Registration, coffee and networking

Spotlight Interview Global shipping: climate neutral by 2050

• What are Norwegian shipowners doing to take the lead in the fight against global climate change?
• How will the sector meet the ambitious goals set out by the climate strategy?
• How can the rest of the world benefit from what’s being done in Norway?
• The role of green technology in achieving zero-emissions targets
• Investment incentives for shipowners
• Advantages of fleets using hydrogen technologies

Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General, Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association 

Development of hydrogen fuel cell systems: tomorrow’s marine engine 

• What is needed for the maritime industry to fully adopt hydrogen as a fuel source 
• Latest advances in hydrogen and fuel-cell system technology 
• Current R&D and future developments 
• How will the market develop going forward? 

Thor Humerfelt, Senior Vice President – Product Architect, Corvus Energy   

Development plans for hydrogen-based fuels 

• What is needed for the maritime industry to fully adopt hydrogen as a fuel source 
• Overview of the maritime hydrogen market and mapping of hydrogen-related projects in Norway  
• How will the market develop going forward? 

Q&A

Networking coffee break

The financial landscape for hydrogen and fuel cells

• What aspects of the hydrogen value chain need financing?
• Availability of government investment funds
• Green and sustainable finance is booming – which options exist?
• Key principles and criteria for banks and investors to finance the path towards hydrogen uptake
• Future requirements for financing

Jørgen Kopperstad, Vice President - Maritime Opportunities, Saga Pure

Hydrogen as the maritime fuel of the future

• Identifying the benefits, challenges and opportunities for maritime applications
• Benefits of hydrogen over alternative fuels including methanol and ammonia
• Which vessels are most suited to the adoption of hydrogen?
• Assessing the cost implications

Anders Mikkelsen, Business Development Manager North Europe, DNV 

Hydrogen as a maritime fuel: the role of the port 

• The important role that ports have to play as decarbonisation hubs 
• Supply of alternative fuels, increasing operational efficiencies and generating and using clean energy 
• Provision of green shore power 
• Developments in methanol-to-hydrogen generator technology 

Robert Schluter, Managing Director, e1 Marine 

11:45

Case study Trelleborg Port’s view on hydrogen as a maritime fuel 

• What are the benefits of hydrogen as a fuel – for the vessel and port? 
• Financial and investment considerations 
• Infrastructure challenges 
• Safety considerations  

Jennie Folkunger, Head of Environment and Sustainability, Port of Trelleborg 

12:00

Q&A

12:20

Networking lunch

13:30

Hydrogen fuel cells in the hot seat to decarbonise shipping
An update of Nedstack development updates, with an introduction of the Dutch government funded SH2IPDRIVE R&D project for hydrogen advancements in shipping. To close, we`ll present a concept case study of an ocean going dry-cargo vessel, propelled by fuel cells and liquid hydrogen.

Jogchum Bruinsma, Chief Commercial Officer, Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology 

13:50

NAUTILUS project: application of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system in a cruise ship 

• Relevance of SOFCs for marine industry and the target for the project 
• Progress in the development of a marine SOFC system 
• Experimental evaluation for operation of SOFCs in marine environment 
• Performance analysis of marine SOFC power plant for alternative fuels 

Berend van Veldhuizen, PhD Candidate, Delft University of Technology 

14:10

Fuel cell integration: upcoming challenges and opportunity

• Identifying the challenges – safety, power and range
• Hydrogen as the favoured option to power fuel cells 
• Opportunities for hybridisation with other fuel sources

Kjetil Theis Skaar, Senior Engineer, LMG Marin 

14:30

Q&A

14:50

Networking coffee break

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15:30

HyForce: next generation hydrogen fuelled tug 

• Feasibility assessment of a hydrogen – fuelled harbour tug 
• Signposts for hydrogen landed cost breakeven point for commercial viability 
• Well-to-wake GHG emissions for different sources of hydrogen 

Nirmal Vineeth Menon, Senior Engineer, Sembcorp Marine and PhD candidate, Nanyang Technological University 

15:45

MF Hydra: the world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry

• Innovations in the fuel transition for ferries in Norway
• Movements to bridge the technology and regulatory gaps
• Bunkering solutions

