Planet Beyond Podcast

Cutting carbon at sea

Blue Essence North Sea - USV 06.jpg

Published

01 Dec 2023

As we travel through the energy transition, we must rapidly develop new forms of propulsion that reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. This has been a key driver of research and development at vessel builder SEA-KIT International.

Jon Baston-Pitt first spoke to SEA-KIT CEO Ben Simpson almost two years ago for Episode 16 of the Planet Beyond podcast, exploring innovations in maritime technology. In this episode, Simpson is joined by experienced naval architect Chloe Fisher and Fugro’s Director of Blue Robotics, Henk van Dalen, to discuss the latest ground breaking developments in maritime propulsion systems.

SEA-KIT has recently been working closely with the Port of London to develop new hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessels and the essential fueling infrastructure they will require for widespread adoption. In this episode, we examine the potential use of hydrogen at sea, the growing role of uncrewed surface vessels, and the increased deployment of electric-powered remotely operated vehicles, which together significantly cut energy requirements and reduce carbon emissions.

Host

Jon Baston-Pitt, Fugro

Guests

  • Ben Simpson, CEO and Founder, SEA-KIT International

  • Chloe Fisher, Naval Architect, SEA-KIT International

  • Henk van Dalen, Director Blue Robotics, Fugro

Blue Essence and Blue Volta in North Sea 01.jpg

The future is remote and autonomous

Remote and autonomous technologies are the future of marine operations and at the forefront of our vision. We are continuously developing and scaling up our growing fleet of advanced technologies to deliver safe, sustainable and reliable solutions for your offshore projects.

Find out more