James McPaul
Application Engineer
Volvo Penta
About the Speaker
A multi-skilled commissioning/application engineer, qualified in mechanical and electrical competencies which have been applied offshore/onshore in Oil & Gas, Marine, industrial Diesel and transmission engineering applications worldwide over 24 years.
Now focusing on marine commercial propulsion including alternative fuels, hybrid / electric solutions and power generation.
Project management experience from conception to completion. First point of contact for new product application and technical support for OEM's, dealers, shipyards and boat builders.
Interfacing closely with classification society’s, Naval Architects, shipyards and operators to ensure maximum performance and efficiency is achieved.
Now focusing on marine commercial propulsion including alternative fuels, hybrid / electric solutions and power generation.
Project management experience from conception to completion. First point of contact for new product application and technical support for OEM's, dealers, shipyards and boat builders.
Interfacing closely with classification society’s, Naval Architects, shipyards and operators to ensure maximum performance and efficiency is achieved.
Attending
Seawork - Conference Room 1
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Propulsion systems - the Good, the Bad, and the Reality
Live - In-Person Event
Live
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Propulsion systems - the Good, the Bad, and the Reality
Conference Room 1
Propulsion in Practice: Matching Systems to Operations
Speaker's Sessions (2)
Date
Session
Seawork - Conference Room 1
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025
9:50 AM - 11:00 AM | Europe/London
Live
English
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Propulsion systems - the Good, the Bad, and the Reality
The Good, The Bad and The Reality
Workboats face a complex propulsion evolution, with efficiency, sustainability, and practicality shaping future choices.
Propulsion systems come with individual advantages and trade-offs, shaped by operational demands, vessel design, plus challenging weather and sea conditions. In this session we will be discussing the Good, the Bad, and the Reality of vessel propulsion choice and how they each affect a vessels overall efficiency.
Our expert speakers will tackle key discussion points on reliability, power, range and manoeuvrability with the realities of capital costs, supply chain challenges, emissions reduction and regulatory pressure.
Workboats face a complex propulsion evolution, with efficiency, sustainability, and practicality shaping future choices.
Propulsion systems come with individual advantages and trade-offs, shaped by operational demands, vessel design, plus challenging weather and sea conditions. In this session we will be discussing the Good, the Bad, and the Reality of vessel propulsion choice and how they each affect a vessels overall efficiency.
Our expert speakers will tackle key discussion points on reliability, power, range and manoeuvrability with the realities of capital costs, supply chain challenges, emissions reduction and regulatory pressure.
Seawork 2025 Jun 10
Presented by Seawork
Speakers (5)
James McPaul
Application Engineer, Volvo PentaAlex Stevens
Technical Sales Director, CJR PropulsionModerators (2)
Kerrie Forster
CEO, Workboat AssociationSession
Conference Room 1
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Europe/London
Live
English
Propulsion in Practice: Matching Systems to Operations
How are propulsion systems performing in service, and what does that mean for long-term cost and reliability?
With an increasing range of propulsion options available, propulsion choice has a direct and long-term impact on operating cost, reliability, and vessel use. This session focuses on how different propulsion systems – including traditional diesel – are performing, where efficiencies are being realised, and where hidden costs or operational constraints have emerged. Speakers will share applied experience to help operators reduce risk, avoid costly mismatches, and select propulsion solutions that support commercial performance in service.
Commercial resilience and operational performance are central themes across the 2026 programme. These free-to-attend, bite-size sessions focus on where emerging technologies and operational choices are delivering measurable value in service.
Drawing on real-world experience, sessions will explore the commercial realities of autonomy, the performance and risk profile of different propulsion systems, and how vessel operations and infrastructure can adapt to evolving offshore wind market conditions.
With an increasing range of propulsion options available, propulsion choice has a direct and long-term impact on operating cost, reliability, and vessel use. This session focuses on how different propulsion systems – including traditional diesel – are performing, where efficiencies are being realised, and where hidden costs or operational constraints have emerged. Speakers will share applied experience to help operators reduce risk, avoid costly mismatches, and select propulsion solutions that support commercial performance in service.
Commercial resilience and operational performance are central themes across the 2026 programme. These free-to-attend, bite-size sessions focus on where emerging technologies and operational choices are delivering measurable value in service.
Drawing on real-world experience, sessions will explore the commercial realities of autonomy, the performance and risk profile of different propulsion systems, and how vessel operations and infrastructure can adapt to evolving offshore wind market conditions.
Speakers (4)
Eugene Bari
CEO, Ecomar PropulsionDan Hook
Co-Founder, RAD Propulsion LtdModerator (1)
Noel Tomlinson
Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial Maritime, BMTStarts in
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5 days
20hours
32 minutes