The 2nd Workshop of EU Research & Innovation Maritime Projects was hosted by Danaos Shipping Co and was held on the 5th of November 2019. This workshop was dedicated to the Hellenic contribution in the EU research initiative for innovative thinking applied in shipping operation. Seventeen EU projects with maritime perspective were presented showing the leading position of the maritime community in research and innovation. The SMARTSEA project was presented to over 150 participants from across Europe by Cerca Trova Ltd & also represented during the workshop by Danaos Shipping Co & RINA Hellas.