ShipZERO31 Workshop 1
Swappable Energy Storage Systems: workshop recording now available
Can swappable energy systems allow zero-emission vessels to operate before permanent port infrastructure is in place?
The recording of the first ShipZERO31 online workshop is now available to watch on YouTube.
Across much of the Mediterranean, the renewable-energy and hydrogen infrastructure needed for zero-emission shipping does not yet exist at the quayside. But that does not necessarily mean vessels need to wait.
The workshop examined how containerised battery and hydrogen energy systems could provide a practical bridge to zero-emission operation, allowing energy to be produced or stored away from the port, transported using existing logistics networks and transferred directly onto vessels.
Watch the full workshop on YouTube
What does the workshop explore?
- Swappable battery, compressed-hydrogen and liquid-hydrogen systems
- Which vessel types and operating profiles are best suited to them
- Filling, charging, transport, port handling, connection and onboard integration
- How existing infrastructure can be used ahead of dedicated bunkering or charging facilities
- Certification, safety and regulatory requirements
- Interoperability, connectors and the need for common standards
- The practical and commercial barriers preventing wider deployment
From presentations to problem-solving
The recording includes expert presentations followed by a roundtable discussion focused on one central question:
The objective was to establish a shared understanding of the technology, identify barriers that can be addressed collectively, and provide a strong foundation for the next stage of ShipZERO31.
Speakers and panellists
Specialists from across the swappable-energy ecosystem
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Chris Kruger Founder & President, AYK Energy |
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Dr Jehan Kanga Founder & CEO, Rux Energy |
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Wouter Vuijk Business Manager, Port of Rotterdam |
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Therese Zahl Remøy Business Development Manager, Hexagon Purus |
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Thomas Korn CEO & Founder, water stuff & sun |
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Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum |
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Robert Haugen Managing Director, Hexagon Purus Maritime |
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Edward Carney Global Head of Sales, AYK Energy |
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Martin Kalecky Product Manager for Marine Systems, Chart Industries |
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Mike Robinson CEO, 426 Maritime |
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Antoon Van Coillie CEO, ZULU Associates |
Building the Mediterranean Zero Emission Ecosystem
The technology already exists to deliver Absolute Zero Emission shipping. The challenge now is bringing the pieces together.
The evidence and practical questions identified through the workshop will contribute to the wider ShipZERO31 Mediterranean Zero Emission Ecosystem and the development of the Med ZEE Green Shipping Networks Template.
ShipZERO31 partners
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Proudly supported by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
