摘要: |
A trio of panel discussions at the 2021 Inland Marine Expo (IMX2021) offered an in-depth look at the future of towing vessel propulsion, design and construction. Leaders from throughout the maritime industry came together to discuss forward-leaning propulsion designs, like LNG, hydrogen fuel cells and electrification; the implementation of EPA Tier 4 engine regulations on the inland waterways; and the design and construction of the mv. Dwain Harper at the McGinnis Inc. shipyard in South Point, Ohio. Joshua Sebastian, engineering manager for The Shearer Group; ABB Marine & Ports Senior Account Manager David Lee; and Tim Sasseen, market development manager for Ballard Power Systems, teamed up to discuss how the need for increasing efficiencies and reducing emissions is driving some vessel operators to consider alternatives to diesel, like LNG, hydrogen fuel cells and energy storage. |