Ship Energy & Environment

• Series 1 Episode 5: Nuclear Reactors at Sea

  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.The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

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

  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.The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

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

  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.The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

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• Series 1 Episode 2: Wind Propulsion on Ships

  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.The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

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• Series 1 Episode 1: Fuel Cell Technology and Industry Attitudes

  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.The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

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