The environmental effects of conventional fossil fuels used in maritime sector is a well-
studied subject and various methods, ie hull optimization, engine modifications, alternative …

Due to intensive marine activities and the use of low-quality fuel oils, the marine transport
accounts for a considerable part of air pollution in the transportation sector. Although ships …

Selecting and optimizing propulsion architecture is one of the most practical goals and the
most difficult decisions in designing modern commercial ships. That process faces several …

Alternative marine fuels are accepted and used as an important solution for preventing ship-
related air-borne pollutants. Studies of international organizations such as IMO on these …

This study highlights that in addition to using ammonia in the maritime sector and integrating
it into the ship concept, it is a challenging option for shipowners in terms of capital and …

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is becoming a viable,“green” alternative to marine fuel oil for
ship propulsion. The present study investigates the expected impact on sustainability of …

With the implementation of International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 sulfur cap, ship
operators have three primary abatement options:(1) switching to low-sulfur fuels,(2) …

In this study, a risk assessment of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) marine engine system
being developed for installation in the first LPG-powered ship in South Korea was performed …

This paper was to answer a fundamental question on whether LNG truly contribute to
reducing environmental impacts from shipping activities. Given this, it was intent to …

Hybrid propulsion systems have become more widely available as electrical systems and
power supply equipment have become more integrated into maritime transportation over the …