In June 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set revised targets in the 80th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) to decarbonize the global fleet. The new targets include a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, a 70% reduction by 2040 (compared to 2008 levels), and the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The implementation of alternative fuels to conventional fossil-based fuels is key to the decarbonisation of the global maritime and shipping industry. Green Hydrogen is currently one of the prime candidates among alternative shipping fuels, as it offers ship owners and operators a low-carbon and low-emission fuel option for potential use in internal combustion engines and fuel cells.

However, there are several complex challenges concerning the adoption of green hydrogen in the shipping industry. In this webinar, three speakers were invited to present on various topics related to the role of green hydrogen in decarbonising the maritime industry and shed light on the main challenges the maritime industry is currently facing.

The invited presentations and speakers are:

‌Presentation 1: Alternative Fuels and their Implications on Vessel Design

Presented by: Dr. Thomas Beard (BMT)
Presentation 2: Ports’ Opportunities and Challenges in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains

Presented by: Associate Professor Peggy Chen (AMC, UTAS)
‌Presentation 3: The feasibility of using hydrogen as a marine fuel in Australia

Presented by: Dr. Hongjun Fan (AMC, UTAS)
Followed by Q&A