Harbours are infrastructural hubs and play an important part in the green transition, with functions for both storage, and transportation, and large offtake of fuels. 

The development and use of greener fuel technologies is well underway, but not without its challenges – join us for a talk about these challenges, as well 

as the green development opportunities, that Danish harbours will face in the near future.

The EU aims to abate 50 million tons of CO2 by 2030. The International Energy Forum (IEF) estimates that 5.6 gigatons of CO2 must be captured by 2050. This monumental task requires the maritime industry to do its part. Join us for an evening where we will look at the role of the maritime industry in regards to CCUS – Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage. We will dive deep into OCC, onboard carbon capture as well as examining the latest developments within transport of CO2 in connection to CCUS.

Join us for an insightful event on maritime cybersecurity, where we’ll explore the latest developments and challenges facing the industry. As digitalization and automation grow, so do the risks to critical maritime infrastructure. Learn about the latest IMO guidelines, key vulnerabilities, and strategies to safeguard global trade. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of emerging threats and discover best practices for protecting the maritime sector.

DTU is building Denmark’s upcoming research vessel, Dana V. Dana V is currently in the design stage and expected to be ready for launch in the start of 2027. The evolving times have brought about new challenges for research vessels, necessitating higher standards than ever before. The new design will integrate platforms for research, innovation and education in the maritime sector.

During the event, the owner and designer of the vessel will outline the requirements of a modern research vessel and discuss its unique features. The evening will also delve into the new possibilities for maritime education on board Dana V.

ShippingLab is initating a new large project focusing on developing technologies on advanced ship design, biofouling, remote navigation, predictive maintenance and the well-being of seafarers. The leading partners in the project will present their activities, and ShippingLab will talk about the different possibilities to be part of the many activities performed to develop and support Blue Denmark.

The Danish Navy are to build new ships to protect Denmark’s interests in the coming years.

Would you like to get the latest tricks and follow the development of Olympic sailing, then this is the place to be. The Sailing Olympics will in year 2024 take place in Marseille, France.

During this meeting we will look into ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting for shipping companies. Including how operational data is becoming more and more important for company wide reporting about fuel consumption and emissions.

As the wave of digitalisation and automation sweeps across the maritime sector, the development of fully or partly autonomous ships is no longer a distant dream, but a promising reality. This transformation presents not only exciting opportunities but also complex challenges concerning safety, security, sustainability, and legal frameworks.

Developments within alternative fuels are rapid as well as experiences with actual operations are increasing.

Hans Otto Holmegaard Kristensen – or often just referred to as “Hans Otto” – is a well-known person not only within the Danish shipping community but also abroad. Hans Otto has been engaged in Danish Society for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering for 40 years before he decided to step down in 2022 after having been involved in organizing abt. 450 meetings throughout the years.

The Danish government has adopted an expansion of the Danish wind capacity with 4 GW by end of this decade. This is 4 times the existing capacity. In terms of regulatory approval, what is needed to proceed into this venture?

Offshore wind farms are large construction projects with many stakeholders including regulators, users, designers and marine life. This raises questions such as:

• How is navigational safety ensured?

• What will future traffic patterns look like considering large offshore installations?

• How is marine life affected/secured?

Fire at sea is a hot topic - especially now with both the use of battery power for propulsion and with the carriage of batteries at sea, as the emerging risk of a battery fire is becoming an increasing concern for the maritime community.

The potential danger which lithium-ion batteries can pose, whether inside electric vehicles or transported as standalone cargoes, including the risk of a battery fire if they are not handled, stored or transported correctly being a very relevant hazard.

The above challenges plus many others have been considered in the recently published reports of DBI’s ELBAS (Electric Vehicle Fires at Sea) and the CARGOSAFE study (addressing how to develop new proposals to reduce the risk of fires on container ships) carried out by DBI. Regulators are also working on new guidance and recommendations for best practices in the area.

Come and hear about the conclusion and recommendations of ELBAS and CARGOSAFE as well as hear latest developments in battery fire safety in maritime industry and gain insight into this challenging area.

Join us for an exciting, dynamic and interactive event where the latest trends within maritime training will be presented and discussed.

The presentations will include simulator and VR based long distance training solutions, how state-of-the-art E-learning and competence assessment goes hand-in-hand with implementation of remote-piloting solutions and finally we will hear about the brand new Bachelor in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering education

Ship recycling is a topic of increasing relevance in the maritime industry, as the global shipping industry continues to expand, while the impacts of change-over to newer and more efficient ship designs become more and more relevant.

