Presented By: Graham Sustainability Institute
Water@Michigan October Coffee Talk
Developing the State of Michigan's maritime strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Talk Description:
This Coffee Talk covers the development of Michigan's comprehensive maritime strategy, designed to promote greening, electrification, decarbonization, equity, environmental justice, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability within the state's maritime sector, while ensuring the efficient movement of goods. The focus encompasses commercial shipping, ferries, and recreational boating. Additionally, the strategy advocates for the sustainable development of commercial ports and recreational harbors throughout Michigan. The presentation will detail the stakeholder mapping and engagement process, the needs assessment, including an in-person workshop, and the final strategy and implementation plan. Combined with other state initiatives and regional and national efforts, this strategy and plan aim to support the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
About the Speaker:Thomas McKenney, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, College of Engineering
Thomas McKenney is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He directs a research laboratory in sustainable shipping, maritime decarbonization, and ship design. He also leads the development of a decarbonization education portfolio and manages collaborations with top industry centers and initiatives.
Thomas was previously Head of Ship Design at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (Center) in Copenhagen, a not-for-profit independent research and development (R&D) center with the vision to sustainably decarbonize the maritime industry by 2050. He was responsible for ship design activities within an active portfolio of over 50 R&D projects related to maritime sustainability and decarbonization, including alternative fuel pathways and ship technologies. Before joining the Center in 2021, he held various positions at Royal Caribbean Group, where he was the technical and project manager of $1 billion first-in-class cruise ship design and construction projects. Thomas holds four degrees from the University of Michigan, including a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
About Water@Michigan Coffee Talks:
Coffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty, staff, and students interested in water, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues, and meet new partners.
This academic year, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers, institutes, and external partners. Please fill out the linked form below to RSVP for the fall series. Upon registration, you will receive a calendar invite from Sarah Miller (milsar@umich.edu) with meeting-specific information.
Coffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs; we are not recording sessions at this time.
Please register here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks
This Coffee Talk covers the development of Michigan's comprehensive maritime strategy, designed to promote greening, electrification, decarbonization, equity, environmental justice, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability within the state's maritime sector, while ensuring the efficient movement of goods. The focus encompasses commercial shipping, ferries, and recreational boating. Additionally, the strategy advocates for the sustainable development of commercial ports and recreational harbors throughout Michigan. The presentation will detail the stakeholder mapping and engagement process, the needs assessment, including an in-person workshop, and the final strategy and implementation plan. Combined with other state initiatives and regional and national efforts, this strategy and plan aim to support the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
About the Speaker:Thomas McKenney, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, College of Engineering
Thomas McKenney is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He directs a research laboratory in sustainable shipping, maritime decarbonization, and ship design. He also leads the development of a decarbonization education portfolio and manages collaborations with top industry centers and initiatives.
Thomas was previously Head of Ship Design at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (Center) in Copenhagen, a not-for-profit independent research and development (R&D) center with the vision to sustainably decarbonize the maritime industry by 2050. He was responsible for ship design activities within an active portfolio of over 50 R&D projects related to maritime sustainability and decarbonization, including alternative fuel pathways and ship technologies. Before joining the Center in 2021, he held various positions at Royal Caribbean Group, where he was the technical and project manager of $1 billion first-in-class cruise ship design and construction projects. Thomas holds four degrees from the University of Michigan, including a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
About Water@Michigan Coffee Talks:
Coffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty, staff, and students interested in water, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues, and meet new partners.
This academic year, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers, institutes, and external partners. Please fill out the linked form below to RSVP for the fall series. Upon registration, you will receive a calendar invite from Sarah Miller (milsar@umich.edu) with meeting-specific information.
Coffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs; we are not recording sessions at this time.
Please register here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks
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