To compete with fossil fuels, alternative fuels will need to meet the following characteristics: GHG neutral over the entire chain, high energy density and worldwide availability. The MIDC assessed different marine fuels on those characteristics.
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Design measures are measures that optimize the design of a ship to it’s operating conditions. This can be done by optimization of different parts (fore body, aft body, appendages) of the ship resulting in efficiency improvements.
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Under hydrodynamics all measures are categorised that improve the efficiency of the ship-propeller interaction and reduces the resistance of the hull. This improves the flow to the propeller and enhances the propeller efficiency while reducing ship motions.
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Improvements within the engine room fall under machinery. These measures improve the energy management onboard the ship. This includes the main engine, auxilary engines and electricity network.
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Under renewables we mean all measures that provides energy onboard a ship from a renewable resource. This can be energy in the form of propulsive force (kites, sails) or electricity (solar panels).
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To compete with fossil fuels, alternative fuels will need to meet the following characteristics: GHG neutral over the entire chain, high energy density and worldwide availability. The MIDC assessed different marine fuels on those characteristics.
Read more
Design measures are measures that optimize the design of a ship to it’s operating conditions. This can be done by optimization of different parts (fore body, aft body, appendages) of the ship resulting in efficiency improvements.
Read more
Under hydrodynamics all measures are categorised that improve the efficiency of the ship-propeller interaction and reduces the resistance of the hull. This improves the flow to the propeller and enhances the propeller efficiency while reducing ship motions.
Read more
Improvements within the engine room fall under machinery. These measures improve the energy management onboard the ship. This includes the main engine, auxilary engines and electricity network.
Read more
Under renewables we mean all measures that provides energy onboard a ship from a renewable resource. This can be energy in the form of propulsive force (kites, sails) or electricity (solar panels).
Read moreOn this page ongoing and future projects of the members of the MIDC will be highlighted.
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Decarbonisation is an issue that calls for urgent action: increased efficiency, technological innovation, access to finance and clear regulations are topics that can only be tackled through a dedicated platform. In 2016 the Royal Belgian …
The most used fuel in international shipping today is HFO which accounts for approximately 77% of all fuel burned in marine engines today. This fuel is a residue from the refining industry, it has a …
RT @IMOHQ: On #DayoftheSeafarer the Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association has produced a series of interview videos to honour seafarers for…
RT @BE_shipowners: Today Belgium became 1st 🇪🇺 country to vaccinate seafarers 👩👨🦰 ➡️With 🇧🇪 taking the lead going #boldlyBEyond, shipping…
RT @BE_shipowners: 🚢🇧🇪 Belgian shipping cordially invites you to come with us on ➡️20 May ➡️#EMD2021 to go #boldlyBEyond! ⚓️🌿 https://t.…
RT @BE_shipowners: Kudos to @JuttaPaulusRLP.#EU financial support for frontrunner shipowners and ship yards will be crucial to enable true…
RT @BE_shipowners: @BE_shipowners ’s plea to the European regulators is for the EU to take up its role as frontrunner and to push for the e…
RT @IMOHQ: An important IMO working group is meeting this week to consider proposals to further reduce #GHG emissions from ships. Read more…
RT @PJHVerhoeven: Belgium’s Minister for the North Sea @debackerphil opens debate on #climateoceans with @IMOHQ SG Kitack Lim, @Karme…
@HydrogenEurope, discussing further development of a technology comparison tool. Examining the feasibility of more… https://t.co/ffnpYYL1Lr
The MIDC meeting (22/03) with interesting topics on the agenda (methane slip measurements, methanol as a fuel for l… https://t.co/TPxNmK1MyM
Welcome to the Energy Observer from March 21st until March 29th at Zaha Hadid plein 1, 2030 Antwerpen.… https://t.co/ND7aywrGQg
