Cameron Clark
With lower than two months remaining, Marine Log’s 35th annual FERRIES convention is about to make its San Francisco debut November 1-2, with a full lineup of knowledgeable proprietor, operator, inexperienced tech, naval architect and marine engineer audio system, who plan to deal with decarbonization and different gas applied sciences, whereas additionally outlining new and thrilling ferry initiatives.
One of these audio system is Cameron Clark, chief technique and enterprise growth officer, with Hornblower Group, as he returns to talk on powering ferries within the San Francisco Bay with hydroelectric energy.
During his presentation, Clark says he plans to go over the methods wherein Hornblower has carried out emissions-reducing options into its ferry and passenger vessel operations. Hornblower has been on the forefront of implementing environmentally aware options throughout a variety of propulsion techniques and power inputs, together with hybrid-electric, all-electric, environment friendly engine, biofuels, and hydrogen.
Hornblower established the primary passenger maritime set up of Selective Catalytic Converters to scale back nitrogen oxide emissions in 2007; the primary hybrid vessels to include a number of sources of renewable electrical energy, together with photo voltaic and wind in 2008; the nation’s first all-electric ferry along with the Alabama Department of Transportation; the primary all-electric passenger ferry system within the U.S.; and the design and supply of newly constructed 350-passenger ferries for the NYC Ferry system with Tier 4 engines in April 2020.
Meet Cameron Clark
A California Maritime Academy graduate with a bachelor’s diploma in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon, Clark has been concerned with Hornblower’s enterprise growth and engineering initiatives for over 18 years. Of word, he labored on the growth of Hornblower’s hybrid-electric and zero-emission fleet and its operations, together with Alcatraz City Cruises, Niagara City Cruises, Statue City Cruises and NYC Ferry.
Spearheading Hornblower’s entrance into software program growth, Clark assembled Hornblower Encore Studio to develop the business’s main SaaS excursions and actions reserving and working platform, Anchor.
Today, he works to make sure the expansion and long-term success of the corporate and its portfolio of companies. This consists of growth and growth of its ferry and transit service choices and land-based experiences, supporting each the corporate’s present water-based and in a single day cruise experiences. He and his group consider technological investments, diversified operations and strategic companions to construct new and progressive choices for our company.
TOUR THE SEA CHANGE
SWITCH Maritime’s landmark Sea Change hydrogen-powered ferry challenge obtained a whole lot of consideration at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2021 held final November alongside the New York Harbor. This 12 months, as much as 75 attendees have the possibility to journey on it. Guests are inspired to register quickly, because the tour can be on a first-come-first-serve foundation.
Launched in August 2021 at All American Marine, the Sea Change is a 70-foot catamaran ferry designed by Incat Crowther, outfitted with a hydrogen gas cell system from Zero Emissions Industries (ZEI), which incorporates 360 kW of gas cells from Cummins and 242 kg of hydrogen storage tanks from Hexagon Purus, and a 600 kW electrical propulsion system from BAE Systems that features 100 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage from XALT. The Hornblower Group led the development administration.
The 75-passenger ferry receives gaseous hydrogen into its 242 kg tanks on the higher deck. It makes use of that hydrogen in gas cells producing electrical energy to energy electrical motors for distances as much as 300 nautical miles, and speeds as much as 20 knots—comparable capabilities to diesel-powered vessels—with the added advantages of zero exhaust smoke or different emissions and little or no vibration and noise.
The Sea Change challenge is managed and financed by SWITCH Maritime, an affect funding agency constructing the primary fleet of solely zero-carbon maritime vessels for adoption by present ship house owners and operators. Sea Change was the primary vessel within the bigger zero-carbon ferry fleet that SWITCH deliberate to assemble in 2022, in partnership with municipalities and shipowners aiming to transition to carbon-free vessels. In making the transition, they had been in a position to leverage authorities grant funds associated to transportation decarbonization actions focused by the landmark U.S. infrastructure invoice.
SPONSORS
While it’s anticipated that many extra will signal on, FERRIES 2022 already has practically 40 sponsors to date.
Platinum sponsors are ABB and Cummins. Gold sponsors embody Glosten, Marine Jet Power, Moteurs Baudouin, SailPlan, and Wärtsilä. Silver sponsors are All American Marine, Christie & Grey, Elkon, BMT, Elliott Bay Design Group, EMS Marcon, Helm Operations, HamiltonJet, Crowley, GL Power/Twin Disc, Karl Senner, Kongsberg, MTU – A Rolls-Royce Solution, NCP Coatings, Incat Crowther, RYPOS, and Thrustmaster. The occasion’s bronze sponsors to date embody C-Job Naval Architects, Conrad Shipyard, BAE Systems, MOPS, Rigidized Metals, RocketRez, Steerprop, The Shearer Group Inc., United Safety & Survivability Corporation/Fireboy, Thrive Payments, and VenTek International. Siemens Energy is sponsoring the lunch on Day 1.
Registration for the occasion is open. The subsequent Early Bird low cost ends September 30.
For questions on sponsorships, please contact David Harkey at dharkey@sbpub.com.
