THE PRACTICES THAT REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SHIPS: A FOCUS GROUP STUDY
Journal Title: Denizcilik Fakültesi Dergisi - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Nowadays, effective implementation of methods, that provide energy efficiency on ships and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has become a requirement for shipowners to maintain both compliance with international rules and the competitive advantages of the companies. With increasing environmental awareness in the world, more attention has been given to this issue for maritime transportation. This study was carried out in order to reveal the practices and approaches of shipowner companies with regard to methods that provide energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ships. Focus group study consists of nine expert participants, a moderator , two reporters. The study lasted two hours and forty-nine minutes. In the focus group study, it was concluded that the biggest obstacles to the more widespread and effective use of methods were not having sufficient experience with methods and costs of methods. It is anticipated that these methods will be used more widely and effectively with the cost-cutting effect of technological developments and the increase in experience and knowledge in the shipping indusry. The expert participants were also asked to evaluate the methods in terms of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction potentials. The most important methods were determined according to evaluations of the expert participants in categories such as; design, operation, propulsion and propulsion systems, emission and particle retention methods, alternative fuels, wind energy.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Yasin Kaya, Emrah Erginer
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