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Hybrid Technology & The Hour Of Power for Workboats, Patrol Vessels and Superyachts

John Haynes - Conference Chairman & Workshop Lead, MD Shock Mitigation

John is an Associate Fellow of The Nautical Institute, Associate Member of RINA, Yachtmaster Ocean and Advanced Powerboat Instructor. Subject matter expertise includes 30 years professional sector training, consultancy and strategic product development. He has worked with over 100 organisations including military, SAR, police, commercial operators, designers, OEM equipment manufacturers and boat builders. He has written papers and specialist articles on future requirements and new technology for international publications including Maritime Reporter, Marine Link, Marine News, Maritime Journal, Seaways, Ship & Boat…


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Autonomous Systems and Smart Ports Require Innovative Marine Power and Energy Solutions

James Fanshawe CBE - Chairman, Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group

James Fanshawe retired from the Royal Navy in 2005. An Anti-Submarine warfare specialist, he commanded HMS Hurworth, HMS Cleopatra, HMS Fearless and was the Commander United Kingdom Task Group and Commander of the Devonport Flotilla. He held several senior appointments ashore including Director of Plans at the UK Permanent Joint Headquarters. James works within a mixed commercial portfolio, chairing several companies and organisations. He chairs the UK’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group on behalf of the Marine Industries Alliance. This group has now…


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Selecting Power & Propulsion Systems for Evolving Maritime Roles

Jon Lewis - Maritime Command, UK Border Force

Inspired by a voyage on the STA vessel “Winston Churchill” Jon started his career at sea as an Engineering cadet with Texaco overseas Tankships in 1979, studying at Reardon Smith in Cardiff and Warsash (Argyle Road) in Southampton. Jon joined HM Customs and Excise in 1985, joining the Cutter service (Marine Branch). He progressed from junior engineer to Chief Engineer in 1994, before coming ashore in 2012. After completing further training as an ISM Lead Auditor, DPA, Jon gained the NEBOSH General Certificate. Jon was promoted…


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Alternative Fuels for Propulsion and Emissions Control

Captain Muhammad Shafique - Senior Lecturer, Petrochem - Warsash Maritime Academy

Muhammad joined the Merchant Navy (Tankers) in 1978. He has 37 Years of Industry experience onshore and offshore, including sailing on oil, chemical and gas tankers for 23 years. He has worked as General Manager of a ship management company and is an experienced Tanker surveyor. He has been lead of the project ‘LNG Bunkering, Motor Ways of Seas of European Union’ since 2013. He is a researcher of LNG bunkering and alternative fuels for the maritime industry and is a member of the…


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Comparison of Propulsion Technologies on High Speed Commercial Vessels

Andy Page - MD & Naval Architect, Chartwell Marine Ltd

Andy Page is an Engineering (Honors) graduate from Southampton Solent University. He is a naval architect and small craft ship surveyor accredited by MECAL, UK Certifying Authority. He is a member of RINA, a committee member of British Marine’s “Commercial Marine” and a vessel designer focused on the development of efficient innovative craft. Chartwell Marine is a Naval Architectural consultancy business which supports boat builders and vessel operators worldwide. A positive, professional and dynamic team keen to work at the pace required of modern ship management and ownership. NEXT GEN Workshops -…


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Experience of Testing Novel Hull Forms and Propulsion Systems for Sub IMO Vessels

Jonathan Ridley - Head of Engineering - Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering

After qualifying with a degree in BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design, Jonathan worked for the Defence Evaluation Research Agency (DERA) and later QinetiQ at Haslar. In this role he worked with both experimental and computational fluid hydrodynamics ranging from CFD application and validation and consultancy to scale model and towing tank testing. He did this on a wide range of vessels from IACC 72 yachts to submarines and large civil and military vessels. Following this Jonathan joined Warsash Maritime Academy, teaching naval architecture…


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Experience of Testing Novel Hull Forms and Propulsion Systems for Sub IMO Vessels

Giles Barkley - Senior Lecturer, Course Leader, Yacht Engineering Degrees, Southampton Solent University

Giles has overall responsibility for the development and leading of the B.Eng Yacht & Powercraft Design and B.Eng Yacht Design & Production degrees at Southampton Solent University. Also involved in the tank testing of many small craft types in SSU's tow tank facility. Subjects taught include Naval Architecture, Resistance & Propulsion, Aerohydrodynamics, and many software packages used for the design of both motor and sailing vessels. Research areas involve the hydrodynamic performance of craft, whether power vessels or Open 60 foiling yachts. He has been involved in many consultancy projects ranging…


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Energy Efficiency by Design to Reduce Vessel Weight and Power Requirements

Julian Morgan - Managing Director, KPM Marine

Julian Morgan holds Honours and Masters Degrees from Brunel and Warwick Universities. He was awarded a scholarship to research Mechatronics at Rhode Island University. He has worked for Phillips Research Laboratories, medical division and has consulted to organisations including Apple Computers, BAE Systems, Hewlett Packard and Psion. Julian is Managing Director and technical lead for KPM Marine, based in Birmingham UK. He has specialised in the design and manufacture of safety critical products for the marine and automotive industries for over 20 years. The KPM…


