Elias Boletis

Elias holds a mechanical and electrical engineering degree from NTUA, Greece (1980) and an MSc from the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Belgium (1981). He received a PhD in applied sciences from the University of Brussels, Belgium (1985). Until recently he served at Wärtsilä Corporation in leading technical positions as head of technology and product director. He drove the development of electronic engines and introduced a few new propulsion products and energy efficiency technologies. He is currently Chair of CIMAC WG10 (primarily ship owners) and is senior advisor on vessel propulsion and energy efficiency, leading his company Enarete Marine BV and assisting Bound4Blue.

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Presentation

The challenges to shipowners in the decarbonization process, and the responsibilities of equipment manufacturers

This presentation will unpick the questions which arise about the drivers of technological progress toward decarbonization in the marine sector. Are they pulled along by demand from shipowners or pushed forward by equipment manufacturers? What are the implications of either approach? Which would be best and should either do more of the same, less or something entirely different? Elias Boletis is uniquely placed to provide insight into these questions. He is responsible for the CIMAC Working Group 10 ‘End Users’, who are primarily shipowners. He provides a link between shipowners and the equipment manufacturers for the marine sector.