Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe, the world’s leading exhibition and conference for maritime electrification, decarbonization and GHG reduction solutions, opens its doors tomorrow to visitors.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
The free-to-attend Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe, held at the RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands, will showcase new electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment and efficient emerging technologies to help realize zero-emission shipping and net zero. Visitors will be able to browse and ask in-depth questions of the experts on hand about the line-up of top technologies for the electrification and hybridization of workboats, ferries, superyachts and other marine vessels, as well as port and harbor infrastructure.
Leading companies across the exhibition floor will include ABB, Corvus Energy, Cavotec, Lehmann Marine, Twin Disc, The Switch Engineering, RIX Industries and Wärtsilä. Early exhibitor news ahead of the event includes reveals on carbon-free ammonia-to-electrical power systems; lithium-ion battery solutions; battery emulation, battery testing and fuel cell emulation solutions; hybrid systems, shore power solutions for tanker vessels and solid-state DC breakers.
Alongside this, Torqeedo will present its a range of proven, tested components, including electric motors, batteries, chargers, throttles, controls, displays, interfaces and onboard renewables that are fully integrated into the company’s holistic propulsion and energy management infrastructure. On display at the expo will be inboards, outboards and steerable thrusters up to 100kW, and the new Deep Blue Battery 80.
Bosch Engineering will be exhibiting its new electric drive system platform (EDSP), which is designed for recreational and commercial boats. The EDSP combines Bosch’s electric motors, inverters and transmissions with components such as high-voltage batteries, chargers and wiring diagrams. Users receive comprehensive information and tools to integrate the high-voltage drive system into the overall concept of the boat as quickly and efficiently as possible. This includes a system guideline, standardized control unit software and all-around support during integration and commissioning.
RIX will be displaying a simplified solution for emission-free marine operations, that has been designed to streamline the energy transition. The M2H2 reformers produce fuel-cell-ready, 99.97% pure hydrogen on demand, which negates the need for complex hydrogen storage and transportation. Now configurable with PEM fuel cells, this new integrated design improves not only the efficiency of energy but also the ease of implementation. With a modular, scalable design, systems integrate into existing shipboard infrastructures with minimal retrofit.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference
Taking place alongside the exhibition is Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference – the only international conference dedicated to the electrification and hybridization of marine vessels, along with the associated supporting infrastructure for ports, charging, fueling and energy supply.
With over 70 speakers and nine conference tracks, Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference will enable attendees to discover the latest projects and trends from major shipowners and operators, classification societies and respected academics.
Among the esteemed specialists at the dedicated conference (rates apply) will be Galen Hon from the Office of Environment and Innovation at the United States Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. In his presentation, “Energy transition in the US domestic fleet”, Hon will review MARAD’s work to support industry in its efforts to study and demonstrate emerging alternative fuels and technology while developing national and international policies that bolster demand. The US Maritime Administration is advancing the research, development, assessment and demonstration of emerging marine technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of US maritime transportation. As a clearing house for the latest information on advanced safety and other cutting-edge technologies, it helps the US maritime industry achieve improved cost-effectiveness, competitiveness and profitability. Through programs such as META, and working in partnership with academic, public, private and non-governmental organizations, its goal is to evaluate and use emerging technologies and provide the public and maritime stakeholders with innovative solutions to the toughest problems they encounter at sea and on land. 
Maria Miranda-Medina, validation engineer at Kreisel Electric, will also give a talk called “Safe energy storage: principles for reliable marine batteries” at the conference. This presentation will look into the principles and practices for ensuring the optimal performance of batteries and compliance with safety requirements. She will argue that immersion cooling technology, implemented for the marine sector, not only provides the required power but also contributes to advanced safety features. This presentation will explore a mechanical test program that is going beyond marine standards (e.g. DNV), and which stems from battery development for powerboat racing.
In a presentation titled “Unlocking the potential of waterborne public transportation”, Niklas Nordin, acting chief product officer at Candela will present a a case study of the P-12 Shuttle, which consumes about one-tenth the energy of a conventional ship, making it the most energy-efficient fast ship ever built. It can operate in urban waterways at higher speeds than traditional passenger boats because it creates virtually no wake. Higher service speeds will enable the shuttling of more passengers farther and faster than any other electric ship, thereby offering a cost-effective, holistic solution that enables a paradigm shift in waterborne public transportation and fosters a better integration into public transportation systems.
For more of the top presentations to catch at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe, take a look at the show’s conference program.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards 2024
The winners of this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards will be revealed at the exhibitor hall party on June 18, at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2024 in Amsterdam. Following the expansion of the categories in 2023, the 2024 awards retain a strong focus on environmentally conscious technologies and initiatives, as well as new advances in charging, hydrogen and shoreside technologies. The awards are decided by the votes of a panel of expert journalists and consultants from the marine industry. Find out more about those shortlisted here.
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