Decarbonisation advisory panel launches

Supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Maritime Foundation’s IAP draws on the knowledge of industry leaders. It will discuss pathways to maritime decarbonisation, policies that could help accelerate the transition, and proposed actions to be taken by Maritime Singapore, the ecosystem comprising Singapore’s global hub port, shipping and maritime services.

“I am pleased that we have been able to gather a strong group of industry leaders to develop a holistic strategy on maritime decarbonisation. We will look at policy options and enablers that position Singapore to play its part in this global effort,” said Andreas Sohmen-Pao, chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation and chairman of the IAP.

Recognising that the topic is cross-disciplinary in nature, the IAP draws on the expertise of leaders from shipping companies, port operators, academia, class societies, insurance and finance players, energy companies, engine makers, shipyards, shipping associations, and government.

The IAP convened its inaugural meeting on 1 July via video conference, and was joined by Singapore’s senior minister of state for health and transport, Dr Lam Pin Min, and IMO secretary-general, Kitack Lim.