COP29: Maritime sector needs various emission-free concepts
To achieve decarbonization in the maritime sector, it is essential to implement targeted measures and foster strong collaboration throughout the entire value chain.…
Why feeder loop services are the future of waterborne transport
How can mothers and daughters solve traffic jams and make sure your goods reach the small ports? Written by Espen Johansen Tangstad and…
COP28: We need to urgently decarbonize maritime transport
The blog addresses the urgent need for decarbonize maritime transport, responsible for significant global greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses the International Maritime Organization’s…
Preparing for zero-emission buildings at sea
As we work towards operating cruise ships with zero emissions, it is important that we reduce the energy use of the hotel systems on board. We have modelled the hotel system of a cruise ship in a building simulation tool in order to evaluate various energy efficiency solutions, including passive measures, heat pumps and thermal energy storage. Passive measures utilise the building’s structure or materials to reduce energy consumption, for example by increasing or decreasing solar heat gains.
Heat pumps and refrigeration systems on board, naturally!
Through several research projects, SINTEF, together with NTNU and our industry partners, aims to support an agile adoption of natural refrigerants in heat pumps and refrigeration systems for the maritime sector, replacing substances that contribute to global warming.
