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Future Thinking: Getting the world’s first ammonia fuelled vessel on the water
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In this episode of Future Thinking, Helen Barden talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about ship decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry. Ros details Solis Marine's projects involving ammonia as a marine fuel, including retrofitting and new build options, and discusses the various challenges and safety considerations associated with implementing new fuel technologies on existing vessels. They also touch on the broader implications for ship design, safety regulations, and the economics of retrofitting versus new builds.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Miniseries
00:25 Guest Introduction: Ros Blazejczyk from Solis Marine
00:39 Solis Marine: Background and Services
01:46 Ammonia as a Future Fuel for Shipping
03:31 Challenges of Retrofitting vs. New Builds
07:01 Energy Density and Fuel Storage Issues
09:38 Hybrid Systems and Future-Proofing Designs
11:39 Safety Considerations in Ship Design
15:42 Regulatory Challenges and Cost Implications
20:06 Retrofitting Ships for Decarbonization
22:27 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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