Navigating the Waves of Change: Sweden ́s Journey towards Electrification in Maritime Shipping

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dc.contributor.authorKnaving, Sebastian
dc.contributor.authorNilsen, Lukas
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för mekanik och maritima vetenskapersv
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers University of Technology / Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciencesen
dc.contributor.examinerLarsson, Martin
dc.contributor.supervisorThomassen, Christopher
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-14T09:12:37Z
dc.date.available2024-08-14T09:12:37Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.date.submitted
dc.description.abstractElectrification is the modern way to achieve greater sustainability, whether it's applied to cars, trucks, or trains. However, in terms of maritime transportation, it has not yet progressed to the same level as other modes of transportation within the logistical network. This study was conducted in Gothenburg, the Swedish capital of industry, which serves as an excellent starting point due to the large number of shipping companies in the area. The purpose of this study was to understand why companies have chosen electrification, envision the future of electrification, explore incentives for transitioning to it, and identify the main obstacles that need to be overcome for its widespread adoption in the future. The study was limited to interviewing Swedish-based companies, as their offices are near Chalmers University in Gothenburg. By employing qualitative research methodology by surveys interviews, the study revealed that the most significant problem with electrification is the lack of incentives from the state, such as subsidies, tax returns, or other financial benefits for transitioning to electric power. Regulatory bodies like the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Union (EU), and the Swedish government have not kept pace with the rules and regulations concerning electrification, leading to considerable uncertainty regarding the use of electrical power today. Additionally, the lack of functional and expensive infrastructure has further complicated the transition to electric power. Although these issues are expected to be resolved in a near future, most of the maritime logistical network will not fully embrace electric propulsion due to the limited energy storage capacity of batteries and the impracticality of using batteries for longer voyages, given their total weight and size requirements.
dc.identifier.coursecodeMMSX17
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/308383
dc.language.isoeng
dc.setspec.uppsokTechnology
dc.subjectElectrification
dc.subjectRegulatory instances
dc.subjectBatteries
dc.subjectInfrastructure
dc.subjectLogistical network
dc.subjectIMO
dc.subjectEU
dc.titleNavigating the Waves of Change: Sweden ́s Journey towards Electrification in Maritime Shipping
dc.type.degreeExamensarbete på kandidatnivåsv
dc.type.degreeBachelor Thesisen
dc.type.uppsokM2
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