As regulations and economic considerations continue to shape the future of the maritime industry, energy efficiency technologies (EETs) have emerged as a key avenue to mitigating higher fuel costs and reducing emissions.

In this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Oliver Woodard, Sales Director for Silverstream Technologies, and Jessie Wilson, Manager of the ABS Houston Sustainability Center, joined host Brad Cox to discuss the driving forces behind EETs, their role in enhancing efficiency while meeting regulatory compliance, and Silverstream’s air lubrication technology.

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Key Points

• EETs are essential for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Air lubrication systems reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
• Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for innovation.
• Air lubrication technology is gaining traction in various ship segments.
• Shipowners are increasingly viewing EETs as necessary tools.

Guests

Oliver Woodard is a Sales Director for Gas for Silverstream Technologies. He joined Silverstream in July 2021. Specializing in the gas segment, he is responsible for helping owners and charterers navigate the complex landscape to achieve their vessel efficiency ambitions and solve their problems by finding win-win solutions. The gas segment has become Silverstream’s most diverse customer segment, featuring over 65 of Silverstream’s 240+ newbuild and retrofit projects with 10+ owners and their charterers. Before Silverstream, Oliver spent six years at ExxonMobil in a variety of marine roles, including chartering, vessel operations, marine fuels and lubricants in addition to gas and power trading risk management.

Jessie Wilson a Sustainability Manager with over 15 years of industry experience, including more than a decade at ABS. Her background spans marine and offshore classification as well as oil and gas operations, with expertise in drilling, completions, and well testing. She currently oversees sustainability initiatives across the Western Hemisphere, leading a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing innovation, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. Jessie is recognized for her strategic leadership and her ability to align global objectives with operational execution.