Maritime Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Programme

Hydrogen fuel cell technology is seen by many in the industry to be the ultimate solution to the zero-emission challenge. This one-day programme highlights the latest industry intelligence, initiatives and developments in hydrogen fuel cells in the maritime sector.

DAY 1 | MONDAY 18 OCTOBER 2021

 

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

 

09:00 Welcome and introduction from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

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09:10 Keynote address: Equinor – taking the lead in the energy transition

• Solutions for decarbonising energy systems
• Challenges and opportunities going forward
• Delivering on Equinor’s maritime climate ambitions

Frida Eklöf Monstad, Senior Advisor - Low Carbon Solutions, Equinor

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SESSION 1: INDUSTRY UPDATE

The opening session will set the scene by providing an update on the hydrogen and fuel cells sector

 

09:30 Overview of the hydrogen and fuel cells sector

• Key trends and drivers
• Assessing supply and demand
• Supply chain considerations
• Infrastructure issues
• Vessel applications

Arnstein Eknes, Segment Director - OSV & Special Ships Maritime, DNV Norway

 

09:50 The future for hydrogen and fuel cell adoption in the maritime sector

• How can we increase the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in the maritime sector?
• Regulatory and legislative requirements to further advance utilisation in the sector
• Economics of hydrogen and scaling-up
• Hydrogen vs alternative green fuels – which will lead the way?

Fionn Iversen, Chief Scientist, NORCE Energy

10:10 Open discussion and Q&A

10:30 Networking coffee break

 

SESSION 2: REGULATION AND COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Key industry experts will assess the regulatory scene, demonstrate the business case and consider the financing aspects of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessels for coastal, shortsea and deepsea shipping.

 

11:10 Regulation to drive the advancement of hydrogen as a maritime fuel

• Identifying the regulatory barriers
• Lack of regulatory framework and impact on technology development
• What regulation is required, and will regulation accelerate the process?
• Risk assessments
• Safety codes, standards and guidelines for design and operation of hydrogen-powered vessels

Kolbjørn Berge, Head of Green Shipping, Innovation and New Technologies, Norwegian Maritime Authority

 

11:30 Aligning business objectives with zero-emissions aspirations

• Recognising the benefits of hydrogen and fuel cells
• Balancing cost versus benefit
• Assessing whole-life costs
• Improving fuel efficiencies
• Applying new technology

Tomas Tronstad, Head of Shipping and Technology – New Energy, Wilhelmsen Group

 

11:50 Financing the fuels that will drive the energy transition

• Where will financing come from?
• What aspects of the hydrogen value chain need financing?
• Path to hydrogen competitiveness – a cost perspective
• What is needed to encourage stakeholders to invest in green fuel technology and infrastructure?

Jørgen Kopperstad, Vice President - Maritime Opportunities, Saga Pure

12:10 Open discussion and Q&A

12:30 Networking lunch break sponsored by TECO2030

 

SESSION 3: CASE STUDIES AND USER EXPERIENCES

This session will showcase the industry’s pioneering projects and discuss why hydrogen could be the key to meeting zero-emissions targets in the shipping arena.

 

13:40 Zero Emission Industries hydrogen fuel cell activities

• Update on hydrogen fuel cell technology and uptake
• An introduction to the world’s first commercial fuel cell powered ferry
• Latest experiences and lessons learned from previous projects
• A look to the future

Danny Terlip, Lead Engineer, Zero Emission Industries

 

14:00 Case study: MF Hydra the world’s first LH2-powered ship

• What are the benefits and pitfalls of hydrogen fuel cells?
• Barriers to adoption
• Future application in the coastal and shortsea shipping sectors
• Key data from developing and building the world’s first LH2-powered vessel
• What does the future hold?

