2024 Sustainability in Ship Design and Operations Conference


Sustainability in Ship Design and Operations (SISDO) is a key focus in the maritime industry, emphasizing innovative, eco-friendly technologies to reduce shipping’s environmental impact. The aim is to design more efficient ships that produce fewer emissions, paving the way for a sustainable future in shipping.

Webb Institute and the USMMA, in collaboration with MARIN and Wind Support NYC, recently hosted a two-day conference dedicated to SISDO. This event brought together maritime industry experts to explore cutting-edge technologies, innovative concepts, case studies, and success stories in sustainable ship design and operations.

The conference was held from October 28th-29th and covered a range of topics, including alternative energy and power technologies, emission reduction strategies, and ship recycling. For more insights, watch the videos below.

Electric Propulsion Integration Lessons Learned

Satchel Douglas

A Novel High Thrust Efficiency Stationary Wind Sail Enabled by CoFlow Jet

Gecheng Zha

Jones Act LNG Carrier Development – A Global Priority for a Domestic Resource

Gregory W. Beers and Ian M. Lawson

Intermodel Container for Human Scale Transport: A Concept For Boat to Bike Containers

Steven Woods

Performance Evaluation of a Flettner Rotor with Flap

Giovanni Bordogna

Driving Maritime Talent through the Marine Energy Transition

Francois Lambert

Economic Viability of Small Sail Freighters in the Northeast United States

Steven Woods

Wing in Ground Craft

Matthew Bonvento