GREEN ENERGY PROPULSION

Emissions from the shipping sector must be curbed in order to reduce air pollution and climate change impacts. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) has stipulated mandatory technical and operation measures, which require more efficient maritime energy use and, simultaneously, less emissions. These regulations came into force in 2013. The industry itself has set targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2050. Ship operators, therefore, need to consider cleaner fuel and power options, including the use of renewables, to meet these targets. Furthermore, rising bunker fuel prices, amid a globally volatile market, provide another compelling reason to scale up modern shipping solutions based on renewable sources and technologies.