DNV GL and 25 partners from the Norwegian maritime industry and the authorities have presented the five pilot projects that will be pursued as part of the country’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme.
The programme aims to encourage the research and implementation of “green” technology concepts in the Norwegian shipping sector, DNV GL said in a statement on Wednesday.
The pilot projects include several different ship types, and infrastructure with an emphasis on alternative fuel concepts, such as LNG.
The first pilot project, CargoFerry Plug-in Hybrid, aims to develop a container ship that is powered by a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery propulsion system. It is a short-sea container ship concept with a zero-emission solution during port sailing and operations. After developing the technical concept, the project partners will calculate the vessel’s environmental footprint and carry out a cost/benefit analysis. The shipping company Nor Lines will take the lead on this project.
Teekay Tankers will lead the second pilot project, which will investigate technical solutions for utilizing batteries and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) in a shuttle tanker.
The objective of the third pilot project is to define an optimized hybrid propulsion system for more energy efficient operations with greater redundancy. The project owners are ABB and the Cargo Freighters’ Association.
The fourth project aims to develop an LNG distribution concept with a hybrid LNG/battery propulsion solution and zero-emission port operations. Converting an existing vessel may provide a cost-effective option for small LNG carriers. The project owners Øytank Bunkerservice and the Norwegian Gas Association will lead the way in developing the technical concept, calculating the environmental footprint and carrying out a cost/benefit analysis.
The fifth pilot project has the objective of developing a low-energy-consumption port with a minimal carbon footprint. Some of the technologies being employed to achieve this include electric heavy-duty vehicles and cranes. The green port will also be equipped with smart gates, offer cold ironing services and charging stations for plug-in hybrid ships.
Risavika Harbour in Stavanger will take the lead in the green port project.
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