly look for solutions that demonstrate a clear understanding of the fleet management challenges and present a viable, impactful solution.

Participants retain full ownership of their ideas and prototypes. Hack-A-Fleet encourages open innovation and collaboration, with the aim of fostering real-world solutions that can be adopted and scaled for maximum impact.

Participation

Participation in Hack-A-Fleet is free, encouraging a diverse group of participants. Our sponsors cover the operational costs, ensuring that every innovative mind has the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future without financial barriers.

Hack-A-Fleet invites software developers, data scientists, sustainability advocates, entrepreneurs, and students passionate about technology and environmental sustainability. Whether you're an industry veteran or a budding innovator, if you're driven to make a difference in fleet management, this event is for you.

Prize

Cetasol is the sponsor of the prize of the Hack-A-Fleet. They want to highlight and support actions that aim for a more sustainable maritime industry.

• 1st prize: Giftcard of 1000 SEK/person at SuperPresentkort.
• 2nd prize: Giftcard of 500 SEK/person at SuperPresentkort.
• 3rd prize: Cetasol t-shirt, cap, and water bottle.

 (Everyone attending the event will receive a Cetasol key band.)

Cetasol will attend the event with the intention of finding a person for an internship position at Cetasol. The internship will give the person an opportunity to support the growth of their product, moving sustainability forward. Cetasol reserves the right not to take on an internship.

Registration

Register by clicking the link below. You may participate alone or in a team of maximum 5 persons. All team members must register and state their team name. Registration is binding and closes on the 13th of May.

REGISTER HERE

Questions?

Send us an email to "pontos-hub(a)ri.se".