Written by
Heather Ervin
A panel at TTB 2024 will focus on the realities of zero-emissions vs. the established order. (Credit score: Crowley)
Because the business is ready to bear a “inexperienced” revolution to satisfy decarbonization targets, not everyone seems to be satisfied that these objectives are tangible for everybody. To debate this in additional element, a panel of business consultants has been arrange for Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2024.
Going down on March 6-7 in Cell, Ala., the panel shall be moderated by Myra Shannon-Fuller of Kongsberg Maritime Americas. Panelists embody Garrett Rice, president of Grasp Boat Builders Inc.; Cole Van Gundy, vice chairman of engineering at Crowley; and Ricardo Cogliatti, senior gross sales supervisor and electrical professional for Kongsberg Maritime.
Some matters the panel will hit on embody:
- Difficult the realities of zero emissions vs. the established order.
- Why not Tier 4 engines?
- Can decarbonization objectives be met by operators in 10 years?
- And extra.
ABOUT TTB 2024
The U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge business might already be the most secure, most environmentally pleasant, and most economical mode of freight transportation, however it’s confronted with the problem of creating a transition to a low-carbon future. Whereas some corporations are making it work, others query the fact of doing so in mild of different points impacting their backside line.
What market tendencies and wishes must be thought-about by tugs, towboats and barges? How reasonable are our present zero- or low-emission objectives? What landmark tasks are being delivered at this time or are near hitting the water and the way did they do it?
These are a few of the points that shall be on the agenda March 6 and seven, 2024, when Marine Log’s TTB —Tugs, Towboats & Barges returns to Cell, Ala., for its third time. This yr, TTB will accomplice with American Waterways Operators (AWO) as its affiliation accomplice.
“Because the tugboat, towboat and barge business’s advocate, useful resource and united voice for secure, sustainable and environment friendly transportation on America’s waterways, oceans and coasts, AWO is honored to be Marine Log’s affiliation accomplice for TTB 2024,” says Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of AWO. “The convention’s give attention to sustainability throughout the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge business couldn’t be extra well timed, and we sit up for bringing collectively a few of the finest minds in marine transportation as we collectively navigate the numerous challenges and alternatives that lie forward.”
The convention will carry tug and towboat homeowners, operators, builders, designers, and stakeholders collectively in a single place to debate:
- Particular challenge updates: eWolf, Hydrogen One, and so forth.
- America’s first hybrid-electric towboat.
- How enhancing crew lodging can enhance crew efficiency and retention.
- Embracing the know-how shift as we transfer towards decrease emissions.
- The primary ammonia-powered tug.
- A take a look at the primary battery electrical tugs within the Americas.
- The best way to handle workforce challenges for the TTB market.
- And extra.
“TTB is a chance to take part in a dialogue with your complete tug, towboat and barge business’s management on key strategic challenges, points, tendencies, classes realized, and new challenge and technological developments,” says Marine Log Editor-in-Chief Heather Ervin. “We’re excited to return to Cell after a profitable TTB 2023 there in March.”
Why attend? Listed here are a couple of causes:
- Be part of the one occasion completely for the U.S. tug, towboat and barge business.
- Find out how others are staying forward of ever more durable emissions rules.
- Uncover new tug, towboat and barge applied sciences to maintain your organization aggressive.
- Community in-person with business consultants and influencers.
- Discover ways to meet buyer expectations on decrease carbon operations from their suppliers.
Registration continues to be open for the one occasion devoted completely to the tug, towboat and barge segments of the maritime transportation business.
