b'A s passenger vessel operators look to refit existing ships or buildSomepressreleasesaboutnewshipsintheworksdescribevessels new vessels, they are faced with several propulsion system op- that will use diesel systems, while others announce ships which will tions to choose from. Some operators will remain with tradi- incorporate newer options such as hybrid electric propulsion. Across tional diesel, while others will opt for alternative fuels or technologies.the nation there is a push to lower carbon emissions and there are a Shipbuilders, naval architects, and marine engineers are involved earlygrowing number of regulations affecting the marine industry that in an operators decision process and help them consider which propul- mandate emissions reductions. For some operators, these regulations PHOTO COURTESY OF SENESCO MARINE sion solution best fits their needs. Working on a wide array of projects,will dictate a move away from diesel. According to Incat Crowther, these companies develop ships with traditional propulsion systems, asother owners are shifting towards options such as hybrid electric as well as vessels incorporating greener technology. We reached out topart of an effort to maximize operation efficiency of their vessels, a PVA associate members Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) and Incatmain focus for operators. EBDG has found that all their clients are in-Crowther to tap into their expertise in this area and gain insights aboutvestigating whether there are suitable technologies for new vessels that propulsion systems that operators can consider, and to learn whatwould make their fleets more sustainable. John Waterhouse, Principal trends their teams are seeing.in Charge at EBDG, noted, short routes with vessels operating at a 9 MAY 2023'