
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
September 9, 2025
DATE: TUESDAY, 9 SEPTMBER 2025
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Onboard Carbon Capture Solutions
Technologies, Applications, Opportunities and Challenges
presented by Stian Aakre
General Manager Research & Development, Carbon Capture Solutions, Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment
Abstract:
Carbon Capture Solutions can provide shipowners with an alternative to meeting emissions regulations and allowing true carbon neutral operations.
This presentation will present the Carbon Capture Solutions technologies, applications and how the use of CCS brings benefits to the shipowner and the environment

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.