One way to reduce emissions is to use free energy from wind and sun . Wind turbines are a good alternative , as they can work 24h / day / 365 days / year , and require less space .”
“ They can work as roll reduction units , due to the « Gyro effect », which to some extent can substitute expensive active roll reduction fins . Also , when the vessel is moving , it creates something called the « Magnus effect », which reduces the ships wind resistance .” Mr . Kavli describes a new modern hybrid ship : “ The 160 m medium size cruise ship is designed for operation in the Norwegian world heritage fjords , where ZERO emission is a mandatory requirement , from 1.1.2016 onwards . This ship will use a combination of fuel cells , large size batteries , and 5 large size Windside wind turbines . The same concept can and will be used in many types of ships , such as Ropax ferries , offshore ships , etc .”
Mr . Kavli estimates that from the day one , the ships will reduce emissions ca . 70 % compared to existing tonnage , and later on even more .
In the future , Mr . Kavli sees a large market for environmentally friendly cruise , tourism and ferry traffic . Authorities in several countries are keen for new ferry connections , to be operated with low-emission ferries that generate minimum noise .
“ New Hybrid ships that do not use fossil fuels is the future . It makes sense to use wind turbines as they are suitable for most types of ships . Also good for roll reduction purposes , typically where there are passengers on board ,” he says . n
Green Ships AS is an Oslo-based maritime consulting firm owned by Per Kavli ’ s family company , Kavli Eiendom .
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FSSA , Finnish Ship Suppliers & Service Association
ALMOST 80 YEARS OF SHIP SUPPLYING HISTORY
The Finnish Ship Suppliers & Service Association , FSSA has undertaken innumerable actions to defend the interest of the maritime supply sector in Finland , the Baltic Sea and worldwide for almost 80 years . Consul Eric Liljefors ( Finland ) representative of FSSA were one of the initiative takers to establish ISSA , The International Ship Suppliers & Service Association when the first formal meeting was held in Copenhagen , Denmark 1955 . ISSA was formally founded 14th of May 1956 . ISSA is a well-recognized organisation world-wide to this day within the maritime industry .
Since the beginning of FSSA , the organisation has had a close and successful cooperation with both the Finnish customs and other Finnish authorities . We can state that the Finnish customs have been quite a pioneer with building systems for both ship owners and ship supplying companies e . g ., to handle the goods and the custom clearance .
Currently the members of FSSA have their presence in all the commercial ports of the Finnish territory .
The long , genuine history of FSSA has enabled the members to render a world class service providing the Finnish quality at the highest level . Aligned with the leading companies of the industry globally . In fact , some of our members include companies with international presence beyond our borders and are included as an industry reference in Europe .
FSSA IS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SUPPLIERS & SERVICE ASSOCIATION
FSSA ( SLY , Suomen Laivakauppiaitten yhdistys ry .) is a fully recognized and integrated member of the ISSA , International Ship Suppliers & Service Association , which headquarters are based in London , UK . ISSA has its presence in 51 countries , 500 + Ports
Locations , 1500 + Members and 40 National Associations . Furthermore , FSSA is an active member of OCEAN , European Ship Suppliers Organization .
FSSA IS AIMING FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND EFFECTIVE FUTURE
” At FSSA we think that working close with bodies in charge of the laws and regulations that touches our sector plays as an important role as the quality and service provided by our members . Together these actions , with the environment in mind are the landmarks that guarantee sustainability and an even more effective future of sustainable Finnish ship supplying ,” says the newly elected Chairman of the Board , Martin Holmström , Managing Director of Signwell Oy . n
More information : signwell . fi
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