Alternative fuel retrofitting in ports
Description:
This challenge focuses on developing comprehensive roadmaps/strategies for transitioning fleets, machinery, equipment and ports as transport nodes to alternative fuels. This includes identifying suitable fuels, retrofitting technologies for existing vessels, and considering fuel availability at ports.
| Problem statement | Shipping fleets (and ports) largely rely on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global emissions. |
| Impact | High carbon footprint and increasing regulatory pressures. |
| Industry | Alternative fuel initiatives are gaining popularity - shifting towards cleaner energy sources in maritime transport and in port operations. |
| Applications | Retrofitting and operating shipping fleets as well as port operations with alternative fuels. |
| Focus areas | Fuel types like LPG, LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia; logistical and technical challenges in adoption. |
| Expected outputs | Teams should aim to present a detailed transition plan, possibly supported by software tools for simulation, and a presentation outlining the feasibility, costs, and environmental impact. |