transport canada marine r&d and innovation past, present ... conference 2016/bus. session 2 -...
TRANSCRIPT
RRAB Initiatives Marc Prévost, Director, TDC
Transport Canada
The Business of Rail
June 7, 2012
1
Transport Canada Marine R&D and Innovation
Past, Present, and the Future Association of Canadian Port Authorities
58th AGM and Conference September 6-9, 2016, Thunder Bay
Tamara Rudge, Associate Director General, Marine Policy
2
Overview
• Canadian international seaborne trade was valued
at $210 billion in 2014, an increase of 4.3 percent
from 2013 - CTA review (p.215)
• Safe, secure, environmentally sustainable, and
efficient marine transportation contributes to a
positive climate for investment and reinforces
efficient movement of goods and services
• Technology is one of the main determinants of
economic development, consumption patterns and
human well-being, and technological solutions offer
the main possibilities for improving overall quality of
life - (adapted from the Intergovernmental Panel
Working Group on Mitigation of Climate Change)
3
Marine R&D and Innovation
• R&D and innovation play a key role in improving
marine safety, security, environmental
sustainability, and efficiency by enabling
governments and stakeholders to;
Mitigate safety risks of vessels, marine
infrastructure and facilities, personnel, and the
travelling public
Mitigate safety risks associated with climate
change and environmental damage
Improve operational efficiency of vessels and
marine infrastructure and facilities
4
R&D and Innovation - The Past
• Hovercraft designs for oil exploration, ice breaking,
maintenance of navigation aids, search and rescue, etc..
5
R&D and Innovation - The Past
• Development of a new icebreaker bow for the MV Arctic
MV Arctic at Voisey's Bay, Labrador
6
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Amphibious high speed Thrust-Cushion Vehicle (TCV)
providing reduced fuel usage, fewer emissions, and can
travel over any consistent, relatively flat, or low sloping
surface.
7
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Port Emissions Inventory Tool (PEIT) measures GHG and
air pollutant emissions from marine vessels, locomotives,
on-road vehicles, cargo handling equipment, and
administrative sources. Simplified web-based version
(goPEIT) under development.
8
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Marine stack exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber)
using membrane technology and ionic liquids. Liquid
absorbent reacts with the acidic sulfur dioxide (SO2)
gas.
9
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Contribution program (cost shared) that provides funding
for shore power technology. Program runs until March
31, 2017.
10
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Contribution funding for Canada’s major container ports
for the deployment of technologies (GPS, Radio
Frequency Identification - RFID) and practices that
improve port-trucking efficiency and environmental
performance. Improve truck flows, reduce congestion.
11
R&D and Innovation - The Present
• Research to reduce “Frazil Ice” which blocks water
intake on a ship. Results in engine overheating, reduced
maneuverability, winter navigation at risk.
12
R&D and Innovation - The Future
• 3D printing and metal additive manufacturing for spare
parts for the maritime industry.
13
R&D and Innovation - The Future
• Autonomous ships controlled by satellite communication.
14
R&D and Innovation - The Future
• Ship cargo handling and container terminals fully
automated using robotics. Automated guided vehicles,
stacking cranes, gantry systems, etc.
Concluding Remarks
• Technology can drive innovation in transportation by
improving efficiency and productivity, enhancing safety
and security, and by increasing environmental
protection. (adapted from the CTA Review, page 72)
• For Canada, innovation in transportation will be
essential to remain competitive on a global scale.
(adapted from the CTA Review, page 72)
15
Contact Info for Marine R&D and
Innovation
Howard Posluns, P.Eng.
Chief, Advanced Technology,
Transportation Development Centre (TDC - ACAF),
Transport Canada
16