Md Tazul Islam

Email: m.t.islam2@ncl.ac.uk

Project supervisors

• Dr Alan Murphy
• Dr Kayvan Pazouki

Project description

My research will help to reduce the contribution to airborne pollution from ships operating in ports. I will investigate operational and technological interventions.

Objectives

I will quantify emissions from ships in ports with respect to type, category and size.

I will evaluate the impacts of ship (airborne) emissions on the environment and human health.

I will identify mitigating measures and technologies.

I will highlight the regulations from different authorised ship’s regulatory bodies:

• impacts on public health
• impacts on ecosystems
• impacts on climate change

I will identify stakeholders involved in harbour operations that can influence the production of airborne emissions from ships. I will characterise their interrelationship.

I will develop a methodology to provide a relationship between port management and ship operators and owners. This will lead to a reduction of emissions at harbour areas.

I will evaluate mitigating measures and actions in a cost-effective way.

I will identify the challenges associated with achieving the targets for limiting emissions.

I will identify activities and procedures that stakeholders could adopt to reduce ship exhaust.

I will identify activities and procedures that stakeholders could adopt to reduce ship exhaust emissions within harbour areas.

Methodologies

A method for assessing the inventory of ship emissions within port limits is important. It will establish the benchmark performance. It will also provide science-based evidence for best practice.

The model strategy will serve the interests of transparent environment performance. It will also aim for the sustainable operation of ships in port and coastline areas.

Ongoing research will help fill the gaps in scientific understanding. It will continue to inform policymakers in implementing emission reduction and mitigation strategies in port areas.

Stronger integration of environmental objectives and requirements in port and ship activities will bring benefits for port-city areas. 'These areas are always densely populated. It will bring about new partnerships between all stakeholders in ship activities in the port vicinity. Inspired by the positive trends, the proposed novel approach can trigger lower emissions levels. It will evaluate further environmental performance.

In the favoured integrated novel approach, port authorities and shipping are proactively taking responsibility. They are living up to the expectations of reducing ship airborne emissions in port areas locally, regionally and globally.

The research study framework is transparent. It could be readily adapted to estimate ship exhaust emissions and their impact in harbour areas. It could provide science-based recommendations for stakeholders to adopt for the overall reduction of emissions in harbour areas.

Qualifications

Master of Business Administration in Ports & Shipping Management form The University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC)