Alongside: Future Thinking - Season Two

In this first episode of Future Thinking season two, Helen is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub to discuss “Putting the seafarer first in alternative fuel ship design”.  Find out about the fascinating work of the hub and what James has to say on the risk and safety factors associated with the transition to new energy and how stakeholders could be getting involved.

In episode two of Future Thinking, join Helen as she discusses ‘How the maritime energy transition is keeping BIMCO busy’ with guest Stinne Taiger Ivo, Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO. Together, they explore the challenges of implementing the Carbon Intensity Indicator regulations and the progress made in fostering better data sharing and operational efficiency between ship owners and charterers. They also examine the broader regulatory landscape impacting maritime decarbonisation.

In episode three, Helen talks to Ros Blazejczyk, Managing Partner at Solis Marine, about alternative fuel ship design and Ros’ role as naval architect providing design engineering services to the Fortescue Green Pioneer vessel retrofit, which is the world’s first use of ammonia as a marine fuel. Ros details Solis Marine’s projects involving ammonia as a marine fuel, including retrofitting and new build options, and discusses the various challenges and safety considerations associated with implementing new fuel technologies on existing vessels.

In episode 4, Mikal Boe, Chair and CEO of Core Power, and Helen discuss “The roadmap to bring nuclear to commercial shipping”.  Together, they talk about the role of new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonisation and into nuclear power’s potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, including the challenges of integrating this technology and making it suitable for commercial shipping, the impact of public perception and the necessary changes in regulatory frameworks.

In episode 5, Helen is joined by Peter Jameson, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, who leads the maritime decarbonisation work globally for BCG, for a fascinating discussion on “How geopolitics impact maritime sustainability”, who together, discuss how companies can begin their sustainability journey, emphasizing collaboration, smart diversification, and strong leadership.