Mr. Sandith Thandasherry, CEO of Navalt, recently delivered an impactful presentation at the FROST (Forum for River and Ocean Scientists and Technologists) conference in the historic temple town of Bhubaneswar. The event was well-attended, with participants from across India and beyond. Sandith’s paper delved into a fundamental aspect of marine transport economics: assessing the cost of energy in a vessel as a foundational step in understanding operational expenditure (OPEX). His insights highlighted the importance of this evaluation for making informed technology choices in marine transport, emphasising its role in supporting efficient, sustainable decision-making in the industry.

The paper is available for download below: