Imtech Marine & Offshore organised an event for the maritime industry at its premises in Rotterdam, dedicated to the theme Green Ship Energy Solutions. A number of speakers from the maritime industry elaborated on the regulations, trends and technological developments concerning Efficient and Green energy management.
Imtech Marine & Offshore presented its vision: zero-emission ships. Kees-Jan Mes, chairman of the day: “Environmental awareness is a growing trend in the shipping and shipbuilding industry. The strategic research agenda of Imtech Marine & Offshore is focused on emission free and unmanned ships. Achieving zero emissions is a challenge which can be enhanced by changing operational ship’s management, but also by the use of alternative fuel sources and alternative technology.”
Awareness, values and skills
Conclusions at the end of the day varied in character but started with the agreed statement that ‘Green’ starts with awareness, values and skills. Also the question arose: What is green? Not only funnel emissions but it also involves noise, solid waste, waste oil, light and scrapping of ships. The general consensus of the meeting was that ‘a green ship is an evolution, not a revolution’. Ships can and will become ‘greener and greener’ by more frequently and more intensively applying various possibilities. Another conclusion: it is of great importance that flag states and IMO provide the industry with ‘a green level playing field’ and clarity in terms of regulations.
Managing emissions, according to chairman of the day Kees-Jan Mes, is really a ‘multidisciplinary and complex challenge’. It concerns technology, operational concept and human interface. And return on investment is and always will be an important factor in the decision-making concerning green ships.
Lectures
The program included lectures from Bureau Veritas about regulations, TNO about Innovative Ship’s Networks; Fugro, Greenpeace and Drivetek explained policies and highlighted recent projects like Fugro Searcher, Rainbow Warrior III and PlanetSolar. Imtech elaborated on the latest technology developments in green ship power. The guests were then guided on a tour around the premises of Imtech Marine & Offshore and were shown examples of energy technology and drive systems in production for several projects, as well as simulation possibilities.
All information concerning the event, including documents, presentations and online forum, can be found on https://www.imtechmarinegroup.com/greenenergy[Imtechmarinegroup].
