Transport Canada has engaged the expertise of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to develop an assessment tool to help reduce pollutants from our nation’s marine vessels.
The objective is to transition away from traditional polluting fuels toward the use of hydrogen and other clean energy technologies.
Using what is known as CNL’s Marine-Zero FuelTM (MaZeFTM) Assessment Tool, the three-year project is funded by Transport Canada’s Innovation Centre.
Once complete, the assessment tool will be applicable to marine operations in Canada, both nationally and internationally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
CNL scientists will also examine different technologies that can be used for the production, storage and handling of hydrogen for marine vessels as well as ammonia combustion technologies in existing engines, and the potential for fuel cell engines.
There may also be some port-side spin-offs identified in the process, applicable to potential uses in fork lifts, cranes and transportation vehicles.
