A study launched to explore use of alternative fuels in US Great Lakes Seaway system

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and other partners will carry out a 16-month study on how to curb shipping emissions in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System.

MAP: The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. Canadian Geographic

The Great Lakes are a series of large interconnected freshwater lakes in Canada, with some spilling into the US. The St. Lawrence river links these lakes to the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Some of the bunker options in the region are Quebec City, Montreal and Kingston in Canada.

During the study period, the parties will assess the potential for using alternative fuels and power options in the region. They will also map out vessels already operating in the Great Lakes along with port and fuel infrastructure.

They will list domestic and international regulations needed to boost demand for alternative fuels on these shipping lanes.

The study will be led by clean transport NGO the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) along with the shipping classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP).

By Nithin Chandran

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