
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
June 10, 2025
DATE: TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2025
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Decarbonizing Shipping
presented by Johannes Lauterbach, Dr.-Ing,
Head of Business Development & Digitalization, Marine Four-Stroke & License
Abstract:
The presentation addresses the challenges and opportunities of decarbonizing maritime shipping. It touches on different pathways (fuels, exhaust, efficiency) with a focus on fuels in particular.
Different technical realization options for various fuel alternatives will be shown, along their individual challenges and benefits, implications for vessels and applicability.
Additionally, the exhaust pathway of GHG emissions will be detailed, putting some focus especially on managing CH4 emissions in shipping, the basic mechanisms and options to reduce their impact.
Speaker: Johannes Lauterbach, Dr.-Ing./ Head of Business Development & Digitalization, Marine Four-Stroke & License
Johannes has fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering and product management of medium speed four-stroke combustion engines. Specializing in product portfolio development for long-term market requirements.
Experience in marine strategies for special markets, four-stroke engine technology, decarbonization, autonomous operation, carbon capture in shipping.

Atlantic Branch – Shipbuilders and Marine Golf Tournament
The Atlantic Branch is participating in the Shipbuilders and Marine Golf Tournament taking place June 12, 2025 at the Chester Golf and Country Club. The branch is putting in a team of 4 and will cover 50% of the entrance fee. If you are interested in participating, please download the registration form HERE.
Great Lakes Branch Annual Golf Tournament
Register for the Great Lakes Annual Golf Tournament taking place Friday June 13, 2025 at Rolling Meadows Golf & Country Club, Niagara Falls.
RSVP before June 6 at cimareglb@gmail.com

Branch Meeting May – Atlantic
Branch Meeting May – Atlantic
May 2025
DATE: THURSDAY, May 15, 2025
TIME: 1200 noon Atlantic Time
LOCATION: Brightwood Golf Club
TITLE: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTMS – SUPPORTABILITY INTO THE FUTURE
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Conventional Gas-Based Systems (FM-200 and FK-5-1-12 / Novec)
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Viable and Environmentally Friendly Alternatives
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Inert Gas Systems (IG-541)
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Water Mist Systems (Hi-Fog)
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Aerosol Suppression (FirePro)
RSVP
Travis Franklin,
Secretary, Atlantic Branch
travisfranklin67@gmail.com