Attitudes to green ship technologies will be the focus of a new online survey and roundtable discussion organised by and the UK Science & Innovation Network (SIN) Southeast Asia.The study aims to gauge views on the ‘green agenda’ throughout the maritime sector.
The results of the study will be debated at the invitation-only roundtable meeting, to be held in Singapore on 10 March. The discussion, to be chaired by IMarEST president Richard Vie, will be followed by an open workshop to discuss further opportunities.
Richard Vie, president, IMarEST said: “The roundtable will provide the perfect opportunity to discuss what key players within the industry think about green ship technologies and green initiatives. It will provide a forum to share best industry practice and discuss whether there are further opportunities for the sector to turn these into profitable solutions.”
IMarEST is also turning its attentions more to marine renewable energy and together with the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is establishing a regional marine Special Interest Group (SIG) specifically covering the energy sector in the East of England/Southern North Sea. The area is a hugely significant region for marine energy with 153 active gas platforms 2 interconnectors, 2,300 kilometres of pipeline and, to date, 24 proposed offshore windfarms off the coast.
The SIG will seek to explore a number of topics pertaining to marine energy in the region, from the vast range of marine vessels used in the energy sector to subsea support and the challenges of cooperating with other work being done in the Southern North Sea such as that of aggregate extractors, aquaculturists and fisheries.
It will be formerly introduced at EEEGR’s flagship event, SNS2015 on the 4 and 5 March at the Royal Norfolk Show Ground in Norwich where there will be a presentation highlighting the benefits of participation in the SIG, IMarEST’s role in the marine energy sector and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Dr MacKenzie will also invite delegates to join a breakout session to discuss the way forward and set the short term objectives.
Dr MacKenzie said: “With such a diverse topic, we need a strong steering group made up of representatives from energy companies, vessel operators, ports, marine supply chain and associated businesses and other organisations.”
Those wishing to get involved and contribute their expertise are able to nominate candidates to be considered to form a steering group to develop terms of reference and to ensure the SIG meets the needs of industry, society and the wider marine profession.