In General

• Shipping industry– Reliant on old technologies– Steel boats are heavy, old engines are

inefficient

• Lack of climate awareness• Shipping, yachting industry is vital

– Cannot disappear, but can change– Need for new thinking, innovative ideas

• Military– Necessity of high-performance vessels in

military theaters– Importance of making these low emission,

highly efficient vessels

• Yachting– High end income individuals have a lifestyle

that will not change– Up to manufacturers to meet climate demands

without compromising luxury and lifestyle

• Shipping– Necessity for fuel efficient vessels– Re-examination of building materials– Efficient waste management

Ultimate Goal: Carbon Neutral, Nonpolluting Vessels

– Not achievable without new technologies still in development

– Important to implement available and viable technologies today

Present Day Solutions

• Carbon fibre– Easy to shape– Lightweight structure resulting in increased efficiency– Long lifecycle– Energy intensive production. More research needed

• Alternatives to Teak decks– Resyclable synthetic teak or renewable smoked Ash

• Solar cells• Ecological paint• Ecofriendly interior fabrics• Efficient treatment of waste and oil spill• Enforcing MARPOL directives

Possible Future Solutions

• Fuel cell powerplants in shipping and yachting

• Diesel emultion technology• Extensive use of biodiesel• Use of wind aid technology• Getting innovative companies to

cooperate– Wave Star– Wave Energy Fyn

• Implementing green technologies from other industries