Mark Craig
President - OneStep Power Solutions Inc.
Mark identified the need for improved methods of testing marine power systems as a result of over 25 years of experience as an electrician and electrical & electronics engineer. His experience includes inspecting, operating, building and commissioning DP3 vessels, and high-reliability infrastructure such as military, rail, hospitals, and industrial agriculture. Mark is intimately familiar with the challenges of the offshore industry and is committed to bringing efficient and effective power system testing solutions to the market. His unique and creative approach to power system validation has resulted in a range of data-centric solutions with outstanding repeatability and predictability.
Integrated Validation Strategies with Batteries on Board
The advent of batteries and hybrid propulsion systems has added layers of complexity to ship design. Yet safety assessments often focus narrowly on validating battery technology in isolation, neglecting crucial system interactions. This presentation outlines pitfalls with siloed approaches when incorporating batteries for hybrid or fully electric configurations. Attendees will learn how failures can propagate across interconnected systems if oversight persists. The talk highlights critical weaknesses missed by traditional validation methodologies and provides actionable recommendations for integrated verification strategies that examine a vessel holistically. The goal is safer battery adoption by anticipating failures stemming from unforeseen system dependencies