* ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Murat BAYRAKTAR a*, Dokuz Eylül University Maritime Faculty, Adatepe Neighborhood Dogus Street No: 207/0, İzmir 35390, Turkey World Journal of Environmental Research Volume 10, Issue 2, (2020) 61-74 www.wjer.eu An assessment on the efficient use of hybrid propulsion system in marine vessels Murat BAYRAKTAR a* , Dokuz Eylül University Maritime Faculty, Adatepe Neighborhood Dogus Street No: 207/0, İzmir 35390, Turkey A. Güldem CERİT b , Dokuz Eylül University Maritime Faculty, Adatepe Neighborhood Dogus Street No: 207/0, İzmir 35390, Turkey Suggested Citation: Bayraktar, M. & Cerit A. G. (2020). An assessment on the efficient use of hybrid propulsion system in marine vessels. World Journal of Environmental Research. 10(2), 61- 74. https://doi.org/10.18844/wjer.v10i2.5346 Received from August 19, 2020; revised from October 01, 2020; accepted from December 24, 2020; Selection and peer review under responsibility of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Sonmez, Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus, Cyprus. ©2020 Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi. All rights reserved Abstract Many improvements are performed in the maritime industry to ensure sustainability and energy efficiency. The use of hybrid propulsion systems (HPS) in marine vessels constitutes one of the developments in this field. In this study,both economic and environmental benefits are targeted. The study aims to reduce the high fuel consumption of the engine per unit power at low loads and minimization of emissions by sourcing them from main engine by HPS. Overcoming the limitations of Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) of International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) are desired and the research hopes for a beneficial result on Energy Efficiency Measures such as Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI). A comprehensive study is accomplished on the hybrid propulsion system components and the keywords used in the literature review are revealed. Furthermore, the articles that have “efficiency”, “vessel”, “propulsion” and “marine” topics published in Web of Science (WOS) between 1975-2020 are examined and 44 studies are obtained. The studies that have been reached are analyzed and interests of them are collect under the 18 heading and the focal point of each study is highlighted in article. According to the results, the hybrid system provides low fuel consumption, minimizes emissions and costs, complies with the regulations of the International Maritime Organization, uses renewable energy sources, encourages the use of electric motors in addition to internal combustion engines, increases the efficiency of energy storage systems among other things. This article will be a significant resource for academicians, experts and companies on the Hybrid propulsion system in setting their focus. Keywords: Hybrid propulsion, Energy saving, Global warming.