A Review of Shore Infrastructures for Electric Ferries

Khan, Haseeb Hassan; Foti, S.; Mumtaz, F.; Testa, A.

doi:10.1109/speedam53979.2022.9842000

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“…Among them, Jeong et al (2020) and Perčić et al (2020) offer generic lifecycle assessment analyses of ferry fleet electrification, while several other studies attempt case specific evaluations of electric ferry implementation in the context of short-sea maritime routes, inland waterway corridors, and tourist boat cruises (Bianucci et al 2015;Moe 2016;Palconit and Abundo 2019;Bigerna et al 2019;Pfeifer et al 2020;Savard et al 2020;Wahnschafft and Wolter 2021;Perčić et al 2021;Maloberti et al 2022). Finally, part of the literature examines charging infrastructure needs and placement (Zhang et al 2017;Khan et al 2022) and integrated route and charging infrastructure planning (Wang et al 2022). It is becoming evident that recent literature on ferry electrification exhibits several studies focusing on either technology or specific application settings.…”

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A Decision Support GIS Framework for Establishing Zero-Emission Maritime Networks: The Case of the Greek Coastal Shipping Network

Karountzos,

Kagkelis,

Kepaptsoglou

2023

J geovis spat anal

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Sustainability of maritime operations is a topic widely considered in recent years, as the shipping industry attempts to limit its environmental impact and meet the decarbonization goals set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). As alternative fuels and newer ship technologies are gaining interest, the shift to more environmentally friendly fleets is quickly becoming a reality. In this context, potential areas for such shifts need to be determined, to expedite decarbonization efforts and provide passengers with a more sustainable way of travel. Greece is an insular country, with a complex coastal shipping network connecting the mainland with the islands and being of paramount importance for their economic growth. Recognizing accessibility and decarbonization needs, this paper examines whether the Greek coastal shipping network (GCSN) can be restructured, by introducing zero-emission sub-networks operated by electric ferries. The aim is to propose a methodological framework for the spatial analysis and evaluation of coastal networks, with the implementation of exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) methods and determination of local indicators of spatial association (LISA) with the help of geographic information systems (GIS). The proposed framework provides insight on whether and where such a restructuring is possible, with the introduction of new transshipment port hubs in the islands from which electric ferries could operate, thus determining potential electrification areas with additionally high renewable resource potential. Final conclusions indicate that a potential electrification of certain parts of the GCSN could be possible, while results for GHG emissions reduced by the introduction of electric ferries are calculated.

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