Toward Safer, Smarter, and Greener Ships: Using Hybrid Marine Power Plants (original) (raw)

This chapter discusses the research initiatives at NTNU AMOS focused on hybrid marine power plants aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and environmental performance of marine vessels. It explores the integration of energy storage devices (ESDs) with traditional diesel-generator setups in increasingly autonomous ships. The text highlights advancements in energy management strategies, specifically model predictive control (MPC), and emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing and verification methods in the context of evolving maritime regulations.