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Propulsion

Propulsion Decisions or

Smoke on the Water?

By Robert Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies that end, owners are presented with a basket of new alter-

In no uncertain terms, native fuels to achieve the latest January 1, 2023 Carbon the goal of “future capable” ship’s propulsion is confusing. Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations. Add that most op-

We have been pressed into a regulatory environment that erators have no previous historical experience or data with asks us to reduce emissions, and in the same breath deliver these alternative fuels, nor has industry developed the in- power suf? cient to meet commercial schedules and allow frastructure necessary to make the fuels available at most, the vessel to weather a storm and be safe at sea. To reach if not all, of the ports we trade in.

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