Ivan Østvik, Project Manager, Norled

16:00

From past to future, from battery-powered ZEETUG to H2-driven tugboat 

16:15

CMB Hydrocat

• Review of the world’s first hydrogen-powered Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) 
• Delivering emission free CTV operations through hydrogen technology 
• Experiences to date, and plans for the future  

16:30

Q&A

16:50

Chairman’s closing remarks Day 1

Registration, coffee and networking

Keynote Address Green shipping: the Norwegian approach

• Update on the national action plan for green shipping – review of the past 12 months
• National policy frameworks
• Collaboration between government and the shipping industry
• Learning from Norway’s progression
• Plans for the next 12 months

The path to marine decarbonization and how regulations and emission reduction goals will affect the demand for maritime battery systems 

• Analysis of the maritime battery market growth from 1998 until now 
• Influence of regulations and government incentives on the adoption of batteries 
• Role of batteries in the decarbonization efforts of the marine industry 
• Expected growth in demand of maritime battery systems to achieve the decarbonization goals for shipping 

The global approach to net-zero in the maritime sector through hybrid and battery solutions: current safety trends and regulatory development?

• Addressing the safety considerations for global maritime operations
• Current technology safety trends and regulatory updates
• Industry’s role in driving regulatory developments to advance take-up
• Can standardisation on a global basis be achieved?

Henrik Helgesen, Senior Consultant, DNV

Q&A

Networking coffee break

Fully electric autonomous shipping: a solution for green shortsea operations

• Rationale for zero emission autonomous vessels
• How autonomous and safe green operations will work
• Status on zero emission and autonomous projects

Jon Lorentzen Nordgard, Chief Financial Officer, Massterly 

Status of, and opportunities for, hybrid and electric solutions in deep sea shipping

• Current position on the move towards zero emissions in deepsea shipping
• The course to net zero for deepsea shipping
• How can existing assets be adapted?
• Ongoing objectives 

Siv Remøy-Vangen, Chief Executive Officer, Maritime Bergen

Session Q&A and panel discussion

Siv Remøy-Vangen, Chief Executive Officer, Maritime Bergen

Chloe Fisher, Naval Architect, Sea-Kit International

Dave Gorshkov, HV and IEP Subject Matter Expert, QinetiQ Maritime Systems

12:10

Networking lunch

13:10

Rethinking energy storage – next generation maritime batteries

Ship propulsion and energy management have come to a major paradigm shift with the introduction of batteries. Fairly low volumes and pilot projects have for many years slowed down technology development. However, as it has now become the standard for more and more vessel types, volumes are increasing and we need to rethink design to adapt to more dynamic and modularized technology development. In 2018 Corvus Energy started a ground-breaking project to develop the next-generation ESS for maritime applications. The process has focused on cost efficiency, scalability and safety as well as flexibility and sustainability. 

In this session, Corvus Energy will show examples of the new design, why it will revolutionize installation as well as the adaption to new and better cell chemistries that become available. 

Kjetil Dent Tranberg, SVP Commercial Product Management, Corvus Energy

13:30

Battery safety factors: identifying, managing and mitigating the key risks

• What are the risks?
• Assessing the explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations
• Installation, storage and operational risks
• Best practice safety guidelines: sharing lessons learned on vessel battery fires to strengthen safety

Michael North, Sales and Marketing Manager, Norway and Iceland, Lloyd’s Register 

Battery swapping: challenging the norm

• Improving efficiency in electrifying the express vessels’ sector - defining the concept
• Benefits of battery swapping over other solutions
• Managing the battery weight and size challenge
• Looking forward to future requirements

14:10

Q&A

14:30

Networking coffee break

15:10

Aligning business objectives with zero-emissions aspirations

• Which fuel or technology to invest in  
• Balancing cost and impact 
• Influence of total cost of ownership and vessel lifetime on decision making 
• Recognising the benefit of taking action early 

Prasanna Colluru, Director Corporate Strategy, Future Proof Shipping 

15:30

Investing in hybrid, electrification, and decarbonisation in the shipping industry: the view from the investor 

• What are the investors thinking, what are they looking for?
• What are the options, and where will future financing come from?
• Green financing

15:50

Insurance and risk management for maritime battery systems

• Understanding the risks involved 
• P&I clubs experience with batteries to date
• What appetite is there from the insurance sector?
• How has North been guiding their Members so far on their decarbonisation journey?

