- NEXT GEN - Attendees
- NEXT GEN - Timeline
- NEXT GEN - Feedback
- NEXT GEN - Shock Mitigation
- NEXT GEN - Energy Analysis
- NEXT GEN - H2 April 2023
- NEXT GEN - H2 Oct 2022
- NEXT GEN - H2 May 2022
- NEXT GEN - H2 Oct 2021
- NEXT GEN - Battery Electric
- NEXT GEN - Safety & System
- NEXT GEN - Shock Mitigation
- NEXT GEN - Man Overboard
- NEXT GEN - Power & Prop
- NEXT GEN - Hybrid Power
- NEXT GEN - Objectives
Meg Dowling – Engineer, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Meg Dowling is an Engineer in the Machinery, Electrical and Systems Engineering Department of ABS Corporate Technology. Meg joined ABS in 2019 as an Aspire Rotational Engineer, where she gained company-wide experiences with various projects and departments. She now works on subjects related to sustainable shipping initiatives and alternative energy options for maritime decarbonization. She is the main author of the ABS Sustainability Whitepapers “Biofuels as Marine Fuel” and “Hydrogen as Marine Fuel” published in 2021 to support ship owners and operators considering adopting alternative marine fuels for decarbonization. Meg received her BS in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering from the Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2019. Her time in that program included five work terms that introduced broad aspects of the maritime industry, including maritime regulations, engineering design, ship refit and modifications, shipyard activities, vessel condition monitoring, and life extensions. She is an active member of SNAME within the Texas division, and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) USA division.
Update from US Activity and ABS Requirements for Hydrogen Fueled Vessels
From the perspective of the Classification Society, recent activity and status of ongoing projects are shared related to hydrogen fuel for marine vessels. First movers using this technology are closely watched in regard to design, equipment arrangement, operational deployment, vendors, and regulatory players. While there are many land-based industrial hydrogen standards, the adoption of applicable standards and requirements into marine regulations is also a process that is closely watched. Information and updates will be discussed about activity at the International Maritime Organization, and what that means for Classification Requirements and Flag Administrations. Some specific considerations for hydrogen fuel requirements on ships will be investigated, with an emphasis on risk assessments and gas dispersion analyses used to meet goals and functional requirements.
Download NEXT GEN Workshop April 2023 Presentation (password required)
