Speakers
Dr Thomas Beard Ph.D CEng MIMechE MIMarEST
Session Four: UK ports, infrastructure and supply chains
Onshore power supply (OPS) or cold-ironing is nothing new, yet it is now being mandated by acts such as FuelEU Maritime. There are significant benefits, especially for local air quality. But with the rise in electric vessels, is the old system still fit for the future.
In an ideal world there will be an abundance of green/pink electricity to enable the transition to an increased electric transport sector, especially automotive and some of maritime. However, this is not an ideal world; are the blockers causing significant delay and harm? The talk will explore the issues around increasing OPS and how we can mitigate against this to ensure we can maximise the ‘green’ electrons.
Dr. Thomas Beard is a chartered engineer and the clean maritime lead at BMT. He has a PhD in Hydrogen Safety from Loughborough University and has over a decade of experience in alternative fuels. He is a member of several industry working groups and academic advisory boards. He has published and presented numerous papers on the topic of alternative fuels for maritime and naval platforms.
Tania Berry is an electrotechnical expert in her field, with over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry. With operator (Royal Navy), Class and design experience, she provides robust electrical engineering solutions that enhance the safety and operability of maritime operations. As BMTs Electrical Capability Lead, Tania collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, working towards aligning the electrical capabilities with strategic objectives, thus fostering innovation and excellence. Tania holds an MSc in Systems Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde.