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Further Reading To learn more about the initiatives outlined in this article, check out the following Web sites. The Green Ship of the Future program and its projects and studies can be found at www.greenship.org The activities of the Danish Centre for Maritime Tec hnology Read can be fo und at www.dcmt.dk on private funding. Furthermore, the open and honest approach to knowledge sharing and project development makes Green Ship of the Future a valuable network for the partners, as communication ows easily between mem- bers both at meetings and in between the meetings. e partners can share information and knowledge regard- ing project ideas or opportunities. DCMT Green Ship of the Future is just one example of the focus on fuel efficiency and ship performance in Denmark. Originally, it was placed under the umbrella of the Danish Centre for Maritime Technology (DCMT). DCMT is formally a partnership between Denmarks Technical University Department for Mechanical Engineering and our company, FORCE Technology. The objective of DCMT is to promote and develop Danish know-how within maritime technology through increased research, develop- ment, and innovation in the maritime industry. is is done primarily through highly technical Ph.D. projects and near-to-market projects such as trim optimization or evaluation of fuel saving devices with the use of computational fluid dynamics. DCMTs purpose is to raise interest in maritime engineering degrees to ensure an inow of compe- tent and innovative engineers to the Danish maritime industry. Since DCMT was established in 2005, 15 projects have been carried out. rough these proj- ects, four maritime Ph.D.s have been awarded. Rules and regs In addition to being driven by cost eciency, the ship- owners focus on ship performance is also motivated by regulation. By 2013, the shipping industry will meet the International Maritime Organizations requirements regarding the Ship Energy Eciency Management Plan. In that context, our company, FORCE Technology, has developed tools that oer clarity and decision support to the shipowner. For example, energy saving strategy is dependent on vessel type and size, and one must consider which measures will provide the best return on investment. So far, slow steaming has become the favored choice of many shipowners in order to reduce required power and thereby fuel consumption. Various means of improving the ship energy effi- ciency are available, and selecting which technology to invest in can be a dicult task. Energy-ecient solutions, such as pre-swirl or counter rotation propellers, can be physically implemented in a ship design, and these nor- mally have a large cost impact. As an alternative to physically implemented solutions, a shipowner can improve the way a vessel is operated, for example through trim optimization, route planning, or ship performance optimization. e Danish maritime industry has moved from deliv- ering products to Danish shipyards to focus on exporting to foreign markets. is, together with Danish shipown- ers focusing on the benets gained from technological developments, has made the Danish maritime industry a technological forerunner in the maritime world. MT Christian Schack is head of the Hydro & Aerodynamics department at FORCE Technology in Denmark, and is secretary general at Green Ship of the Future. January 2013 www.sname.org/sname/mt Invest in Yourself Increase Your Knowledge Base United States Merchant Marine Academy Master of Science Degree in Marine Engineering Online Based, Distance-Learning Engineering Education Blending graduate level application and theory, focused on advanced concepts in marine engineering. This 36-credit program is designed for working professionals and can be completed without the need to take a job leave of absence or relocate. It consists of seven required courses and five electives. A suitable thesis or design project may be substituted for one or two electives REQUIRED COURSESComputational Methods, Marine Industry Policy, Electrical Power Systems, Advanced Marine Materials, Advanced Marine Power Plants, Thermal System Design & Optimization, Internal Combustion Engine Analysis & New Technologies REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIVES Propulsion & Propulsors, Marine Nuclear Propulsion, Power Electronics, Marine Engineering Management, Shipboard Control Systems, Marine Elec trical Systems & Propulsion, Vibration of Marine Machine ry & Structures, Reliability Engineering & Operations Research, Marine Propulsion Systems, Hydrostatics & Basic Hydrodynamics For additional information go to :www.usmma.edu/gradcourse