Future Maritime Leaders
The Future Maritime Leaders essay competition calls on aspiring decision-makers and opinion-shapers to add their perspective to the discussion on human sustainability in the maritime industry.
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07.06.2023
DownloadFuture maritime leaders invited to help set the course for an inclusive transition to a zero-emission future
The Global Maritime Forum’s fifth annual Future Maritime Leaders essay competition asks students and young professionals to share their thoughts on how we can ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a more sustainable maritime industry. Three winners will receive an all-expenses-paid invitation to the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit 2023 in Athens.
31.05.2023New report of 373 pilot projects reveals highly collaborative approach to decarbonising shipping
15.05.2023DownloadThe West Australia-East Asia iron ore green corridor is within reach
A new study from the West Australia – East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor Consortium finds that ships powered by clean ammonia 1 could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030.
10.05.2023DownloadThe Sea Cargo Charter elects new Chair and Vice Chair
Rasmus Bach Nielsen (Trafigura Maritime Logistics) was elected as Chair and Eman Abdalla (Cargill Ocean Transportation) was elected Vice Chair of the Sea Cargo Charter Association.
27.04.2023DownloadNew study finds 15 key pain points for women at sea
A new study from the All Aboard Alliance workstream for Diversity@Sea features interviews with 115 anonymous women seafarers from all ranks. Their accounts form the basis of a multi-year effort by the All Aboard Alliance to improve living- and working conditions for women at sea.
24.04.2023DownloadNeptune Indicator suggests crew change situation remains stable
Well into 2023, the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests that the crew change situation is slowly returning to the pre-covid normal. Across the industry, restrictions and protocols are being re-evaluated and toned down.
20.04.2023DownloadSurvey suggests a multi-fuel future for the shipping industry on the path to zero emissions
To understand how shipping industry leaders are thinking about future fuels and what their plans and projections are to adopt cleaner fuels and efficiency-boosting technologies, the Global Maritime Forum, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, and the Mærsk Mc Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping conducted a survey of major shipping companies, with analytical support by McKinsey & Company.
27.03.2023DownloadShipping industry can save $50 bn through four enablers of operational efficiency
Short-term actions that improve the operational efficiency of existing vessels – saving fuel, money, and time through changes in ship speed and performance – can play a critical role in reducing emissions today
22.03.2023Maritime, mining, steel, and energy industry leaders join forces to develop first-ever concept for a green corridor between South Africa and Europe
A new consortium will explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe. This ground breaking initiative is the first of its kind from Africa and represents an important step in the region’s involvement in shipping’s decarbonization.
26.01.2023Marine insurers publish landmark climate report
The first Annual Disclosure Report for Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance is a landmark step forward towards transparency in the maritime and insurance sectors. The data will act as a stepping-stone for the Signatories to engage their clients in a discussion about climate change, technology, and new risks.