Speakers
Session Three: Low and zero carbon fuels
The use of energy in maritime is changing, with the increase in energy reduction onboard to support the industries net zero targets, driven by the IMO and many other bodies. But the only true way to meet net zero is by changing fuel, this talk explores the leading options for alternative fuels. Exploring the challenges of both shoreside infrastructure and impacts on vessel designs. Providing potential mitigations for both vessels and storage and how we can support the increase in alternative fuels to enable a just and safe transition.
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.