Episode 1: Putting the seafarer first in alternative fuel ship design

In this first episode of Future Thinking season two, Helen is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub to discuss “Putting the seafarer first in alternative fuel ship design”.  Find out about the fascinating work of the hub and what James has to say on the risk and safety factors associated with the transition to new energy and how stakeholders could be getting involved.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking

00:28 Meet James Forsdyke: Background and Role

00:42 The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub: Structure and Goals

02:50 Impact of IMO's Greenhouse Gas Strategy

05:01 Addressing Risk and Safety in Future Fuels

07:12 Human-Centric Safety in Maritime

12:40 Learning from Other Industries

15:31 Collaborative Efforts for Safety Standards

17:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Meet our speakers

Transcript

A transcript of this episode can be accessed here.

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