

The transition is a long-term one and it is accepted that a variety of operational and asset investment strategies will need to be considered. Many see 2020 as marking the start of the decade of decarbonisation as maritime stakeholders will continue to assess what is required to achieve the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) 2050 greenhouse gas ambitions and the opportunities and challenges presented by the shift to a low or zero-carbon future. What LR’s objectives for 2020 – for the domestic China region and rest of world? Moller – Maersk found that the best-positioned fuels for research and development into achieving zero net emissions for shipping are alcohol, biomethane, and ammonia. The next decade will require industry collaboration as shipping considers its decarbonisation options. Technology also offers significant opportunities for reducing the environmental footprint of international shipping and also the safety and welfare of people onboard. Developments around digitalisation and improved connectivity of systems onboard ships and between ship and shore offer some fantastic benefits to enhance safety at sea as well the environmental protection of assets. What opportunities are there in 2020 and ahead?Īs previously mentioned, the two mega-trends – digitalisation and decarbonisation – will shape shipping in the years ahead. And we’ll do this by being a trusted partner, working together to keep our clients’ businesses safe, sustainable and competitive. How will LR help the industry to overcome/understand these challenges?Īdapting to changes in our industry is nothing new for us – we’ve helped our customers evolve through three industrial revolutions already – and now we’re navigating the fourth. This means that our client’s needs, and our response to those needs, must continually evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities these disruptions will bring. The shipping industry is being disrupted and transformed by two mega-trends –digitalisation and decarbonisation, and more broadly the global challenge of sustainability.

Heading into 2020, what are the major challenges for the shipping industry? The Lloyd’s Register team will be at Marintec China 2019, which takes place in Shanghai from 3-6 December and celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Brown shares the company’s plans for the event which it has been an exhibitor at for over 30 years. Here’s an excerpt from that interview as published in Seatrade Maritime News This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.Ahead of Marintec China Seatrade Maritime News talked with Nick Brown, Marine & Offshore Director for Lloyd’s Register, about the mega-trends of digitalisation and decarbonisation and how the classification society is positioning to help its customers with these challenges. Guests were also feted as many of them were served sumptuous meals.Įntertainers who performed at the event include 2Baba, Mr Macaroni, Kizz Daniel, Asake, Waje, Omawumi, Small Doctor, Pasuma, Skiibii, Mayorkun, Joeboy, Patoranking, Broda Shaggi, Toyin Abraham and MI Abaga.Īll rights reserved.

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