GMN

Sustainable Technologies in focus at MTCC Asia Conference

Emerging innovative solutions for low-carbon and green shipping were the focus of the International Conference-Exhibition on Maritime Technology for Climate Mitigation (Confex) held virtually and with some people attending in person (11-13 July), as part of the China Maritime Day Shanghai Forum.

Energy efficiency in ports to support maritime decarbonization

The maritime industry and particularly ports are part of the solution towards decarbonizing the maritime sector and can contribute towards the UN goal of achieving clean and affordable energy, panelists told a side-event on ports, held during the United Nations-led Ministerial-level Thematic Forums (21-25 June) on energy action.

PROJECT EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce the nine-month extension of the GMN project. This additional time will allow MTCCs to work towards financial sustainability as well as to continue their efforts in building regional capacity for the implementation of IMO emissions regulations (MARPOL Annex VI) and the decarbonization of maritime operations. The project is now scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2022.

MTCC-Africa Virtual Energy Efficiency Conference and Exhibition

The CONFEX provided a series of highly interactive knowledge sharing and business networking platforms to connect like-minded individuals and innovative solution providers around the world to address the challenges and opportunities in climate action within the maritime sector.

MTCC Caribbean Maritime Climate Action Conference & Exhibition, 24-26 February, 2021

Welcome to MTCC Caribbean’s conference and exhibition focussing on climate action in the maritime sector and energy efficiency. This online conference spans three days covering updates on the work of Global MTCC Network (GMN), contemporary issues affecting climate action in the maritime sector and delves into the technological considerations for decarbonizing the maritime sector. A virtual exhibition hall showcasing technology, alternative fuel suppliers as well as knowledge providers will be available for the duration of the conference.

MTCC-Africa National Workshop in conjunction with Benin

MTCC Africa’s virtual webinar was hosted in conjunction with Directorate of the Merchant Marine – Benin on 26 January 2021 and highlighted the need for the Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating to the Improvement of Energy Efficiency in Ports plus the shipping industry at large.

MTCC Asia - Virtual Regional Ship Energy Efficiency Technology Conference

As part of MTCC Asia’s continuing efforts on promoting the reduction of GHG emissions in the maritime sector, representatives of stakeholders from the region had a lively discussion around the energy efficient technologies and operational measures at its Regional Conference held on 13-15 January 2021. The Conference, attended by over 60 participants from maritime authorities, industry academia and technology providers in Asia, addressed the outcomes of IMO’s MEPC 75, key points of the fourth GHG Study Report, and latest practices on ship energy efficiency solutions.

MTCC Asia - Global Green Maritime Forum

MTCC Asia in collaboration with Shanghai maritime University and Shanghai Municipal Government successfully concluded Global Green Maritime Forum that was held virtually on 18 November. The Forum focused on t the latest developments in national policies and crucial measures to support decarbonization of the maritime sector.

MTCC Africa - Workshop on the Role of Women in Decarbonization

MTCC-Africa successfully concluded Workshop on the Role of Women in Decarbonization that was held virtually on 29 October. The workshop focused on climate change mitigation in the maritime and shipping industry, taking into account the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Agenda and Goals (UN SDGs) and in particular Goal 5 on gender equality.