Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels

Park, Chybyung; Hwang, Insik; Jang, Hayoung; Jeong, Byongug; Ha, Seungman; Kim, Joongwon; Jee, Jaehoon

doi:10.3390/app142311196

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Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels

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Chybyung Park

^1,2,3

,

Insik Hwang

^1,2,*

,

Hayoung Jang

^1,2

,

Byongug Jeong

^1,2,*

,

Seungman Ha

^1,4,

Joongwon Kim

^1,2

and

Jaehoon Jee

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Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G0 4LZ, UK

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Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA), Southampton SO16 9WE, UK

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Logistics and Maritime Industry Research Department, Korea Maritime Institute, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea

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Korean Register, 36 Myeongji Ocean City 9-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan 46762, Republic of Korea

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Division of Coast Guard & Marine Engineering, Mokpo National Maritime University, Mokpo 58628, Republic of Korea

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Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(23), 11196; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311196

Submission received: 20 September 2024 / Revised: 5 November 2024 / Accepted: 19 November 2024 / Published: 30 November 2024

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Production, Storage and Utilization of Hydrogen Energy)

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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of alternative fuels, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuels, assessing their feasibility based on operational requirements, availability, safety concerns, and the infrastructure needed for large-scale adoption. Moreover, it examines hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems, considering advancements in battery technology and the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to further reduce SOV emissions. Key findings from this research indicate that LNG serves as a viable short- to medium-term solution for reducing GHG emissions in the SOV sector, due to its relatively lower carbon content compared to MDO and HFO. This paper finally insists that while LNG presents an immediate opportunity for emission reduction in the SOV sector, a combination of hydrogen, ammonia, and hybrid propulsion systems will be necessary to meet long-term decarbonisation goals. The findings underscore the importance of coordinated industry efforts, technological innovation, and supportive regulatory frameworks to overcome the technical, economic, and infrastructural challenges associated with decarbonising the maritime industry.

Keywords: maritime decarbonisation; alternative marine fuels; GHG emission; SOVs

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Park, C.; Hwang, I.; Jang, H.; Jeong, B.; Ha, S.; Kim, J.; Jee, J. Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 11196. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311196

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Park C, Hwang I, Jang H, Jeong B, Ha S, Kim J, Jee J. Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels. Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(23):11196. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311196

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Park, Chybyung, Insik Hwang, Hayoung Jang, Byongug Jeong, Seungman Ha, Joongwon Kim, and Jaehoon Jee. 2024. "Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels" Applied Sciences 14, no. 23: 11196. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311196

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Park, C., Hwang, I., Jang, H., Jeong, B., Ha, S., Kim, J., & Jee, J. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Marine Alternative Fuels for Offshore Supply Vessels. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 11196. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311196

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