Retrofit Solutions for Green and Efficient Inland Ships

Abstract

The modernization of the Danube IWT fleet involves developing the needed know-how for retrofitting of the Romanian fleet in accordance with Stage V emissions legislation. The end goal is achieving lower air pollutant emissions by increasing efficiency, lowering energetic needs and decreasing the environmental footprint of the Danube IWT fleet. The following paper presents principles of the design-for-retrofitting methodology developed for inland ships. The technologies involved aim at improving the efficiency of emissions after-treatment and meeting Stage V requirements.