The decarbonisation of the maritime sector relies on research, development, demonstration, and deployment of scalable zero-emission energy solutions.

Stakeholders met at the International Chamber of Shipping to share their experience and expertise, in order to:

  • Identify the on-going challenges for decarbonising the sector
  • Understand the research gaps
  • Apply a solutions-led approach to identify ways forward to meet IMO targets
  • Discuss innovation, new technologies and fuel advancements
Nelson Mojarro, Head of Innovation and Partnerships at the International Chamber of Shipping, giving a lightning talk

Following a series of lightning talks from sector experts, the group participated in a series of workshops structured around 6 key themes:

  • Fuels
  • Propulsion systems
  • Port infrastructure
  • Vessel design
  • Operation an management of shipping
  • Marine regulations and policy
Participants engaged in a workshop activity

Conclusion

The outputs from the workshop were analysed and a Lotus Blossom Matrix was produced, summarising the in-depth discussions that took place, and there was a commitment from the stakeholders to continue engaging going forward around different themes.