Research is needed to identify which exact fuel and power options are appropriate for different ship types and sizes, to understand what bunkering (fueling) infrastructure is needed and where, and to estimate the production costs, feedstock supply, and life-cycle GHG emissions of these fuels. [...] Notably, the research team coordinated with the American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), representing many of the largest port authorities in the Great Lakes region, and the Lake Carriers’ Association, representing the U. [...] For the survey, port authorities were asked to respond to a range of questions for the port authority itself and, where possible, the “overall port.” The “overall port” encompasses the port authority, other relevant areas of the port, and privately owned terminals. [...] TECHNOLOGY REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY OPTIONS With the detailed fleet, port, and bunkering infrastructure profile obtained, the next step was to identify and evaluate alternative fuel and power options appropriate for Great Lakes vessels. [...] Total cost of ownership (TCO): The combined cost of vessel capital expenditures (CapEx, including engines, fuel storage, fuel systems, etc.) and operational expenditures (OpEx, including fuel and maintenance) of the baseline and alternative fuel and powered vessels.
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