Marine Hybrid Propulsion Systems

• Overview, Feasibility, and a Case Study of a High-Speed Passenger Vessel

The research presents an overview of marine hybrid propulsion systems, analyses of the hybrid system and technical design. It covers different important marine design considerations regarding the installation of a marine hybrid propulsion system. The research starts with a thorough investigation of the state-of-the-art for marine propulsion systems through an extensive literature review. It emphasizes the understanding of the system designs through a structured categorization of different configurations of the marine hybrid propulsion system. Furthermore, essential factors affecting the implementation of a hybrid system, such as infrastructure and regulatory framework, are discussed.

The research aims at building a comprehensive understanding of marine hybrid propulsion systems and assesses the feasibility of this propulsion system in a high-speed passenger vessel through a case study analysis with real vessel operational data.