01/08/2026
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Tony Zhao, Senior Project Engineer, Shell US will speak on “The Adoption of Hybrid Vessels” at the 2026 Port of the Future Conference, to be held March 24-25, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
Register for the 2026 Port of the Future Conference at: https://portofthefutureconference.com/registration/
The adoption of hybrid vessel technology is gaining traction in the maritime industry due to its ability to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs, and enhance operational performance. Hybrid systems combine conventional diesel engines with battery power, reducing fuel consumption and operating emissions. These systems are being used in various vessel types, including RoRo and RoPax ferries, tugs, research vessels, and other special-purpose ships. The trend includes advancements in battery technology, increased use of fuel cells, and retrofits of existing ships.
Hybrid electric power systems allow for lower horsepower options and more compact engines, providing OEMs and vessel owners with an array of options to optimize their fuel or power choice based on energy preference and fuel availability.
Tony Zhao has been with Shell for over 10 years with a varied background in Upstream, Projects, and Trading & Supply. He is the Shell Subject Matter Expert for marine batteries and manages electrification projects in the Americas region. His goal is to help Shell businesses reduce cost and emissions by leveraging electrification technologies in ships and ports.
The 2026 Port of the Future Conference, hosted by New Wave Media International, will host representatives from over 50 ports worldwide from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. This year’s event includes nine (9) informative tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0; Increasing Ports Operational Efficiency; Ensuring U.S. Maritime Security; Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Port Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management; Advances in Dredging Technology and Techniques and other relevant topics.
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