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The GreenPilot project shares results achieved to date
The GreenPilot project has converted a pilot boat to methanol operation to show how a methanol conversion of a smaller vessel can be carried out in practice and to demonstrate the emissions reductions that can be achieved. The project began in March 2016 and the partners are ready to share their latest results. Project representatives will be attending the Nor-Shipping 2017 Exhibition, held May 30th to June 2nd in Oslo, to discuss the project. A project seminar will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 15th, 2017. SSPA is committed to developing sustainable solutions for shipping, and we have dedicated experts who are excited to be part of this project team.
The pilot boat is now running on bio-methanol
Methanol is a sulphur-free clean-burning alcohol that results in reduced emissions of harmful particulates and nitrous oxides as compared to conventional marine fuels. A number of methanol engine concepts are possible for implementation on a pilot boat, and different engines are being tested within the project. The first converted engine has been installed on board the pilot boat and is running on bio-methanol in sea trials.
Project partners include SSPA, Swedish Maritime Technology Forum (project lead), ScandiNAOS (technical project lead), the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Swedish Transport Administration.
More information on the project and information about how to register for the seminar can be found at the project website www.greenpilot.se
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The GreenPilot project has converted a pilot boat to methanol operation to show how a methanol conversion of a smaller vessel can be carried out in practice and to demonstrate the emissions reductions that can be achieved.
GreenPilot project kick-off seminar
A seminar was held to introduce the recently initiated GreenPilot project and present the status of methanol as a marine fuel. SSPA is a partner in the project, which has the goal of converting a pilot boat to methanol operation to show how a methanol conversion of a smaller vessel can be carried out in practice.
Methanol as an alternative fuel for smaller vessels
Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel for meeting emissions requirements continues to grow. Methanol is a good alternative for smaller ships operating on coastal and inland waterways, but has yet to be tested in these applications. SSPA is coordinator of the project, “SUMMETH", which is focused on developing methanol solutions for smaller vessels.
Methanol, an alternative fuel for greener shipping
Methanol is a promising alternative fuel for reducing emissions and improving the environmental performance of shipping. Interest in this fuel is growing, and SSPA was co-coordinator of an important pilot project to demonstrate the use of methanol fuel on-board a ship and in adapted marine engines.
Methanol and Ethanol as Marine Fuels
A study for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on the use of methanol and ethanol as marine fuels has been completed by SSPA, together with sub-contractor Lloyds Register. The study evaluates the potential of these alternative fuels as solutions for shipping to meet more stringent emissions requirements.