Renewable Energy In The Shipbuilding Industry: Nuclear Laboratories Start Clean Energy Research To Decarbonize Ships

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Win Agreement to Research Renewable Energy Technologies to Decarbonize Offshore Ships

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s nuclear science and technology organization, has won a contract from Transport Canada to develop an assessment tool to examine renewable energy technologies that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the release of other pollutants from ships.

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Renewable Energy Technology Can Help Ships

Using what is known as the Marine-Zero Fuel TM Assessment Tool (MaZeF TM) from CNL, the goal is to help Canada evaluate and seek the use of hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies to transition from traditional fuel forms that are contributing to marine pollution and climate change.

This three-year renewable energy project is funded by the Transport Canada Innovation Centre. Once completed, the assessment tool will be applicable to maritime operations in Canada, both nationally and internationally, and comes as the Government of Canada works with the International Maritime Organization and international partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“CNL is excited to work closely with Transport Canada to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships and address ongoing environmental issues in the marine sector with renewable energy,” commented Joe McBrearty, President and CEO of CNL.

Renewable Energy in the Shipbuilding Industry

The project will focus on developing the MaZeF TM assessment tool to analyze the energy ecosystem within the shipbuilding industry and identify opportunities for Canadian operators to transition to renewable energy technologies.

CNL scientists will also examine different technologies that can be used for the production, storage, and handling of hydrogen for ships.

In general, these renewable energy activities will produce a better understanding of the various propulsion methods available for ships, including fuel cell engines and ammonia combustion technologies in existing engines.