Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Workshop - Southampton UK

Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion - Workshop

01.05.2015

Southampton UK - 13 & 14 May

Hybrid Marine Power & Propulsion Workshop is being held at the Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton UK on 13 & 14 May 2015.

Shock Mitigation is bringing together a group of experts armed with the latest knowledge that will assist the sub IMO professional sector to understand the possibilities of utilising hybrid power and storage systems.

The aim is to identify the potential of hybrid systems for specific sub IMO (sub 24 metre / 80 feet) sectors, starting with diesel / electric for wind farm support vessels, pilot boats, patrol craft, survey vessels and unmanned craft.

Lead sponsor of the event is US lithium ion battery manufacturer XALT Energy, who will deliver the latest expertise on developing high-energy, high-power solutions and effective battery management systems. Supporters include BAE Systems Hybri-Drive and Torqeedo Deep Blue electric drive systems.

Workshop Objectives

The interactive two day workshop is designed to bring together a significant group including end-user organisations, boat owners & operators, boat builders, engine manufacturers, mechanical & electrical engineers, naval architects and maritime legislators.

For engine manufacturers, component suppliers and installers the take away knowledge from this workshop will be relevant to various departments including strategic product development, engineering and business development. Besides highlighting imminent opportunities, the objective will be to create affiliations that share engine data, battery capabilities and work cycles for vessels.

John Haynes, Managing Director of Shock Mitigation, said, "The capabilities and expertise already exist in separate companies. Changes are coming fast and due to the range of technologies required it is unlikely that any one manufacturer will provide a complete system. For end user organisations, including owners and operators, the knowledge gained from these workshop sessions will help to shape decisions that lead to procurement of next generation vessels and improvements to in-service systems."

In 2015 two significant developments are going to make many operators, owners and builders of professional vessels consider hybrid marine power. Firstly the new emissions laws in ports and secondly there is now an incentive for high technology manufacturers to invest in developing highly efficient batteries.