The IMO legally binding framework, the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (Hong Kong Convention) is soon coming into force, it will require ships to verify their inventory of hazardous materials onboard. Also, the ship recycling yards will be required to provide a Ship Recycling Plan, to specify the way each individual ship will be recycled, depending on its particulars and its inventory.

Recycling of ships is by far the most environmental-friendly and economically sound way of getting rid of end-of-life ships, as becoming a sustainable source of materials for new production.

The session will have insightful presentations, providing a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of ship recycling.

Alternative Fuels is becoming a reality. How do how we deal with some of the hands-on issues coming up rapidly?

Addressing the hands-on issues related to the adoption of alternative fuels in ships requires a multi-faceted approach involving infrastructure development, technological adaptation, safety measures, regulatory compliance, research and development, economic considerations and collaborative efforts. By addressing these challenges collectively, the maritime industry can better successfully navigate the transition toward greener and more sustainable shipping practices.

In 2024 Molslinjen will start operation on the routes Kalundborg-Ballen and Bøjden-Fynshav with two new battery powered ferries under construction in Turkey at Cemre Shipyard. The background of the project will be presented by Molslinjen together with their technical consultants.

The background of the project will be presented by Molslinjen together with their technical consultants.

IMO regulations - experiences from implementation of new climate and environmental requirements such as indexes (CII/EEXI), and learnings from installation, commissioning, operations and tests of ballast water treatment systems during the experience building phase

Recently we have seen development of a lot of innovative concepts and vessels for offshore wind turbine installation and service operations.

At this event some of the most innovative players will present their latest designs and expectations for future trends for installation and service vessels with a special focus on safety, efficiency and sustainability in an environment challenged by wishes for increased water depths, increased weather windows and larger turbines.

During this meeting we will look into digitalisation and how this can be used for operational optimization and energy optimization onboard ships. The focus will be on operational experience and how to utilize data from different systems in order to create enhanced benefits of the data onboard and ashore.

The interest in wind assisted propulsion has taken up as a response to the intention to decarbonisation the shipping industry and pilot plants are sailing and underway.

If CO2 could be transported in larger volumes at sea then climates targets could be easier reached. Why is CO2 Seaborne transport so difficult?

Join us for this special Christmas event, where we are honoured to have Bruce Peter giving us interesting insights on a topic wich with certainty will be entertaining and insigthful… topic will be announced in due time.

Followed by handover of DSNAME honorary award and glögg + æbleskiver.

IDA event number:

Presential #345396

Online #345397

More and more ferries on short routes in Denmark will in the coming years become “green ferries” as they will be powered by alternative energy supplies. Mainly electricity from wind and solar power plants, but perhaps also e-methanol in 2 – 3 years. Many new aspects of these technologies will be highlighted at this event, especially the huge topic of transfer of electricity from shore power connections to the ferries.

IDA event number:

Presential #345394

Online #345395

During this meeting we will look into shore power and battery projects from local and nearby waters. With focus on implementation and operation, we will investigate which solutions have been selected and the experiences gained.

IDA event number:

Presential #345389

Online #345390

The ship stability group – a technical network under IDA Maritime – will present the topics of today. The presentations will cover the subject stability from practical considerations thorough regulation to implementation. The ongoing work in IMO and EU with regards to both intact and damage stability will be covered with a special focus at “The second generation of intact stability criteria” (SGISC). At present we do not know the consequences of implementing these new rules or how the implementation can be performed in practice.

The presentations will be in English.

IDA event number:

Presential #345391

Online #345393

There is a growing understanding of nuclear power’s role in global decarbonization, as new technology is developed, which is fundamentally different from what exists today. Nuclear could be transforming into an inexpensive, sustainable and safe technology that can out-compete fossil fuels and revolutionize the shipping industry. But are there still issues, prejudices and dangers to be considered?

IDA event number:

Presential #345332

Online #345333

The maritime sector in Denmark has an important role to play in the sustainability debate. The global maritime regulations developed at IMO are undergoing changes. Expectations among cargo owners and in shipping companies are high. Manufacturers adapt and have to provide new solutions. This meeting will provide views on the SDG´s from different angles of the maritime industry.

IDA event number:

Presential #345378

Online #345380