Inside Canada's First Zero Emissions Ferry with Shawn Balding | PVA at Maritrends 2024
January 25, 2024
In this Boating Insider episode, Shawn Balding, the general manager of Canal Marine and Industrial, discusses the two-year performance review of Canada's first zero emissions lithium ion ferry. He explains the transition from a conventional diesel vessel to a zero emissions ferry powered by electricity. Shawn highlights the challenges faced during the project, including range anxiety and supply chain issues. He also discusses the implementation process and the positive results achieved after two years of operation. Shawn emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific needs of each vessel and the complexity of electrification in the maritime industry. Takeaways – Transitioning from conventional diesel vessels to zero emissions ferries is possible through the use of lithium ion batteries and electric propulsion systems. – Challenges in electrification projects include addressing range anxiety, communicating the benefits to clients, and managing supply chain issues. – Implementing a zero emissions ferry requires detailed design, building of the system, and vessel refit. – After two years of operation, the zero emissions ferry has been reliable and has achieved significant savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:40 Transition to Zero Emissions 03:28 Challenges of the Project 05:26 Implementation and Logistics 09:39 Results and Impact 12:09 Complexity of Electrification 14:09 Conclusion and Contact Information
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