January 6, 2012

Agenda

Greening the Research Fleet Workshop

January 10-11, 2012

Nicholas School of the Environment

Duke University, Durham, NC

 

A pdf version of this agenda can be downloaded at: <GW_agenda.pdf>

 

January 10, 2012 – Executive Classroom

 

0730      Continental Breakfast at Thomas Center – Executive Prefunction Room

 

0800      Meeting Check-In – Executive Classroom

 

0830      Welcome and Introductions – Bruce Corliss

á      The UNOLS Fleet – Bruce Corliss

 

0845      UNOLS Vessel Design and Construction Projects – Federal agency representatives will have an opportunity to report briefly on the design and construction projects currently underway:

á       Ocean Class Research Vessels – Navy

á       R/V Sikuliaq - NSF

á       Regional Class Research Vessels - NSF

 

0900      Green Research:  The Derek M. Baylis Survey of the Northern San Andreas Fault, Chris Goldfinger, Oregon State University

 

0925      Oceanography Under Sail: What can be Learned from the Tara Ocean, Lee Karp-Boss (on behalf of the Tara Oceans consortium), University of Maine

 

0950      Foss Hybrid Tugs, Susan Hayman and Paul Jamer, Foss Maritime Company and AKA Group

 

1015      Coffee Break      

 

1030      Engineering Challenges for a Green Ship Conversion, Matthias Teichrieb, Tactical Marine Solutions Ltd.

 

1055      Vessel Energy Management, What It Is and Common Areas for Energy Improvement, Michael Gaffney, Alaris Companies

 

1120      Developing an Environmentally Compliant Vessel Lubrication Plan, Ben Bryant, Kluber Lubrication North America

 

1145      The Benefits and Challenges of Bio-fuels and Bio-lubricants in Marine Applications, Dennis Donahue, NOAA-GLERL

 

1210      Lunch Break

 

1310      Sustainability and Building a "Green Culture" in the Marine Transportation Industry, Deborah Franco, Harley Marine Services

 

1335      Commercial Shipping Initiatives in Energy Efficiency And Environmental Compliance.  Robert Bowers, Maersk Line, Limited

 

 

1400      Lessons Learned from Greening the Cruise Vessels, Jaime Sweeting, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

 

1425      SNAME Marine Vessel Environmental Performance Method, Timothy S. Leach, The Glosten Associates, SNAME

 

1450      SuPort: Integrating Sustainability into Ports, Craig Covil, Arup

 

1515      Break

 

1610      Radiated Noise of Research Vessels, Christopher Barber, ARL Penn State

 

1635      Next Generation Research Vessel: Balancing Performance with Zero Footprint Objectives, Timothy S. Leach, The Glosten Associates

 

1700      Greening the European Research Vessel Fleet, Cattrijsse, A & Rogers, R., Flanders Marine Institute & National Oceanography Centre

 

1725      Adjourn Day 1 Session

 

Greening the Research Fleet  - Evening Reception and Poster Session

Hosted by the Nicholas School of the Environment

Energy and Environment Hub - Gross Chemistry Building

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

Day 2, January 11, 2012 – Executive Classroom

 

0730      Continental Breakfast at Thomas Center – Executive Prefunction Room

 

0830      Opening Remarks – Bruce Corliss

 

0840      Emerging Sustainability & Life Cycle Initiatives-Implications for Fleets & Ports, Jay Golden, Duke University

 

0900      Breakout Sessions:

á      Ship Design

á      Vessel Environmental Classifications

á      Vessel Operations

á      Greening Port Facilities

á      Science Opportunities with Sail-Assisted Vessels

 

1015      Break

 

1030      Discussion of Breakout Topics – Moderators will summarize the breakout session findings and recommendations.

 

1045      Formulate Preliminary Workshop Recommendations

 

1145      Workshop Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

á       Call for Volunteers to assist with the report preparation.

 

1200      Lunch and Adjourn Workshop