Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2009
Posted on January 15th 2008 | By admin
The 31st Annual Motorship
Propulsion & Emissions Conference 2009
26 & 27 May 2009, SAS Radisson Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
The 31st Annual Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference takes place on the 26 & 27 May 2009 in the historic maritime city of Copenhagen, Denmark. The conference is once again supported by BIMCO, the world’s largest private shipping organization and SEAaT, The Shipping Emissions and Abatement Society.
The conference will focus on key topics affecting the global shipping industry, with particular emphasis on environmental issues.
The theme for the 2009 conference is Saving fuel for lower costs and lower emissions. Sessions will include:
* Advanced propulsion systems – with particular reference to diesel-electric, gas turbine, hybrid and LNG propulsion systems
* Prime movers incorporating engine upgrades Ship design and efficiency – including hull and propeller design
* Future emission limitations Spares and repairs
* Heat recovery systems Propulsion-related classification and regulatory issues
* Lubricants – New products developments & green lubricants Engine and turbocharger developments
* Maximising a ship’s life cycle
* Alternative fuels Monitoring for compliance
* Ship recycling Tackling the carbon issue
* Gen-sets Complying with sulphur limitations Worldwide availability of low sulphur fuels
* Emissions trading
