With Advanced Maritime Technology Expo and Conference taking place next month, Advanced Maritime Technology International editor-in-chief Matt Ross selects a few highlights from the program.
Taking it one step further – world’s largest marine battery hybrid system project (Jan-Erik Räsänen, chief technology officer, Foreship; Torsten Büssow, managing director, Electrical & Power Systems Business, Wärtsilä; Chris Kruger, founder and president, AYK Energy)
Matt Ross: I’m a big fan of sessions that shed a little light on a recent real-world case study, so this collaborative presentation is an obvious one for me. It will recall a recent project by ferry owner Wasaline to enlarge the original battery system on board the Aurora Botnia from 2.2MWh to 12.6MWh. The presentation will feature experts from the integrators and battery supplier, explaining the project from installation to integration – but also sharing lessons for other projects. Presenters will also take questions from the audience – so this is a must-see for owners and operators looking to electrify or upgrade their battery systems.
The MASS Code is here – now what? Navigating the regulatory pathway for autonomous shipping (Beatriz Canamary, founder and strategic advisor, fractional COO; maritime, ports, energy and infrastructure – SuRe Strategy Group)
MR: By the time we gather in Amsterdam, the non-mandatory MASS Code will have been adopted. This session will look at a practitioner’s perspective on what the code actually requires, where the gaps remain and what operators, technology developers and investors need to understand about the road to mandatory adoption, targeted for 2030, with entry into force in 2032. Given the role of autonomous operation in our sector’s future, this will be a vital session.
Case Study: Built in resilience – Distributed power system at the Port of Odessa (Paul Vosbeek, CEO and founder, Quinteq Energy Storage; Andy Lewis, COO, Hamburger Hafen & Logistik)
MR: Given the extreme conditions under which Ukraine’s Port of Odessa has had to operate, a chance to hear more about the incredible work being done there is too good to pass up. This presentation will describe how the power grid at the port has been designed to provide multiple distributed power sources – essential given the current instability in the country.
Joint development project: Conceptual design of a multi-MW SOFC system for passenger ship applications (Lukas Kistner, senior researcher, HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center)
MR: Solid oxide fuel cells could be an important step in the development of hydrogen marine systems, so the joint development project between HD Hyundai, TUI Cruises and DNV explored the key challenges of integrating SOFC systems into the machinery space of a cruise vessel. This presentation will summarize key findings around powertrain composition, physical integration, media supply and exhaust venting, material handling and safety concepts. Should be a fascinating session.
View the full program of presentations taking place over the three-day conference here.