Ivan Østvik, Project Manager, Norled

 

14:20 Case study: Experiences from the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry

• Hydroville - delivering emission free transportation through hydrogen technology
• How Hydroville has led to the development of further hydrogen powered vessels including Hydro Bingo (80 person ferry in Japan) and Hydro Cat (CTV)
• Activities to provide hydrogen to power vessels
• Experiences to date, and plans for the future

Paul Turner, Managing Director, CMB.TECH
Louis Vercauter, Project Manager, CMB.TECH

 

14:40 Open discussion and Q&A

15:00 Networking coffee break

 

SESSION 4: ADOPTING FUELS OF THE FUTURE AND INCREASING UTILISATION ACROSS THE SECTOR

This session will review the various alternative fuels being considered by the industry, assess the production and storage considerations, refuelling challenges and what needs to be done to increase take-up in the maritime sector.

 

15:40 Enabling a totality in zero emission operations for marine

• Optimized battery and fuel cell installations
• Cost effective mass production of maritime fuel cells
• Bringing marine experience into fuel cell systems
• Simplified integration with operational support

Kristian Holmefjord, EVP and Project Director Fuel Cells, Corvus Energy

 

16:00 Future fuels for maritime application

• Hydrogen, methanol and ammonia
• Benefits, challenges and opportunities for the maritime market
• Assessing the cost implications

Anders Valland, Research Manager – Maritime Energy Systems, SINTEF Ocean

 

16:20 Advances in fuel cell technology for maritime application

• Development of a dedicated marine fuel cell system
• Feasibility studies of fuel cell system installations
• Manufacturing of marine fuel cells

Stian Aakre, Chief Executive Officer, TECO 2030

16:40 Open discussion and Q&A

 

17:00 Chairman’s closing remarks

 

*Programme subject to change/amendments

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Programme

This comprehensive two-day programme will examine the latest innovations hybrid and electric solutions driving development in the maritime sector. Experts will demonstrate how these technologies can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and maintenance costs.

DAY 2 | TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2021

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

 

09:00 Welcome and introduction from Riviera Maritime Media

Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

SESSION 1: INDUSTRY UPDATE

Hybrid and all-electric systems are playing a key role in the future of maritime power and propulsion. Experts will review the status of the battery and green fuels market in Europe and the latest trends in the maritime battery industry.

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09:10 Spotlight interview: Update on Norway’s progress towards zero-emissions shipping

• The route to meeting zero-emissions targets and what has happened in the last 12 months
• Regulatory measures and requirements
• Collaboration between government and the shipping industry
• Learning from Norway’s progression
• Plans for the next 12 months

Sveinung Oftedal, Specialist Director, Department for Marine Management and Pollution Control, Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment

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09:30 Bergen’s approach to meeting decarbonisation targets

• Progress to date
• Strategies being adopted by the maritime sector
• Which fuels are leading the way?
• Future objectives
  

Siv Remøy-Vangen, Managing Director, Maritime Bergen

09:50 Status on research and development in marine electrification

• Overview of marine electric and hybrid power and propulsion systems
• Power system architecture
• Control and operation
• Efficiency and reliability assessment
• Research and innovation trends

Mehdi Zadeh, Associate Professor and Head of Marine Electrification Lab., NTNU Department of Marine Technology

 

10:10 Open discussion and Q&A

10:30 Networking coffee break

SESSION 2: INNOVATIVE ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS AND FINANCING DECARBONISATION

Leading experts will share the rationale for adopting battery technology and experiences of electrification and financing options for decarbonisation.

 

11:10 Electrifying the world’s inland and coastal shipping industry – the Current Direct Project

• Innovative, interchangeable waterborne transport battery system and an Energy as a Service (EaaS) Platform
• Accelerating market adoption of clean sustainable energy
• Reducing the barriers for entry, increasing operational flexibility, and reducing operating costs
• Enabling clean energy with minimal capital investment through an Energy-as-a-Service Platform
• Standardized system interfaces, vessel topologies and regulatory certification for swappable marine battery systems

Ryan Kostos, Senior Systems Engineer, Spear Power Systems

 

11:30 Financing the transition to zero emission shipping

• Green and sustainable finance is booming – which options exist?
• Transition finance – how it differentiates and the role it will play
• Key principles and criteria for banks and investors to finance transition on a path towards zero emission

