HONG
KONG, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marintec
Innovation 2024 (MINO 2024) was a resounding success, marking a
significant milestone in the maritime industry's journey towards
sustainability. The conference opened with a virtual welcome from
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary
General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), followed
by inspiring opening speeches from Mr. Zhang Xin, Deputy Director of the Shanghai
Municipal Transportation Commission, Ambassador Mikael H. Winther, Consul-General of
Denmark in Shanghai, Mr. Tobias
F. Svenningsen, Norwegian Consul General in Shanghai, and Ms. Anu Vuori, Finnish Consul
General in Shanghai. These
speeches set the stage for two days of strategic discussion and
insightful dialogue.
The event brought together over 500 esteemed speakers and
delegates from across the industry, all united by a common goal:
fostering a sustainable and decarbonised future for the maritime
sector. The highlights from the event, shared on the Marintec
WeChat Mini Program, were incredibly well received, attracting over
20,000 viewers. This enthusiastic engagement underscores the
growing interest and commitment within the industry to embrace
green development and decarbonisation.
The global maritime industry is at a pivotal moment of
transformation, with green development and decarbonisation rapidly
gaining momentum. Marintec Innovation, organised by Informa Markets
and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
(SSNAME), and co-organised by the China State Shipbuilding
Corporation, the China Association of the Shipbuilding Industry,
and the China Shipbuilding Engineering Society, provided a valuable
platform for key stakeholders to address these critical changes. We
extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Denmark, the Danish Export
Association, Danish Maritime, the Norwegian Business Association,
Norwegian Maritime Exporters, the UK's Department of Business and
Trade, and MercyShips for their unwavering support.
Marintec Innovation 2024 underscored the urgent need for the
maritime industry to transition from high carbon to low carbon, and
ultimately to zero carbon. Achieving these decarbonisation goals
requires a global rethink of the industry, necessitating
collaboration among governments, the financial sector, shipowners,
and regulators. The event, themed "Alternative Energy and Fuels
Contribute to Low-Carbon Maritime," was divided into three main
sessions: Review and Outlook, Sailing Efficiency, and
Industry-Chain Support for alternative energy sources.
Speakers emphasised that with the new IMO environmental
protection regulations, green and low-carbon development has become
a mandatory requirement for the international shipping industry.
The conference highlighted the importance of developing a consensus
on green fuels and decarbonisation, providing feasible technical
solutions, strengthening regulation and standardisation, and
offering continuous support for decarbonisation efforts.
The conference also addressed the significant impact of fuel
transformation in the shipping industry. According to the IMO,
global shipping consumes approximately 200 million tonnes of fossil
fuels annually, emitting around 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse
gases, which represents 13% of transport industry emissions.
Without effective measures, these emissions could rise to 18% of
global anthropogenic carbon emissions by 2050. The application of
green energy and low-carbon decarbonisation has become a central
focus for the shipping industry, driving the demand for green
fuels.
The shipbuilding industry is also at a critical stage of
transformation and upgrading. Accelerating the comprehensive green
transformation of the product, manufacturing, and supply chain
systems is an inevitable trend in the global shipbuilding industry.
Over the past 50 years, the maritime industry has been driven by
technological advances, international environmental regulations,
evolving ship design, digital intelligence processes, and changing
trade patterns. Now, the integration of green, low-carbon, and
digital intelligence development is critical to the industry's
future.
The industry is already abuzz with excitement as it prepares for
next year's big event, Marintec China 2025. Riding on the success
of Marintec Innovation 2024, Marintec 2025 will feature alternative
energy sources and the industry chain with a dedicated 'Energytec'
zone, continuing to explore cutting-edge solutions that bridge the
gap between the maritime industry and sustainable energy practices.
Due to the overwhelming demand for space at Marintec China 2025,
with over 80% of the exhibition space already booked, the
organising committee has confirmed that an additional hall will be
made available. The upcoming event is expected to be another
record-breaking edition. Please mark your calendars for
2-5 December 2025 at the Shanghai New
International Expo Center. We look forward to seeing you in
Shanghai!
Marintec Innovation Conference
Background:
Following its inaugural edition in 2017
during Marintec China, the Marintec Innovation Conference will be
held in December of even-numbered years in Shanghai. Organised by Informa Markets and
SSNAME, Marintec Innovation continues to provide a unique platform
for fostering interactions on diverse findings and advancements in
the maritime industry
Marintec Innovation's Themes
2017: Cruise Shipbuilding at Marintec China
2018: International Marine Intelligent Energy Efficiency
Technology
2020: The Fourth Industrial Revolution at Sea
2022: Defining the Path to Decarbonisation
2024: Alternative Energy and Fuels Contribute To Low-carbon
Maritime
Organisers of Marintec China:
Marintec China is organised and managed by Informa Markets and
Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
(SSNAME).
Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist
markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of
more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets
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provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities
to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face
exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data
solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a
diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking
opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For
more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com
Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
(SSNAME)
Shanghai Society of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineers
(SSNAME), founded in early 1951, is the first scientific and
technological society in the field of shipbuilding and marine
engineering of the People's Republic of
China. SSNAME currently has 5,000 individual members and
more than 60 group members. It has 5 working Committees, 11
Specialized Committees and 3 Representative offices. As an
important non-governmental scientific and technological society
with high reputation and influence in the international field of
shipbuilding and marine engineering, SSNAME has been committed to
promoting the progress of shipbuilding and marine engineering
technology and international exchanges and cooperation. SSNAME has
established closely cooperative relations with 14
well-known overseas maritime engineering societies,
such as SNAME, RINA, STG, JSNAOE, SNAK and so on. It is the
initiator and first chairman of the Pan-Asian Association of
Maritime Engineering Societies (PAAMES) and is also a member of the
International Standing Committee of the World Maritime Technology
Conference (WMTC). The "Xin Yixin Ship and Marine Engineering
Science and Technology Innovation Award" founded by SSNAME has
become an important award for scientific and technological talents.
SSNAME organizes many academic exchanges, popular science and
scientific and technological publication every year. For more
information, please visit www.ssname.com.cn.
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