Ship Energy & Environment

Bonus: New Amendments and the NOx Technical Code

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:01 +0000

For the final bonus episode on the IMO we return to Andy Wright in conversation with Maurice, who explains his work with the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) and the recent significant developments regarding the NOx Technical Code. Andy shares some details on some newly-agreed measurements that will help to increase regulation of marine engine emissions.

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Bonus: Breakthrough GHG Emission Measures at MEPC 83

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:03 +0000

Gill speaks to UCL Energy Institute professor and IMarEST Fellow Tristan Smith, who provides insight on the IMarEST's recent contributions to IMO policy development around greenhouse gas emissions at sea. We also learn about the 'milestone meeting' of the 83rd session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and its anticipated impact on the maritime sector over the next few decades.

Bonus: Getting to Know the IMO

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:07 +0000

In the first of three bonus episodes on the work of the International Maritime Organization, IMarEST Fellow Andy Wright introduces the purpose and structure of the IMO. Andy explains how, in its capacity as one of the 88 non-governmental organisations holding consultative status, the IMarEST supports the IMO's 176 Member States through the provision of impartial technical maritime knowledge and research and debate support.

Series 1 Episode 5: Nuclear Reactors at Sea

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

For the last episode in this series, IMarEST Fellow John Poulson sits down with Chris Law, Senior Vice President - Loss Control Specialist for Aon to understand the benefits of nuclear energy in the maritime space, both as a form of propulsion and as a source of offshore power production. Chris looks at the benefits of molten-salt reactors over conventional reactors, the safety implications, and some of the likely hurdles of the technology, both economic and social.

Series 1 Episode 4: International Marine Fuel Standards and ISO 8217

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Senior Marine Engineer and Fuel Specialist at Brookes Bell and IMarEST member Michael Banning is responsible for setting ISO 8217, the international standard on fuels used in marine engines. Michael takes us through the latest revisions to the standard and what is done to ensure safety standards and quality assurances to buyers and handlers of marine fuel.

Series 1 Episode 3: Realities and Challenges of Alternative Marine Fuels

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

What are the realistic alternatives to marine diesel? Clean Shipping Lead at BMT and IMarEST member Dr Thomas Beard provides a detailed dive into the practicalities and obstacles of the 'big four' alternative fuels: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. Thomas analyses the challenges of retrofitting existing ships to accommodate new fuel storage tanks and compares this with risks such as energy densities and flashpoints, highlighting the crucial decisions that ship owners and managers face as the industry transitions to net zero.

Series 1 Episode 2: Wind Propulsion on Ships

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA) Gavin Allwright gives a brief overview of wind propulsion on ships. Gavin takes us through types of sail, current adoption among ships and a vision for the growth of the technology.

Series 1 Episode 1: Fuel Cell Technology and Industry Attitudes

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Dr Thomas Bayer, Lead Specialist for Fuel Cell Technology for Lloyd's Register, speaks with his colleague and IMarEST member Dr Muhammad Usman on his work with fuel cells and hydrogen technology. Thomas takes us through how fuel cells work and their current role in maritime propulsion, as well as a look at some of the main barriers to widespread adoption in the industry and his predictions for the future of the technology.

Introduction and Welcome from Maurice and Gillian

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:33:49 +0000

Co-Chairs of the IMarEST's Ship Energy and Environment Special Interest Group Maurice O'Donoghue and Gillian Reynolds introduce this series of podcasts, which sheds light on the biggest issues and questions facing the marine industry as it looks to decarbonise ship emissions via alternative fuels and propulsion methods.