Jon Hovem Leonhardsen, Consultant - Environment Advisory Maritime, DNV

 

11:50 “Carbon Insets” to finance decarbonization measures for ship owners and operators

• Why we need an alternative to offsetting
• How insetting can help fund the transition to decarbonized shipping
• How business model innovation can speed up decarbonization in shipping

Martin Prokosch, VP, Head of ZeroLab, Torvald Klaveness

12:10 Open discussion and Q&A

12:30 Networking lunch

 

SESSION 3: BATTERY TECHNOLOGY UPDATES, LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY ASPECTS

13:40 Case study: Grimaldi’s experience with use of batteries on board their vessels

• Rationale for adopting hybrid and electric systems
• Design considerations
• Delivering cost-efficient and safe green operations
• Experiences and lessons learnt

Andrea D’Ambra, Manager, Energy Saving, Grimaldi Group

14:00 Leading the way in maritime energy transition

• Battery as the enabler for all future fuels
• The harmony between ESS and Fuel cells
• Zero emission development in key growth segments
• Less risk for owners and more flexibility with new business models for ESS implementation

Halvard Hauso, Chief Commercial Officer, Corvus Energy

 

14:20 Roundtable debate: Safety and battery fire prevention

• Assessing the explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations
• Regulation, best practice and safety guidelines
• The best way to manage fire risks associated with different battery systems
• Collaboration and transparency across the industry – sharing lessons learned
• Working towards a safer future

Syb Ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum

Arne Brathole, Surveyor – Passenger Vessels, Norwegian Maritime Authority

Roman Stoiber, Senior Vice President Product Management, Corvus Energy

 

14:50 Open discussion and Q&A

15:10 Networking coffee break

 

SESSION 4: FUTURE FUELS TO POWER MARITIME VESSELS

This session will assess vessels powered by LNG, ammonia, hydrogen and fuel cells, provide a detailed analysis of alternative fuels in the market and consider which is likely to be favoured by the industry.

 

15:30 Hydrogen and fuel cells - the next step in zero emission navigation

• Industrial low-pressure high-power fuel cells with proven track record
• Advancements in fuel cell technology
• Challenges in fuel selection, design and integration
• Urgency requires action and cooperation

Jogchum Bruinsma, Application Manager Maritime, Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology

 

15:50 The future of LNG as a maritime fuel

• LNG as a bridge fuel to zero-carbon fuels
• Benefits of LNG battery hybrid vessels
• Key challenges, drivers and barriers to adoption
• LNG versus alternative fuel options
• LNG driving the move towards sustainability in the maritime sector

Steve Esau, General Manager, SEA-LNG

 

16:10 Ammonia as a green shipping fuel

• Identifying the benefits and opportunities of adopting ammonia fuel cells on maritime vessels
• Fuel cell technology and fuel flexibility of high temperate fuel cells
• Ammonia as a solution to meeting zero-emission targets
• Status of the ongoing ShipFC and Clean Ammonia Power projects

Tjalve Magnusson Svendsen, Researcher, Prototech

16:30 Open discussion and Q&A

 

16:40 Panel discussion: Which will be the future fuel of choice?

• Pros and cons of each alternative fuel – where to invest?
• Bridging the technology and regulatory gaps
• Meeting bunkering infrastructure requirements
• Which fuel type will drive development in deepsea shipping

Frida Eklöf Monstad, Senior Advisor - Low Carbon Solutions, Equinor
Ivan Østvik, Project Manager, Norled
Andrea D’Ambra, Manager, Energy Saving, Grimaldi Group

 

17:20 Chairman’s closing remarks

 

17:25 End of day one programme

 

DAY 3 | WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2021

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

 

09:00 Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

09:10 Spotlight interview: Going net zero

• Our targets, and how we plan to achieve them
• Sustainability in the sector
• Alternative power sources
• Quayside fuel and charging requirements

Mark Handin, COO, Maersk Supply Service

SESSION 5: R&D UPDATES AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

This session will provide the latest updates from ongoing research and development projects as well as addressing the systems integration challenge.