Mark Smith, Loss Prevention Executive - North Group, The North of England P&I Association Limited 

16:10

Q&A

16:30

Live demonstration by Shift Clean Energy

We talk a lot about our safety standards and testing accreditations. Want to see why? Great, because we’d love to show you.

We’ll be hosting a safety demonstration to stress-test our battery technology – in-person, in real-time and live-streamed to the conference room.

Here’s the concept: a nail will be driven through our battery to short circuit the system, giving you a first-hand look at the integrated precautions that are securing some of the toughest safety standards in the industry.

Join us for the demonstration, followed by the drinks reception and a discussion with our CEO and founder, Brent Perry, about Shift’s proprietary solutions and the changing marine landscape.

16:55

Chairman’s closing remarks Day 2

17:00 - 18:30

Drinks reception

19:00 - late

Corvus Energy VIP reception (by invitation only)

Registration, coffee and networking

Keynote address Charterer’s approach to hybrid and electric operations

• What do charterers expect from their vessel owner partners?
• Criteria for vessel selection
• Sharing the financial burden of green vessels – is this an option?
• Investment in innovative hybrid and electric technologies

The cruise industry’s approach to greener operations: a view from the owner

• How the decarbonisation drive is changing the commercial drivers in the market
• What challenges are vessel owners faced with, and how is this impacting their decision making? 
• Options for shore power, bunkering and new fuels
• What we know we don’t know and factoring this into the decision-making process
• A look to the future

09:20

Panel discussion 2030 is on the horizon: is it time to speed up the decarbonisation drive?

No need to panic but there does need to be a sense of urgency. The industry only has eight years to significantly reduce emissions and achieve decarbonisation targets. 

• At the current rate of development, can the sector meet decarbonisation targets by 2030? 2050?
• What are the challenges? How can these be overcome?
• The need for co-operation to ensure carbon neutrality in the sector 
• How vital is battery, hybrid and electric in meeting global targets?
• Using the technology that is available now, and how they can be used to meet net-zero requirements
• How is each stakeholder affected, and what role can they play?

Panellists include:

Malte Zeretzke, Head of R&D, Decarbonisation, Carnival Maritime 

Morten Sundt, Manager – Maritime Operations, Equinor  

Geir Bjørkeli, CEO, Corvus Energy 

Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum

Networking coffee break

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Batteries and fuel cells: competing or complementary technologies?

• Understanding the differences and opportunities
• How they can work together to bring more options to the maritime landscape
• What are the alternative fuel options? 

Piotr Jacewicz, Technology Business Development Manager, Cummins Power System Business Unit

Future of hybrid and battery electric propulsion for workboats and commercial fishing vessels: technology and business viewpoint 

• Power demands 
• Building a working model using the Dyno 
• R&D challenges and data samples 
• Deployment and scaling up 

Professor Chris Smith, Director, Centre for Future Clean Mobility 

Systems integration challenges for hybrid and fully electric vessels

• Defining the challenges
• Design considerations
• Lack of standardisation 
• Integrating different power systems

Peter van den Berg, Technical Consultant Power Electronics, KWx 

Steps towards a greener future for the shipping industry

• Review of solutions being implemented or considered to reduce emissions
• Identifying the concerns of operators when implementing energy reduction solutions
• Introduction of Li-Ion battery-based energy storage systems

Dave Gorshkov, HV and IEP Subject Matter Expert, QinetiQ Maritime Systems

11:40

Session Q&A

12:00

Networking lunch

13:10

Accelerating the decarbonisation by combining energy efficiency technologies 

• How will energy efficiency technologies play a role in the path to zero-emissions? 
• What are the considerations and drivers for retrofitting? 
• What are the barriers to overcome? 
• Which technologies should the industry invest in? 

