Propulsion & Future Fuels

Call For Papers

Navigating the path to cleaner, more efficient shipping

Providing senior executives with a meeting place to share knowledge, discuss and learn the latest developments in efficient propulsion technologies and alternative fuels.

Topics

Topics for the 2026 Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference were:

  • Ammonia, design, safety, classification, and real-world applications
  • Drop-in fuels & biofuels, machinery impact, compatibility, and emissions outcomes
  • Bunkering, supply chain challenges, infrastructure, and cost barriers
  • Breaking barriers in alternative marine fuels & unlocking potential
  • Power in Sync: Connecting Hull, Energy, Fuel Efficiency and Propulsion Performance for Greater Efficiency
  • Wind-assisted propulsion, Installation, performance, and fuel savings
  • LNG: Methane slip, emissions monitoring, and regulatory compliance
  • Nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping, design, regulation, and operational considerations
  • Shipowner & operator perspectives, navigating fuel choice in an uncertain transition
  • Methanol, operational lessons, maintenance, efficiency, and bunkering
  • Retrofit & conversion, extending vessel value through decarbonisation and fuel readiness

Submissions

Companies, organisations, and individuals are invited to submit abstracts relating to our session topics.

Abstracts should be approximately 250 – 300 words and submissions should include a biography and headshot photo of the Speaker.

The call for papers for 2026 is now CLOSED

If you are interested in speaking opportunities for the 2026 event please contact Mia Lukeman-Knight

mlukemanknight@mercatormedia.com