The ocean sector finds itself in a critical moment, especially as the demand to decarbonize grows. Though long-haul is still the biggest emitter in the maritime industry, the need to decarbonize smaller
The ocean sector finds itself in a critical moment, especially as the demand to decarbonize grows. Though long-haul is still the biggest emitter in the maritime industry, the need to decarbonize smaller commercial and coastal vessels, including cruise ships, passenger ferries, platform supply vessels (PSVs), offshore service vessels (OSVs), and research ships, is on the rise. Particularly, passenger ferries are pushing into uncharted waters, increasingly being scrutinized by municipal, state, and federal regulators for their environmental impact. Siemens Energy, a global pioneer of electrification and propulsion technologies, is now a significant force helping ferry operators tackle these issues head-on.
Combining the strengths of Siemens Energy as a systems integrator and a portfolio of innovative technologies will change how passenger ferries work. MarineNews recently sat down with Ed Schwarz, the head of the New Marine Unit Sales for the U.S. and Canada at Siemens Energy.
Schwarz holds a BS in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. His diverse background includes time spent as a shipboard Marine Engineer and has since seen him transition into leadership roles. In his most recent role as the Vice President of Sales at ABB Marine Systems' North and South America
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