Shipowners’ Club has published a detailed pdf on the merits and demerits, and implications of, alternative low-emission fuel for the maritime industry.
It noted that, in line with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) initial goals for reducing carbon dioxide and Greenhouse Gas emission, the maritime industry was urgently researching viable options for low emission alternative fuels.
Shipowners Club said that it had sought to understand which factors might influence the take-up of low emission alternative fuels and what practical impacts might be experienced or require consideration by the Club, our Members, ship owners, operators, managers and crew.
With the assistance of Colin Robertshaw, a Doctoral Researcher of maritime operations and technology within the UCL Energy Institute, the Club has published an extensive Alternative Low Emission Fuel For The Maritime Industry reference document, which aims to assist with raising awareness and deepening understanding within the maritime community.
Robertshaw’s PhD research is concerned with the transition pathways that are associated with the adoption of hydrogen based synthetic fuels within the maritime industry. He has held positions involved in the design, construction, survey and technical operation of various vessel types and associated systems. Robertshaw already holds an MSc in Marine and Offshore Power Systems and a BEng (Hons) in Marine Technology, awarded by the
University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He is also a qualified Chief Engineer with shipboard engineering experience.
