The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched a 16-month research exploring low carbon choices for transport on the Great Lakes. The analysis group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) will assess the suitability of different fuels and energy choices for Great Lakes transport.
This shouldn’t be the primary initiative on decarbonizing Great Lakes transport to contain the GSGP and the ICCT. Back in November final yr, they launched the first-ever inventory of energy use and emissions for transport on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
Additionally, in June this yr, the GSGP launched a study on the options for transitioning the U.S. and Canadian home Great Lakes and St. Lawrence fleets to biofuels.
The bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System is likely one of the largest business waterways in North America. It extends greater than 2,000 miles and accommodates greater than 110 ports.
“Decarbonizing the maritime industry has been a key objective of the Biden-Harris Administration, and MARAD is excited to be part of a study that will investigate new fuel and power options for Great Lakes shipping,” mentioned Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips.
Over a interval of 16 months, researchers will assess different fuels and energy choices within the area and can develop an in depth profile of Great Lakes fleets, ports, and fueling infrastructure.
The challenge may also summarize related home and worldwide environmental laws that can affect the uptake of the applied sciences recognized.
