EVENT DESCRIPTION
The IMO strategy for net zero emissions presents a huge challenge.
One of its key elements is the time constraints: although we have ample time to reach the net zero status, time is of essence, and we have to start reducing our emissions as soon as possible.

During this ample time, it is very possible that new solutions – not known today, may develop, which makes it very risky to commit to solutions which we will adopt and apply for the next 25 years.

Furthermore, decarbonization is a global challenge and not only of shipping. The rate of increase of energy consumption is high, and security of energy supply will be a major concern for many years

The purpose of this presentation will be to propose a solution which meets the above “boundary” conditions.

This solution has at its core the possibility to decarbonize a hydrocarbon fuel, by producing hydrogen – which is the dream fuel of decarbonization, from LNG. The production of hydrogen is possible on board; on demand LNG offers the much-needed immediate reduction of GHG emissions.

The engine technology for the combustion of hydrogen is already available, and this same engine ensures that can be used for any other fuel that future may bring.

SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Antonios Trakakis
Antonios Trakakis graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Dept of National Technical University of Athens in 1989 and carried out graduate studies at von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in the field of Turbomachinery. He started his professional career as Cadet Engineer in 1989 and continued in 1993 as 3rd Engineer. He worked in shipping companies initially as Superintendent Engineer and since 2000 as Technical Manager, while in October 2020 he joined RINA as Technical Director, Marine Greece. Antonios has extensive experience with the regular and irregular matters involved with the technical operations of a shipping company, as well as with new building projects, sea trials and factory testing of engines as well as optimization of energy consumption and improving efficiency on board. He has studied extensively the challenges and benefits associated with the application of natural gas as fuel and of other alternative fuels.

This is a free event, all are welcome.