The maritime domain and sustainable energy are two critical aspects of the twenty first century
which will shape the future of humanity. Although the maritime domain is inextricably
interlinked with Sustainable Energy Security (SES) many aspects are discussed in isolated
silos. This book aims to fill in this gap by presenting a holistic view of the maritime
dimension of SES. It includes various topics such as the global energy system energy supply
chains energy trade shipping of energy commodities energy markets protection of maritime
energy supply lines and the role of military in providing maritime security. It also focuses on
harnessing offshore energy resources both hydrocarbons and marine renewable energy and
discusses the developments in lowering emissions from the shipping sector. The book is written
for the general reader as well as students who are undergoing a course in energy systems
maritime management naval studies and energy sustainability. The content is tailored to meet
the intellectual curiosity of the inquisitive reader and introduces various specialized topics
which are dealt in a simple and concise manner. It is hoped that this book would bridge the gap
in the understanding of the maritime dimension of SES.
