Nigel Quinn

Quinn joined Bibby Marine after previous CEO roles from within the Bibby Line Group of companies. He held prior senior roles within global operating companies such as General Electric, Algeco and Ashtead Group. He has previous experience in the offshore oil and gas sectors, along with extensive experience in the exciting offshore wind and renewables markets in a marine shipping and geoscience capacity. Having worked in industrial companies for over 20 years, Quinn is passionate about embracing the energy transition and the speed at which we all work together toward decarbonizing our planet. Quinn is also on the steering group of Operation Zero, he consulted on Maritime UK’s Offshore Wind Plan and he is a member of the National Shipbuilding Office’s Shipyards of the Future group.

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Presentation

Decarbonizing service operation vessels (SOVs) – the eSOV

It is estimated that 150+ SOVs will be required in Europe by 2050, representing 1.05mT of CO2 emissions each year and a potential financial liability of US$2.5m per vessel over its lifespan. Following the award of UK government ZEVI (Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure competition) funding, a consortium of partners has been formed to develop the world's first electric service operation vessel (eSOV), with a methanol range extender – dual-fuel hybrid. This vessel has the potential for 100% battery operation, equating to a true net zero operation.