Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences P roject Ecologically Friendly Port

1. Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Project Ecologically Friendly Port

2. Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life and other organisations of education, training, and research. Owned by the towns of Kotka and Kouvola and the municipality of Iitti President and Rector Mr Petteri Ikonen Vice Rector and Vice President (education) Ms. Pirkko Rautaniemi Vice Rector (R&D&I) Ms. Mirja Toikka, Turnover €30 million (31.12.2011) Permanent staff 381 (31.12.2011) 27 degree programmes, of which 7 are master level programmes Students total app. 4,210 (20.9.2011)

3. The undertaking, profile and specialisations of KyUAS Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on education and RDI activities that improve the area’s economic structure. KyUAS’s profile is based on expertise in international affairs and Russia, working in co-operation with the field of higher education and the business world. KyUASspecialises in environmentally friendly energy sources and their use; competitive logistics and sea transport and their safety; and user-driven well-being and planning services

4. Locations of Departments and Faculties • Faculties • Kotka, Jylppy Campus • Social and Health Care • Kotka, Metsola Campus • Technology • Seafaring and Logistics • Kouvola, Kasarminmäki Campus • Business • Design and Media • Social and Health Care • RDI centers • Health and Social Care • KymiCare • International Business and Culture • KymiDesign & Business • Engineering and Technology • KymiTechnology • In addition, NELI - North European Logistics Institute, which is managed by the University of Applied Sciences Logistics Development.

5. Research, Development and Innovation • R&D&I in Kymenlaakso UAS is focused on the development of the Kymenlaakso region. • R&D&I activities include a wide variety of multidisciplinary research projects (technology transfer, research activities, specialist services, market research, EU projects, product development, laboratory tests). • Projects are completed in cooperation with research organisations, companies, municipalities and other partners. • Funding comes from various sources such as ministries, regional councils, companies, municipalities and Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation).

6. Our key partners in terms of regional development • City of Kotka, Cursor Oy, Merikotka- Kotka Maritime Research Center, • City of Kouvola, KINNO • Kymenlaakso Chamberof Commerce, Confederation of Finnish Industries, Kymen yrittäjät ry • BIC Kymi ry (Business and Innovation Centre), Foundation for Finnish Inventions, Technopolis Oyj • The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC) • Arene ry - the Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. • KyUAS Students and staff • Education, research and development organizations: • Aalto University, Aalto University School of Business, LUT, Universities of Helsinki, Kuopio, Lapland, and Turku. • Palmenia, Saimia, KSAO, EKAMI, • VTT • The Finnish Defence Forces • HAMK, LUAS, Metropolia, SAMK, Turku University of Applied Sciences.

7. Network cooperation and partners UASNET - European Network for Universities of Applied Sciences FINPIN – Finnish Entrepreunership and Innovation Network for higher Education IASP - International Association of Science Parks EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network ENOLL - European Network Of Living Labs ERRIN - European Regions Research & Innovation Network ITS Finland ry - Intelligent Transport Systems and Services - Älykkään liikenteen Finland Futures Research Center RIE- Researchers in International Education EAIE / RAABE - European Association for International Education

8. Ongoing projects at KyUAS • Ecologically friendly port • BOAT, universities and business network cooperation within the Baltic Sea Region • Stay Onboard • 3D Studio • AureStudio • Tulista tuoteväylään • EK-ARTU • Wicked Problems • YTY • Uuden ajan johtaja • Myllykoskelta myötävirtaan • Siviilipalvelustutkimus • BILIKA: Biogas - locally produced fuel for municipal use • Moving Towards Wellbeing • Koskenrinteen ERGOnomia • Uutta Elinvoimaa • FORFI - From University Research to implementation and commercialization of innovations - a comparative study • Game Cluster • LogInfo – Logistics infomation platform

9. Ecologically Friendly PortKyUAS objectives and main activities To improve the energy effectiveness in the Port of HaminaKotka • Review of Energy consumption • Alternatives ways to decrease the energy consumption • Development of a monitoring model To decrease the air emissions in the ports • Emissions of Vehicles • Emissions of Cargo handling machines • Recommendations together with University of Turku To decrease the noise level of the port area • The port of HaminaKotka is planning an expansion, if environmental permit will be provided

10. Ecologically Friendly PortKyUAS objectives and main activities Improve co-operation between the stakeholders in the port of HaminaKotka • Air emissions • Noise level (D-area expansion, Jänskä wharf) • Energy efficiency • Emissions into waters Marketing the Port of HaminaKotka an ecologically friendly port • Interview survey or questionnaires of citizens opinions

11. During the project we will do co-operation with Kymijoen vesi ja ympäristö ry (water and environmental association) Finnish Port Association ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) HaminaKotka Port operators City of Kotka City of Hamina