MTCC Caribbean’s First Regional Workshop “Progressing Maritime Decarbonisation in the Caribbean”

20-21 February 2025

The Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC) Caribbean, in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), hosted its 1st Regional Workshop under the Global MTCC Caribbean Network (GMN) Phase II Project in Trinidad and Tobago, from the 20th to 21st February 2025. The GMN Phase II Project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the IMO. This workshop, titled “Progressing Maritime Decarbonisation in the Caribbean”, aimed to strengthen the region’s capacity to implement maritime decarbonisation technologies, focusing on sustainable financing and empowering women in maritime to contribute to a cleaner, more inclusive future.

The workshop brought together industry experts, maritime administrations, technology providers, academics, researchers, and other related stakeholders from the Caribbean region. The workshop was also designed to directly support the work of the pilot projects under the GMN Project and considered planning and delivery of training to participants. This will include training local stakeholders on the potential of technology application and financial mobilization to reduce operational costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Benefitting the Future: Participants from the Caribbean region had their maritime decarbonisation capabilities enhanced. The workshop included sessions on:

  1. Maritime decarbonisation initiatives in ports and maritime shipping in the Caribbean.
  2. Insights on the challenges and opportunities for advancing decarbonisation initiatives in the Caribbean region.
  3. Advancing SDG 5 in the Caribbean maritime domain.
  4. Identification of gaps and opportunities to advance SDG 5 in the Caribbean maritime industry.
  5. Insights on applicable mechanisms and strategies for accessing financing for maritime decarbonization initiatives in the Caribbean region.
  6. Public and private partnerships and regional collaboration for maritime decarbonisation.
  7. Identification of next steps to advancing maritime decarbonisation initiatives in the Caribbean region.

Empowering Women in Maritime: The event went beyond advancing maritime decarbonisation technology. The workshop featured a session that aimed to identify and address gaps and opportunities to advance SDG 5 in the maritime domain.