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Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Solutions and Battery Systems for Marine Applications

Michael Canada – CEO, EnerDel

Michael is an industry veteran and proven leader in international business, he assumed executive responsibilities at EnerDel in 2014. He has over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, operations, project management, and strategic planning across the automotive, aerospace, and clean energy industries. He has held roles of increasing responsibility with multinational companies including Daimler Chrysler, Goodrich Aerospace, Harman/Becker Automotive Systems, and Praxair. Prior to joining EnerDel, Michael was Global Vice President of Engineering and Operations and General Manager of Altairnano.…


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Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Solutions and Battery Systems for Marine Applications

Dr Tomasz Poznar – Vice President of Transportation, EnerDel

Tomasz assumed the role of VP Transportation at EnerDel in 2013. He has 15 years experience in automotive engineering and advanced technology development. Since joining EnerDel in 2010 his roles include Application Engineering, Business Development, Sales and Training for both Transportation and Stationary Systems. He is a creator and main lecturer of Battery School, the highly rated Lithium-ion technical training program for industry professionals. Tomasz played an instrumental role in establishing the European market for EnerDel, including commercial and technical development of battery systems for the all electric Volvo C30 and…


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Next Generation Energy and the Innovation Regulation Paradox

John Price - Managing Director, JMP Systems Engineering

John Price has over 40 years experience in the aerospace industry. He retired from full time employment at EADS Innovation Works (now Airbus Group Innovations – the Airbus Group corporate research centre), in August 2012. Since then he has been operating his own consultancy company, including a further two and a half years for Airbus Group Innovations, ending in February 2015. Prior to his retirement, John was a Vice President for 5 years, in charge of developing energy and propulsion technologies, and academic and…


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Developing a Commercial Passenger Fleet Utilising Hybrid Battery - Electric Systems

Graeme Hawksley - Managing Director, Hybrid Marine Ltd

Graeme has an MSc in Microelectronics and has been in the electronics industry since the late 1970s. He has worked in the UK and USA in aviation, marine and silicon chip manufacturing. A UK government grant provided funding for research into the use of hybrid systems in small craft. In 2003 Hybrid Marine was born and has been manufacturing systems for 12 years. In 1993 Graeme sailed out of Portsmouth Harbour in his old 26' wooden sailing sloop. Four and a half years later he found himself…


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Maritime Energy Storage Systems - Taking Advantage of Cross Market Learnings to Speed Time to Market

Dr John T. Warner - President, NAATBatt International

Dr Warner serves as President for the global battery industry trade group NAATBatt International. He also serves as the Chair for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Battery Size Standardization Committee and Co-Chair for the SAE Bus Battery Safety committee. Dr Warner is an experienced sales, business development, strategic marketing, and product management executive with over 25 years in the automotive and battery industries. He was Chief Marketing Officer for Ener1 with global responsibility for EnerDel and EnerTech International sales,…


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The Potential for Hybrid and Low Emission Solutions in Offshore Wind

Dan Kyle Spearman - Naval Architect, The Carbon Trust

Dan joined the Carbon Trust’s Innovation team to manage the Access division of the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme. He is a Naval Architect who previously worked for a marine consultancy gaining experience of sea trials and model testing of high speed craft. He was also extensively involved in the development, construction and sea trials of different prototype access systems. The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), managed by the Carbon Trust, is a world leading industryled collaborative programme supported by the UK and Scottish Governments, involving nine…


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Developing Battery with Multi Thrusters for Surface and Subsurface Applications

Bill Davis - Engineering Director & Founder, SubSea Craft

William (Bill) Davis has worked at a senior and executive level in a variety of defence related Industries, focusing on scientific research and engineering design. Bill has delivered countless platforms and systems to some of the the largest global defence companies and additionally directly to government organisations with successful deployment into service and theatre. With his 40 years in industry, Bill has developed several areas of specialism in parallel with his holistic engineering and product delivery ethos, globally recognised and published for many innovations, sole and co-developer to countless patents. He has been…


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Designing and Integrating Diesel - Battery - Electric Solutions for Commercial Craft

Dr Dennis Doerffel - Founder & Chief Technology Officer, REAP Systems

Dennis has a Dipl.-Ing. degree in communications electronics from the University of the German forces and a PhD from the University of Southampton. Before he founded REAP Systems, he spent 12 years in the German forces, where he lead, organised and trained repair and maintenance teams. Later, he was responsible for the software maintenance of some weapon systems. He has been fascinated by modern battery technology, their practical applications and challenges since 1998. Dennis is an authentic, enthusiastic and visionary individual who believes "there is…


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The Handbook of Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Design

By Dr John T Warner

This book is intended to introduce a variety of topics that surround Li-ion batteries and battery design at a detailed enough level to make batteries understandable for the 'layman.' If you are an engineer, you will swiftly understand these concepts. However, if you are like many of us and are not an engineer, then this book will help you make sense of the world of Li-ion batteries and be able…


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