Episode 50: Liz Allan and Derek McGlashan - Powering the Seas, Insights on Fuel Transitions in the Shipping Industry.

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Episode 50: Liz Allan and Derek McGlashan - Powering the Seas, Insights on Fuel Transitions in the Shipping Industry.
This week Liz Allan speaks to Derek McGlashan, Director of Saltire Sustainability Ltd, who works in decarbonising ports and the shipping industry. Derek is an industry expert in regulatory matters and sustainable solutions, and they dive deep into the world of regulators and their crucial role in ensuring compliance and safety in this crucial sector. Derek discusses the challenges and opportunities of embracing new and novel technology and alternative fuels and how much electricity it takes to power a cruise ship kept in the dock is as much as a large town.

Derek McGlashan Bio:
Derek recognised how industry on land and sea impacts the environment. He decided to use his knowledge and experience to help ports become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. He started consulting with various ports worldwide, helping them integrate sustainable practices into their operations, reduce their carbon footprint, and mitigate any adverse environmental impacts. Although challenging at times, especially when facing resistance from some port authorities who were more focused on profit than sustainability. he persevered, convinced them of the long-term benefits, and implemented innovative solutions that improved the ports' environmental performance and boosted their reputation and attracted environmentally conscious clients.
Derek McGlashan Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-mcglashan/?originalSubdomain=uk

Episode Keywords:
Regulators, environment, safety, community perspectives, compliance, new technologies, upskilling, additional resources, alternative fuels, Hydrogen Highway, hurdles, laws, solar panels, power connections, metering processes, building standards, cost, insurance, drilling holes, infrastructure provider, renewable energy, LEDs, compact fluorescence, methanol, propulsion fuel, container lines, ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, cruise ships, Port London Authority, Biodiesel, hot water system, gas bill, electricity bills, thermostat, air conditioning units, central heating, zero carbon emissions, battery electric, navigational charts, fuel efficiency, automating, power grids, cruise ships, intermittent power usage, infrastructure, remote areas.
Episode Hashtags:
#RegulatoryChallenges, #UpscalingForAlternativeFuels, #DrivingChangeFromWithin
#SolarPanelDilemma, #WorkingAcrossIndustries, #TransitioningToFuelEfficiency
#ExploringFutureFuels, #ReducingCarbonFootprint, #EfficientPiloting
#PoweringCruiseShips, #InfrastructureChallenges.

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