Frederik Pind, Managing Director, NJORD 

13:25

Decarbonisation through digitalisation 

• How digital technologies can be leveraged to help steer the industry towards decarbonisation 
• Empowering sustainability efforts through data-powered decision making 
• The importance of an onboard IOT platform for future vessels

How can next generation pumps and DC-motors reduce waste of energy? 

• A pump manufacturers contribution to a sustainable transition 
• Benefits of utilizing the DC infrastructure 
• Sustainability is both in environment and cost efficiency 

13:55

Session Q&A

14:15

Networking coffee break

14:50

The port of the future

• Sustainability goals
• Shore power systems and availability
• Developments in electrification and hydrogen bunkering in port

Nils Møllerup, Commercial Manager, Port of Bergen 

15:05

Case study A European port

• How a port can be zero emission?
• Main assets of a port including electric bunker line, cold ironing and other zero emission technologies
• Is zero emission port feasible?

15:20

Session Q&A and panel debate Powering the future: solving the energy challenges of tomorrow through shore power options

• Capabilities, benefits and applications
• Powering up shoreside with clean electricity – technical and commercial considerations
• What do shipowners require from port and shoreside refuelling
• Future opportunities for in-port and shoreside charging

Panellists include:

Steven Frey, Head of Electrical Engineering, MSC Cruise Management (UK) 

Brent Perry, CEO, Shift Clean Energy

Mustafa Sargin, R&D and Advanced Engineering Manager, Navtek Naval Technologies 

Nils Møllerup, Commercial Manager, Port of Bergen

15:50

Chairman’s closing remarks

Batteriretur

Bertel O. Steen Power Solutions
Blom Maritime

Blue World Technologies
Bureau Veritas
Breeze Ship Design
Carnival Maritime
Caterpillar Motoren 
CBOX Containers Netherlands
Centre for Future Clean Mobility
Ceres
CMB.TECH
Columbia Shipmanagement
Corvus Energy
Cotenaval
Crowley
Cummins Inc.
Damen Research Development and Innovation
Delft University of Technology
DNV Maritime
DOF
e1 Marine

EAS Batteries
Ecomar Propulsion
Elkon Elektrik San ve Tic
Engstrom Shipping
Equinor
Fifi4Marine
Fincantieri SI
Fosen Yard
Future Proof Shipping
Global Maritime Consultancy 
Hackforth Holding
Hyundai Heavy Industries
Industrikomponenter 
Ingenieria Naval UACH
Invest in Bergen
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Europe) 
Kongsberg Evotec
Kongsberg Maritime
KWx
Kystverket
Leclanche Batteries
Lloyd’s Register
LMG Marin
Los Marine
Mantenimiento Asesoria Y Servicios
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime Battery Forum

Maritime Bergen

Maritime Control Services
Massterly 
Med Marine
Megawatts Engineering Services
MSC Cruise Management (UK)
Navtek Naval Technologies
Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology 
NJORD
NORCE
Nordic Investment Bank
Norled
North of England P&I Association
Norwegian Hull Club
Norwegian Hydrogen 

Norwegian Maritime Exporters

Remontowa Shiprepair Yard
Robert Allan
RWE Renewables

Saga Pure
Sanlorenzo Spa
SAAM Towage
Sanmar

SCHOTTEL Nordic
Sea-Kit International
SEACOR Marine
SEAM 
Sembcorp Marine
Sensata Technologies (Spear)
Shift Clean Energy
Siemens Energy
SinOceanic Shipping
Skuld
Smit Lamnalco
Spaera
Stadt
Stove Shipping
The Centre for Future Clean Mobility University of Exeter

Thome Croatia
UK MoD
Universidad Austral de Chile
Uzmar Shipbuilding Industry and Trade
Vard Electro
Vulkan Italia
Wilhelmsen New Energy
Winterthur Gas & Diesel
Ydra
Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association
ZINUS

• Vessel owners and operators
• System Integrators
• Naval architects
• Classifications societies
• Industry associations
• Port Authorities
• Investors
• Technology suppliers
• Battery manufacturers
• Analysts and consultants

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