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author = {Lee, J and Sim, M and Kim, Y and Lee, C},
title = {Strategic Pathways to Alternative Marine Fuels: Empirical Evidence from Shipping Practices in South Korea},
journal = {Sustainability},
year = {2024},
month = {mar},
publisher = {MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {6},
pages = {2412},
doi = {10.3390/su16062412},
url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/6/2412},
keywords = {Unspecified Feedstock, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methane (Natural Gas), Methanol, Unspecified Pathway, Comparative and Meta Studies, Policy, Strategy and Transition Pathways, Ocean-going Vessels},
}
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TI - Strategic Pathways to Alternative Marine Fuels: Empirical Evidence from Shipping Practices in South Korea
AU - Lee, J
AU - Sim, M
AU - Kim, Y
AU - Lee, C
T2 - Sustainability
AB - This study investigates the transition to a sustainable shipping industry within the framework of the IMO’s 2050 carbon neutrality objective, focusing on sociotechnical systems analysis. This research delves into the sustainable paradigm shift towards alternative marine fuels, such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, from a sociotechnical transition perspective, analyzing the multilevel perspective challenges and opportunities. Specifically, it scrutinizes the implications of adopting these alternative fuels for global shipping, identifying technical uncertainties, financial constraints, and infrastructure needs. Through a comprehensive review of the existing literature on ship emissions and alternative fuels, coupled with sociotechnical transition theory, this study addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in meeting the IMO’s environmental objectives. It emphasizes the necessity of collaborative governance, innovative niche strategies, and a holistic approach to leverage the current window of opportunity in facilitating the maritime industry’s transition to sustainable fuel options. Finally, this research enhances our understanding of the intricate interplay between technological, social, industrial, and cultural dynamics in the greening of shipping, and offers insights into the strategic adoption of environmentally friendly marine fuels for a sustainable future.
DA - 2024/03//
PY - 2024
PB - MDPI
VL - 16
IS - 6
SP - 2412
UR - https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/6/2412
DO - 10.3390/su16062412
LA - English
KW - Unspecified Feedstock
KW - Ammonia
KW - Hydrogen
KW - Methane (Natural Gas)
KW - Methanol
KW - Unspecified Pathway
KW - Comparative and Meta Studies
KW - Policy, Strategy and Transition Pathways
KW - Ocean-going Vessels
ER -
Abstract
This study investigates the transition to a sustainable shipping industry within the framework of the IMO’s 2050 carbon neutrality objective, focusing on sociotechnical systems analysis. This research delves into the sustainable paradigm shift towards alternative marine fuels, such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, from a sociotechnical transition perspective, analyzing the multilevel perspective challenges and opportunities. Specifically, it scrutinizes the implications of adopting these alternative fuels for global shipping, identifying technical uncertainties, financial constraints, and infrastructure needs. Through a comprehensive review of the existing literature on ship emissions and alternative fuels, coupled with sociotechnical transition theory, this study addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in meeting the IMO’s environmental objectives. It emphasizes the necessity of collaborative governance, innovative niche strategies, and a holistic approach to leverage the current window of opportunity in facilitating the maritime industry’s transition to sustainable fuel options. Finally, this research enhances our understanding of the intricate interplay between technological, social, industrial, and cultural dynamics in the greening of shipping, and offers insights into the strategic adoption of environmentally friendly marine fuels for a sustainable future.