The business case for hybrid and electric technology in North America

External webinar - recorded

Central to the agenda is the discussion of real-world applications and operational experiences from North American and international vessel owners. This webinar examines the latest innovations in hybrid electric technology and how they provide significant reductions in fuel consumption, maintenance costs and emissions for vessels. The webinar is part of Riviera Maritime Media's "Maritime hybrid, electric and fuel cells webinar week".



THE WEBINAR WILL COVER:

  • Charging considerations and electrification infrastructure in North America
  • Converting from diesel to hybrid-electric engines
  • All-electric vessels: the challenges and advantages
  • Gaining a return on investment
  • Crew and maintenance consideration
  • Battery storage and hybrid propulsion
  • Power supply and energy storage solutions
  • North American policy and incentive initiatives


ABOUT ABB MARINE & PORTS' SPEAKER:

Peter Bryn - ABB Marine and Ports - thumbnailPeter Bryn,
Technical Solutions Manager, ABB Marine & Ports

Peter currently serves as the Technical Solutions Manager for ABB Marine & Ports North America, responsible for designing battery-, fuel-cell-, diesel-, and hybrid-electric marine systems for projects throughout the Americas. Peter’s passion for sustainable solutions was evident during his recent testimony before the US House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation in a hearing entitled “The Path to a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry.”
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WHEN:

Monday, July 27, 2020
11 AM (PDT)

DURATION:

55 minutes

WHERE:

WEBINAR

DELEGATES FEE:

Free of charge

RELEVANT AUDIENCE:

  • Vessel Owners/Vessel Operators

  • Integration, Installation partners

  • Government and regional stakeholders

  • Classification societies

  • Ship designers 

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