GX & Decarbonization Research

В.П. Говорухин, Ю.П. Соколов, Н. Н. Ильина +1

This study quantitatively evaluates emissions from dual-fuel (LNG/diesel) ferries on the Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route. Switching to LNG reduces CO2 by 25%, eliminates SO2, and nearly eliminates NOx and PM. The methodology can be applied to other…

Wojciech Skarbierz, Karol Graban, R. Wnuk +1

This paper presents an Intelligent Integrated Automation, Control, and Monitoring System (IACMS) for energy-efficient operation of ship engine room auxiliary machinery. Laboratory tests achieved 90.5% energy reduction, and full-scale trials…

Marina Lévy, K. von Schuckmann, Mahé Butel +27

The Starfish Barometer provides an annual synthesis of global ocean developments across five dimensions. The 2026 edition highlights accelerating sea-level rise and ocean warming, over 84% of coral reefs at risk, 130 million tonnes of plast…

R. Freile, Levi Morin Larsen, T. Davies +9

This paper provides a techno-economic assessment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for commercial nuclear ship propulsion, calculating breakeven overnight construction costs compared to conventional fossil-fueled vessels. It identifies opera…

S. Khachatryan, S.H. Saharyan

This paper analyzes the strategic and operational impacts of electric fleet adoption in logistics using PepsiCo and Amazon cases. It finds 63-84% lifecycle GHG reduction and 40% lower maintenance costs for EVs, while highlighting the challe…

Qin Wang, Sinuo Liu, Wenzheng He

This study develops an optimization model for operational strategies of LNG dual-fuel ships considering carbon tax, ECA policies, fuel price discounts, and methane slip. Using a real vessel on the Far East–Northwest Europe route, it determi…

S. Ren, Min Chen

This study proposes a data-driven scheduling strategy for the Ship Integrated Energy System (SIES). Using LSTM for fuel consumption prediction and NSGA-II for multi-objective optimization, it simultaneously reduces CO2 emissions and costs. …

Lei Bai, Ming Shang, Chenxiao Shi +4

This study analyzes long-term surface wind speed changes along the Yangtze River waterway using a high-resolution 5 km gridded dataset (1979–2018). A regime shift around 2000 marked a recovery from terrestrial stilling, with heterogeneous t…

Aniq Luthfi, Y. Budhi

This study designs a 2x1200 HP fuel-cell marine propulsion system using hydrogen from ammonia decomposition, simulated in Aspen Plus. Optimal reactor dimensions (0.5m length, 0.1m diameter, 30 tubes) were found. Two fuel configurations were…

B. L. Pereira, Caio Teixeira de Carvalho, L. F. Assis +3

This study evaluates the technical, economic, and environmental potential of waste heat recovery (WHR) systems on ships with main engine power above and below 25,000 kW. Using thermodynamic analysis and simulations on four vessels, it finds…

Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad, Sultan Alaswad Alenazi, Badrea Al Oraini +5

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of hydrogen-powered ships in coastal freight. It finds economic viability when carbon taxes exceed $90/ton and green hydrogen costs below $4/kg, with 75-90% lifecycle emission reductions.…

Mengru Yuan, Xin Xu, Bingjie Yang +1

This paper uses a tripartite evolutionary game model to analyze strategic interactions among governments, ports, and shipping companies in adopting shore power. Simulation experiments explore how subsidies, carbon pricing, and wind power he…

Maudlyn I. Victor-Ikoh, Victor Ikoh

This paper qualitatively examines the sustainability of global LNG trade using a PESTLE analysis. Geopolitical tensions, market volatility, social equity, and environmental pressures challenge the industry, while technological innovation si…

Aiman Albatayneh, Mohammad Khwaileh

This study conducts a cradle-to-grave LCA of LNG-to-electricity pathways from five major exporters (US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, Australia) to European and Asian markets, using GWP20. It finds that only low-leakage LNG (0.2%) offers a clear …

Zhihan Qiu

This paper examines the application of digital technologies (IoT, big data, AI) in ship energy efficiency management to comply with IMO regulations like CII. It analyzes practices in fuel monitoring, route optimization, and power control, i…

K. Abhiroop, Shameem Basheer Mohammed

This paper proposes EEDI baselines for inland cargo vessels by analyzing data from 441 Indian inland ships, revealing discrepancies between actual and design data. It also assesses the impact of biofouling on energy efficiency and explores …

Raoua NACEIRI MRABTI

This paper applies AI-based optimization to green hydrogen export corridors from Morocco to Europe. Using machine learning on simulated data for road, pipeline, and sea transport, it finds that trans-Mediterranean pipelines are the most cos…

Patrick Fitz, Felix Fellner, Raphael Rößlhuemer +2

This paper reviews methanol and ethanol as alternative energy carriers for transport decarbonization. It assesses production pathways, cost trajectories, engine performance, and emissions. Regulatory frameworks across six major markets (EU,…

Rosemary Oluchi Paul-Okore, Moses Adondua Abah, Micheal Abimbola Oladosu +5

This review systematically synthesizes energy efficiency measures in maritime transport across design (hull optimization, propulsion) and operation (speed optimization, weather routing, just-in-time arrival). It highlights digital technolog…

G. Finger, M. Gluch, M. Baldauf +3

This paper presents a simulation-based framework for optimizing energy demand during ship maneuvering. It integrates real-time ship motion simulation, thermodynamic engine modeling, and hybrid data exchange via FMU/FMI. Validated through a …