This year's Annual Review reports strong financial results, continued strategic progress and enhanced support for shipowners operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.
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In episode three, Helen talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about alternative fuel ship design and Ros’ role as naval architect providing design engineering services to the Fortescue Green Pioneer vessel retrofit.
In episode three, Helen talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about alternative fuel ship design and Ros’ role as naval architect providing design engineering services to the Fortescue Green Pioneer vessel retrofit, which is the world’s first use of ammonia as a marine fuel. 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.
Timestamps
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 Decarbonisation
22:27 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
A transcript of this episode can be accessed here.
