Prioritizing Shipyard Conversion Requirements Regarding Green Ship and Green Shipyard Concept

Abstract

Zero waste to zero emission targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding ship emissions until 2070 brought the realization of the green ship and green shipyard concepts to the forefront. Shipyards around the world are predominantly second and third generation. The fourth and fifth generation shipyards do not fully meet the 2070 criteria. Therefore, it is necessary to build green shipyards or convert the existing shipyards to produce green ships. The study aims to determine the shipyards' conversion requirements and to prioritize the conversion needs so that a 32,000 DWT dry bulk carrier can be built and classified as a green ship. Qualitative research methods were used in the study, and the criteria determined in this context are analyzed using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). At the end of the study, suggestions for transformation strategies for green shipyards were developed.