05-03-2026 - Lecture Hall J

PhD Presentation

GTSuite model for Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion System,
integration of wind energy and conventional powertrains

Deborah Noffke

Recently, it has become increasingly important to control pollutant emissions and reduce global warming effects in the shipping industry. In this scenario, Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion systems (WASP) emerged. Although sails on vessels are not a new concept, further research is necessary to implement these systems in the current fleet. To do so, it is important to create a model of the ship and WASP system, but also of the conventional powertrain.
In this talk, an integrated model of the WASP system, the ship and the propulsion system is presented to determine the possible emissions reduction and fuel consumption savings of WASP vessels.

05-03-2026 - Lecture Hall J

PhD presentation

A First Investigation into Green Shipping Corridors:
Configurational Pathways of Collaboration and Structural Factors

Chatarina Salim

As maritime decarbonisation becomes increasingly necessary, the Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) has emerged as a collaborative initiative. A Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) refers to a specific shipping route that aims to reduce emissions from its operations in and between ports through the deployment of low- or zero-emission fuels, supporting infrastructure, and collaborative efforts. Since 2021, numerous initiatives have emerged. However, their approaches differ across initiatives in terms of goals, governance structures, and implementation activities, and many lack transparency regarding their progress.
This study investigates how differences in collaboration and structural factors across GSCs are associated with varying levels of development progress. The findings provide actionable insights for maritime stakeholders and policymakers on the direction for progressing GSC development.