09:30 Trends in maritime battery industry and research

• Current trends and drivers
• The future of maritime batteries

Dr. Simon Clark, Research Scientist - New Energy Solutions, SINTEF Industry

09:50 Systems integration challenges for hybrid and fully electric vessels

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

Jan Klokk, VP Sales, Norwegian Electric Systems

 

10:10 Open discussion and Q&A

10:30 Networking coffee break

SESSION 6: HYBRID & ALL-ELECTRIC CASE STUDIES AND USER EXPERIENCES

Industry experts will discuss the cost considerations, safety aspects and impact of hybrid and fully electric technologies of vessel performance.

 

11:10 The Southern Hemispheres’ first fully electric high performance passenger ferry

• Background inspiration for the project
• Partners for its design and development
• Approach to charging infrastructure
• The challenges faced and how these were overcome
• Plans for the future
  

Elizabeth Yeaman, Managing Director, Retyna

11:30 Crew transfer vessels (CTV) for green operations

• Understanding the design drivers
• Meeting the changing demands of the offshore wind sector
• CTVs in the post-carbon future
• What will the CTV of the future look like?

Lea Hurst, Head of Fleet, CWind

11:50 The new high-speed ferries - faster and cheaper

• Energy-efficient hulls: performance of different hull types
• Zero-emission drivelines: batteries and fuel-cells
• Comparing fuels: performance and cost of diesel, biodiesel, hydrogen and batteries
• Charging infrastructure: containerized solutions
• The Stockholm Boatplan: the transition to zero-emission 2030 at no extra cost
• Beluga24: designed for waterborne commuting in urban areas

Hans Thornell, Founder & Chairman, Green City Ferries

12:10 Open discussion and Q&A

12:30 Networking lunch

 

SESSION 7: INNOVATIVE VESSEL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS

This session will discuss the cost of building future green vessels, solutions for reducing power demand to improve vessel performance and showcase innovative in hybrid super ferries.

 

13:40 Retrofitting vessels to meet decarbonisation targets

• What are the considerations and drivers for retrofitting?
• Retrofit or newbuild?
• Hybrid or fully electric?
• Costs of retrofits versus newbuild
• Improving the safety and efficiency of existing vessels through reduced emissions

Ferhat Acuner, General Manager, NAVTEK Naval Technologies

 

14:00 Reducing power demand and fine tuning the duty cycle for optimum performance

• How the reduction of vessel power demands improves the vessel performance
• Optimising vessel design for electric propulsion
• Analysis of the duty cycle to highlight the micro wins
• Factoring in developing infrastructure
• Utilisation of developing technologies for increased system performance
• Connected systems and their control
• High performing and efficient architecture selection
• The importance of duty cycle performance modelling

Paul Simavari, Business Development Manager, Europe Marine, BAE Systems

14:20 Case study: P&O introduce a landmark class of hybrid super ferry to the UK short sea route in 2022

• Overview of SOTF
• Description of propulsion system

- All PODs (no bow thrusters)

- 8MWH class2 battery packs upgradable to full battery ops

- Equipped for cold ironing

• Benefits to operations of the vessel
• Remote connectivity concepts of CBM
• Advanced PODs and ship design to improve turnaround times in port

Dave Gorshkov, Senior Technical Superintendent, P&O Ferries

Captain Simon Moore, Senior Master - New Build & SSotF Programme, P&O Ferries

 

14:40 Open discussion and Q&A

15:00 Networking coffee break

SESSION 8: PORT AND OFFSHORE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CHARGING OPTIONS

Assessing shoreside and port infrastructure challenge and opportunities, reviewing innovations in offshore recharging facilities and understanding shipowners’ requirements for port, shoreside and offshore refuelling.

