Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference

Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion

Date:
26 - 28 April 2016

Location:
Southampton UK

Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference is being held in Southampton UK in March 2016.

Armed with the latest knowledge from around the world, an international group of experts will identify the potential of utilising innovative propulsion systems for vessels in the sub IMO / sub 24 metre maritime sector.

Changes are coming fast in the professional, commercial and military marine sectors. Due to the range of technologies required boat builders, diesel engine OEMs and specialist component manufacturers now recognise that they need to work together to develop next generation systems that fit the changing requirements of modern fleets.

For engine manufacturers, component suppliers and installers the take away knowledge from the Hybrid Marine Workshop in May 2015 and the Hybrid Marine Conference in October 2015 has already proved relevant to various departments including strategic product development, engineering decisions and business development. Besides highlighting current opportunities, including the use of electric drives and lithium ion batteries, the ongoing objective has been to create affiliations that share engine data and work cycles for vessels in various sectors.

The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion programme will bring together a dynamic marine industry group. For commercial, professional and military end user organisations the unique knowledge gained from conference presentations and networking sessions will help to shape long term decisions that lead to improvements for in-service systems and procurement of next generation vessels.

Conference attendees will include commercial and military end-user organisations, boat operators, boat builders, engine manufacturers, mechanical & electrical engineers, naval architects and legislators. Presentations will include the latest diesel / electric systems for wind farm support vessels, pilot boats, patrol craft, survey vessels, superyacht tenders, military and unmanned craft.

Conference organiser and chairman, John Haynes of Shock Mitigation, said, ‘Hybrid is the here and now technology that is being utilised by many transport sectors around the world. It is now a viable option for the professional maritime sector globally. This is not just green energy for the sake of it. We are focussing on viable business cases for hybrid solutions.'