21 May 2008

09.00 to 9.30

Registration and Coffee

09.30

Welcome from Conference Chairman, Lars Carlsson, Chairman of the Executive Committee fo SEAaT

09.40

Keynote Address Niels Bjorn Mortensen, Marine Manager, Head of Marine Department, BIMCO

Session 1 - THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF SHIPPING

09.55

Achieving Emission Reduction Targets through Technology Solutions
Jorn Winkler, Founder of the DK Group, DK Group
The IMO acknowledged in February 2008 that technology solutions currently available were capable of reducing marine fuel emissions on new builds by between 30 and 40% and 10% through retrofitting. The report did not include the Air Cavity System, DK Group's technology, which reduced fuel consumption (and emission levels) by between 8 and 15% in sea trials, depending on vessel type. The paper will deal with the subject of ever-rising impact of bunker fuel spend on ship operators bottom lines and can the industry afford not to invest in technology solutions?

10.20

Mapping a research strategy for sustainable shipping
Björn Sodahl, Research Coordinator, Dept of Shipping and Marine Technology, Chalmers University of Technology
The paper discusses the challenges and complexities involved in dealing with environmental issues and focuses on new research in respect of mapping environmental impacts, identifying improvement potential and targeting systemic barriers, technological challenges and knowledge gaps.

10.45

Coffee Break

Session 2 - PRIME MOVER TECHNOLOGY

11.15

NOx abatement in marine installations
Aslak Suopanki , Product Manager, Environmental Solutions, WartsilaCorporation
The paper discusses NOx emissions abatement strategies accomplished by reduction during their initial formation (primary method) and dealing with them post engine combustion( secondary method). The paper will briefly summarize primary methods while concentrating on the currently most prominent secondary method in the NOx reduction, namely selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

11.40

Low emission diesel engine technology and exhaust after treatment in heavy duty operation
Dr. Marc Hehle , Senior Manager, Exhaust After Treatment, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Due to new regulations, emission limits will decrease dramatically not only for road vehicles but also in off-highway applications in the near future. That implies major investment into the development of new technologies. The further development of MTU’s key technologies for diesel engines to fulfil future emission limits will be discussed. Focus will be on new technologies such as Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Particle Filters (DPF) including an overview of actual projects and most recent experiences from field tests .

12.05

Inside the engine technology fulfils future emissions demands
Dr Udo Schlemmer Kelling, Technical Director, Caterpillar Marine
The paper describes Caterpillar Motoren's LEE (low emission engine) which has been demonstrated to produce NOx and soot emissions significantly below the existing IMO limits, using only methods internal to the engine and retaining a flexible mechanical injection system.

12.30

Lunch sponsored by Krystallon

Session 3 - ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS

1.30

SkySails - Turn wind into profit
Stephan Brabeck , Technical Director, Skysails
Ship operating costs are rocketing because of two main factors: rising oil prices and increasingly strict international regulations on ship emissions. The paper discusses the first results of the pilot phase of The SkySails-System which is currently installed on the pilot customer vessels MS “Michael A.” and MS “Beluga SkySails" .

1.55

The economy of fuel cells used in merchant ships
Tomas Heber Tronstad, Principal Researcher , DNV Research and Innovation
Compared to diesel engines, fuel cells imply added capital costs but offer reduced operating costs (lower fuel costs, lower environmental fees and incentives such as trading mechanisms). The presentation shows the extra capital costs of fuel cells versus the potential cost reductions during the operational phase. The state of art of fuel cell technology is presented with examples of ongoing demonstration projects for ships .

Session 4 - LUBRICATION AND FUEL

2.50

Analysis of possible impact of Marpol Annex VI options
 Monique Vermeire, Lead Research Chemist Marine Fuels, Chevron Global Marine Products
The paper looks at the different options to reduce shipping emissions and modelling studies undertaken to evaluate the impact bunker fuel regulations on the global refining sector, carbon dioxide emissions and the effect on human health and the environment.

3.15

Use of advanced X-ray florescence analysis and onboard blending of cylinder oil to reduce total cost of vessel operation
Peter Normark Sørensen, Director, Project & Quality Management, Maersk Fluid
With the spiraling cost of crude oil and the associated increases in the price of lubricants and heavy fuel, shipowners need to explore new and innovative ways of lowering the overall cost of operation. This paper discusses the advances that Maersk Fluid Technology Inc., a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has made in the development and commercialization of XRF analytical instrumentation and onboard blending of two stroke engine system oil into tailor made cylinder oil that fits the operational conditions.

3.40

Optimisation and development of cylinder lubricators for two-stroke engines
Hans Heinrich Petersen, Senior Marine Engineer, Hans Jensen Lubricants

Today the requirements for cylinder lubrication are significantly higher than a few years ago. Based on this, Hans Jensen Lubricators A/S will give its view on how to optimise cylinder lubrication on two-stroke engines with existing and forthcoming Hans Jensen products.

7.45

Lloyd's Register Sponsored Conference Dinner
at the Langedragvardshus Restaurant

First Coach pick up at 6.45

End of Day One