Basic study on the application of the fuel cell system operated by Kerosene to Vessel

Abstract

The CO2 emissions from ocean-going vessels in 2007 increased by 86 % to about 900 million in comparison with 1990, and it was 3 % of total CO2 emissions. If measures are not taken in reducing CO2 emissions from ocean-going vessels, it is assumed, by 2050, to increase six times against 1990. Therefore, from January 1, 2013,the International Maritime Organization (IMO) started to regulate the CO2 emissions from the ocean-going vessels. Japanese shipping and marine machinery companies had developed the system that reduced the CO2 emissions from the ocean-going vessels. With regard to the regulation of the NOx emissions from the ocean-going vessels, IMO had the phased regulation of it, and IMO will do NOx Tier III regulations in 2021. With regard to the application of renewable energy to vessels, some vessels with photovoltaic panels were operated by Japanese shipping companies. Therefore, the author suggested the application of the fuel cell system that did not release air pollution gases to vessels.