Exploring the usage of the LNG as fuel for offshore vessels

Autor: Ahmed Salem, Mohamed Hassan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Maritime Research and Technology, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 18-26 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2812-5614
2812-5622
DOI: 10.21622/MRT.2023.02.1.018
Popis: Purpose: This paper evaluates the benefits of using natural gas in offshore vessels and the challenges faced by using natural gas in offshore vessels.Design/Methodology/Approach: A comprehensive questionnaire was developed and distributed to experts in offshore vessels. The crucial critical factors were selected utilizing an AHP technique from those found common characteristics.Findings: The results found that operational challenges are considered the most important ones as they come in the first place, while technical challenges come in the second place, safety challenges in the third place, and systematic challenges in the fourth place. Received: 21 October 2022Accepted: 13 February 2023 Published: 10 March 2023
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