Most Suitable Future-Proof Energy Supply for a New-Build Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel: Energy Transition-Compliant Energy Supply for Heerema's Sleipnir: A Multi-Criteria Analysis

Currently, our society faces a pressing challenge: global warming. The solution lies in the energy transition, which replaces fossil fuels with clean sources. This requires a global effort across all sectors, including shipping. While a significant portion of shipping relies on polluting fuels, the European Union’s Green Deal aims for climate...

Electro-fuel solutions for the marine sector: A model-based case study on the feasibility and impact of implementing e-fuels on the large offshore construction vessels of Heerema Marine Contractors

Electro-fuels (E-fuels) are a potential zero-carbon fuel option, that are able to reduce emissions from the marine sector. However, e-fuels still face several challenges, as currently, their production costs are high, and the implementation<br/>of e-fuels in the marine sector is still in a research and development phase. Therefore, this study...