 

15:40 MBF’s vision for shoreside and offshore charging

• MBF will share their initiatives for shore power in the UK
• Why it is important to have shore power for all vessels with batteries
• Main challenges, barriers – but also opportunities
• Benefits of shore power and offshore charging
  

Lars Christian Larsen, Chairman, Maritime Battery Forum

16:00 Shoreside and port infrastructure

• Accommodating the growing hybrid and electric market
• What infrastructure and charging facilities will be required? Are ports meeting vessel owners’ needs?
• Shoreside charging infrastructure standards
• Advantages of shore power while ships are docked
• Other considerations: which fuel types will vessels require?

Maria Bos, CEO, Plug

16:20 Innovations in offshore electric charging facilities

• Review of the technology
• Technical and commercial considerations
• Potential benefits and applications

Sebastian Toft, Venture Partner, Maersk Supply Service

16:40 Open discussion and Q&A

17:00 Chairman’s closing remarks

 

17:05 End of conference

 

*Programme subject to change/amendments

 

Who attended

 

Companies represented at this event:

Grimaldi BAE Systems Equinor Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Pollution DNV Caterpillar Marine CMB Tech CWind EAS Batteries Echandia Marine European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC) FiFI4 Marine Framo GE Energy Power Conversion Green City Ferries Norwegian Hull Club Fosen Yard As Hackforth Norwegian University of Science and Technology Hoglund Hydrogen Europe Kongsberg Maritime KWx Maritime Battery Forum Leclanche SA Assuranceforeningen SKULD Klinger Westad AS Powercell Sweden AB Brunvoll Mar-El AS Advent Technologies DEIF Norway Yara Marine Technologies Mancraft AS Coast Center Base

Norled Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) SinOceanic Shipping Pilotfish Plug Retyna Robert Allan Rolls Royce Solutions Norwegian Electric Systems Schottel Nordic SEAM SEA-LNG SINTEF Ocean SINTEF Industry Saga Pure Spear Power Systems Stödig Ship Management Techsol Marine TECO 2030 Torvald Klaveness The Defence Materiel Organisation - Dutch DMO Ulstein International VARD VULKAN Italia WinGD Flow Ship Design Finanzauto S.A.U. Almatech Danfoss Axetris AG DDSG Mahart Kft Cemre Shipyard Aviloo Bureau Veritas Norway

P&O Ferries Maersk Supply Service Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology BV ABB Siemens AS UZMAR ABS Med Marine Prototech Koninklijke Doeksen Allset Industries Norwegian Hull Club Bertel o. Steen Power Solutions Sanlorenzo Sanmar Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch Sterling PBES ESNA Feedback Services Wilhelmsen Group Zero Emission Industries Navtek Naval Technologies Maritime Bergen Maritime Projects Norce Kawasaki Heavy Industries Wärtsilä Industrikomponenter Freudenberg Battery Power Systems, LLC Queensway Navigation Co Ltd Eekels Technology BV Mitsui & Co Europe PLC Kohler Power Systems

Who should attend in 2021: Vessel owners and operators System Integrators Naval architects Classifications societies Industry associations Port Authorities Investors Technology suppliers Battery manufacturers Analysts and consultants

Testimonials For testimonials check out the highlights video from our September 2019 conference in Bergen, Norway.

Venue

 

Scandic Ørnen

Lars Hillesgate 18 | NO-5008 Bergen | Tlf: +47 55 37 50 00 | scandichotels.no

 

Scandic Ørnen is Bergen’s largest and newest conference hotel, opened in spring 2014. The hotel has an attractive location in the city centre. Only 3 minutes walk from Bergen Train Station and Airport bus first stop into town.

Scandic Ørnen has 16 meeting rooms with conference facilities for up to 400 guests. All equipped with the latest AV equipment, lighting and ventilation.

Appropriately enough for Bergen’s new meeting place, the meeting rooms have been named after the weathers. The hotel won shortly after opening “Property Price 2014”, for its unique design and architecture. The hotel has 368 rooms, of which 37 are customized for disabled. With 2 restaurants, café and rooftop terrace on the 9th floor.

 

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2021 Highlights

View the full gallery of interviews from the Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Fuel Cells Conference 2021 here.