Series 3 of Get Set for Workboat 2050 looked at practical applications of decarbonisation and provided examples of businesses and workboat operators who are employing technology, innovation, and design to reduce their carbon footprint.

Our expert panels demonstrated the benefits and efficiencies being gained by commercial marine businesses who are leading the way forward on the route to net zero.

The final session in the series was held at Seawork on Tuesday 13th June 2023. This session focused on Port Infrastructure & Alternative Fuels - Onshore & Offshore fuelling systems – building the fuel mosaic for future bunkering and support infrastructure.

Kerrie Forster, CEO of The Workboat Association, and Andy Page, MD of Chartwell Marine, were joined by speakers from the UKHMA, Oasis Marine, MJR Power & Automation, and MSE International who discussed how the commercial marine and workboat sector are working to find practical solutions to fuelling both onshore and offshore.

Decarbonisation & OPEX Reduction  

The all-new 2023 Seawork Conferences delivered bitesize in-person sessions to help commercial marine and workboat operators face the challenge of reducing operational expenditure at the same time as meeting the mandatory targets to decarbonise operations.

The conference sessions focussed on helping owners and operators learn how their businesses can create cost savings whilst benefitting from the latest developments in alternative fuels, hybrid propulsion, technology, and design.  

The sessions took place at the 2023 Seawork exhibition, with the recordings now available to watch on-demand.

The Workboat Association Safety Forum 
The Workboat Association hosted their “open to all” Safety Forum at Seawork 2023. This year’s theme was Emergency Preparedness – in line with their 2023 Safety Campaign of the same name. Attendees learned how to respond to a serious emergency scenario both ashore and on board.
Watch the session recording here.

Danfoss - Powering the Future, Today: Exploring Hybrid and Fully-Electric Vessel System Architecture and Power Converters
The Danfoss seminar explored the forefront of maritime innovation. Danfoss speakers discussed how hybrid and fully-electric vessel system architecture, along with advanced power converters, are revolutionizing the marine industry.

Speakers delved into cutting-edge propulsion and electrification technologies that optimize vessel performance, and enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability. Attendees gained insights into the latest breakthroughs in electrical power generation and distribution for marine applications.
Watch the session recording here.