The Sustainable Shipping Days 2024 (SSD) aim to explore and promote advancements in maritime sustainability through the integration of fuel cell-based onboard energy systems and electrolysis technology at ports for fuel supply. Over one and a half days, this event will facilitate connecting experts, industry leaders, and researchers in these vital fields. It will focus on presenting and fostering in-depth discussions about the latest developments in maritime fuel cell technology, showcasing its potential to power ships, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce emissions. Furthermore, the conference will emphasize the pivotal role of electrolysis in green hydrogen production for sustainable fuel supply at ports for ambitions of net-zero. It will encourage dialogues regarding the integration of these technologies into the shipping industry, with a keen eye on their broader impacts on environmental conservation, energy security, and market dynamics.

Program

The Sustainable Shipping Days 2024 (SSD) program offers an engaging and dynamic agenda, including high-level keynotes, focused invited talks, and the unveiling of results from national and EU projects. Designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and foster meaningful connections, the program sets the stage through pre-event gatherings, including an inviting aperitif and an enjoyable dinner, fostering an atmosphere conducive to enriching interactions. SSD extend an invitation to partake in a comprehensive exchange with the Electrolyser & Fuel Cell Forum (EFCF) 2024 community at the EFCF-Welcome Reception. EFCF, spanning the ensuing three days amidst the picturesque backdrop of Lucerne, gathers the world's foremost experts in the field. The combined SSD and EFCF experience offers an exclusive opportunity to propel sustainable shipping forward, with a primary focus on the integration of maritime fuel cells and integrated electrolysis plants within ports.

Who should join

• OEMs of Fuel Cells, Electrolysers & Storage Systems
• Marine Fuel Suppliers
• Marine Genset Manufactures
• Ship Yards, Ship Owners & Ship Operators
• Port Builders, Integrators, Operators & Authorities
• Investors, Banks, Scouts
• Marine Safety & Classification Organisations
• Regulators, Consultants
• R&D specialists in the related fields

Dr. Syed Asif Ansar

Dr. Syed Asif Ansar currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Energy System Integration (ESI) at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). His primary focus centers around the development of technologies aimed at reducing carbon intensity in both waterborne and airborne transport sectors. To achieve this, his department, comprising a dedicated team of over 70 professionals, concentrates on advancing the domains of Fuel Cell and Battery powertrains, as well as the generation of hydrogen and its derivatives through cutting-edge Electrolyser technologies. The laboratories are equipped with comprehensive experimental facilities spanning both laboratory to pilot-scale operations. Dr. Ansar's has also served as a member of the Roadmap Leaders Committee of the EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership and a steering board member of the EERA Fuel Cell and Hydrogen. He has authored over 80 published papers, multiple book chapters, and secured 10 patents. He attained his doctorate from the University of Limoges, France in 2004. Dr. Syed Asif Ansar has extensive experience as a project coordinator; currently, he is the coordinator of the NAUTILUS project.

Program Overview

Monday 1 July 2024

     09:00 - 18:00 Project meetings

     18:00 - 22:30 Meet for SSD Networking Dinner

Tuesday 2 July 2024

     08:00     Registration opens

     09:00     Welcome and Opening

     09:10     Keynote Lecture

     09:40     Lecture 1: Demonstrators and Operations

     11:10     Lecture 2: Green marine fuels production

     12:30     Lunch & Poster Session

     14:00     Lecture 3: Advanced propulsion systems

     15:30     Lecture 4: Marine Fuel Cell Technology

     16:50     Interactive Summary

     17:30     End of the meeting

     18.00 – 19.00 Welcome reception of EFCF

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The Sustainable Shipping Days 2024 (SSD) will be held alongside the already well established and highly respected European Fuel Cell Forum (www.EFCF.com) since 1994 with 400 – 500 attendees.

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