Shipping industry questions ‘Green Agenda’
There are more and more reasons for the shipping industry to invest in green initiatives, but most companies say more options need to be made available if they are to follow the ‘Green Agenda’, says a new report.
A recent survey carried out by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and Colfax Fluid Handling revealed that 88% of the industry agrees that the ‘Green Agenda’ is good the global maritime industry, but less than 46% say it actually offers good value for money.
“The survey results are really interesting and clearly highlight that the industry as a whole could use a best-practice guide or a set of options that are clearly available,” said John Barnes of the IMarEST.
With around 200 responses, the survey also claims that 75% think the ‘Agenda’ can impact business and could act as a success factor, but more needs to be done to make it an attractive financial investment.
“There are a number of initiatives available to shipping companies, but it is difficult to work out which solutions work, and for whom, when there are so many out there,” Mr Barnes added.
On the back of this survey, the IMarEST and Colfax are holding a roundtable discussion which is set to create an industry debate to address what the sector needs to do and discuss going forward.
The ‘Making the Green Agenda Pay’, invitation-only roundtable will take place on 28th October.
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