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Overview

  • The scope of topics is introduced by providing an overview of marine propulsion using batteries and fuel cells, and their integration. Typical battery usage in marine applications and how batteries are used in ships are highlighted.
  • Hybrid systems that include more than one power source are explained, with a focus on batteries and fuel cells. Introductory information is provided to clarify the role of these power sources within hybrid propulsion systems.
  • Intelligent energy management systems for hybrid propulsion systems are focused on. This includes modeling the hybrid propulsion system and formulating the optimal energy management problem.
  • The use of deep reinforcement learning to solve optimal energy management problems is covered. Fundamental concepts of deep reinforcement learning and the structure of the learning framework are briefly explained.
  • The presentation is concluded with a demonstration showing how a generic energy management framework can be applied to real-world ships. This demonstration is presented as a collaborative effort with an external partner.
Updated on Jan 18, 2026