Why Sustainability is More Than Going Green

Developing industry-changing technology to promote sustainable practices has been a challenge that marine companies have taken on as the industry commits itself to responsible business. This webinar will examine real-world examples of how marine tech companies have successfully implemented sustainability into their practice and why it’s been more than simply “going green.”
Senior leaders foresee environmental issues to have the most impact in the coming decade for the global maritime industry, particularly as related to decarbonization and new regulations, according to a 2021 Global Maritime Issues Monitor report. Sea Machines partners with technology leaders to discuss:
Technologies that enable going green and real-life applications and use cases
Regulations and societal demands of going green and commercially available, proven technologies, that meet these regulations
The road map to a sustainable future
John Donovan, Vice President Operations, FUELTRAX
John’s role at NCS is to deliver operational efficiency solutions to vessel owners and international energy partners, ensuring complete client satisfaction and “no-fail” support to their highly complex maritime operations.
Experienced in providing sophisticated solutions to challenging problem sets, often in the most austere environments, John ensures FUELTRAX installations and services are performed to the highest standard, regardless of the time and place.
A professionally licensed deck officer and former Maritime Operations Officer for the Department of the Navy, John is a skilled vessel pilot and has deep experience in operational planning, maritime command, and control (C2), cross-functional leadership, and contingency management. As a Navy reserve officer, he has previously activated and deployed to lead maritime operations and programs for various US Navy units around the globe.
Graduating from State University of New York Maritime College with a BS in Marine Transportation in 2002 and receiving his direct commission into the Navy Reserve in 2006, he has also received several federal employee and military awards, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Dr. Daniel Chatterjee, Director Technology Management & Regulatory Affairs, Head of the Green- and High-Tech and NetZero@PowerSystems Program of Rolls-Royce
Daniel Chatterjee is responsible for technology management and regulatory affairs of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a world-class provider of power solutions for marine and infrastructure applications.
Since 2015, Daniel is also in charge of the Green- and High-Tech Program, which drives the development of new technologies and solutions for environmentally friendly propulsion and power solutions. Further he took over also the lead of the NetZero@PowerSystems climate strategy program in order to achieve “net zero carbon” in 2050. Daniel Chatterjee began his career in 2001 at Daimler AG, where he worked as a project manager for Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment in the R&D department. In 2009, he transferred to MTU Friedrichshafen, which became part of Rolls-Royce's Power Systems division in 2014. Here he held various management positions for the areas of product management and exhaust after treatment.
Daniel studied physics in Heidelberg and obtained his doctorate in chemical physics in 2001.
Michael Gordon Johnson, Founder and CEO Sea Machines Robotics, Inc.
Michael Gordon Johnson has over 25 years of experience in oceanic domains and technology, serving as a Merchant Marine officer, marine engineer, and 3x entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Sea Machines, a USA-based tech company that is the leading provider of autonomous control and intelligent perception systems for marine vessels. The company brings AI and computer vision technology to the established domains of marine commerce, science, and recreation. In 2019, the company launched the SM series, systems for workboats, utility craft, and security vessels, to the global marine market, after which Michael secured Series B funding.
Previously, Michael was a Vice President at Crowley Maritime and their affiliate company, Titan Salvage, where he wrote the proposal to raise the wrecked COSTA CONCORDIA cruise ship, a successful and profitable project that earned over $1.3 billion in revenue. Michael has held executive positions at other tech and maritime companies including Texas Marine & Offshore Projects and Green Living.
Michael holds a primary goal of building progressive and sustainable innovation for modern society and is committed to responsible business. Sea Machines operates with engrained goals of zero impact to the natural environment and societal support through education and uplift. He happily resides near Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and 2 sons.