On 5th June 2024, the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) hosted a panel session at the Posidonia Maritime Exhibition 2024. The session, moderated by Stinne Taiger Ivø, BIMCO’s Deputy Secretary General, featured in-depth discussions on various regulations, including the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS), and FuelEU Maritime.
The panel delved into expert insights on these topics, while also considering data sharing and operational energy efficiency. With the implementation of FuelEU Maritime approaching in 2025, the event’s host, Nikolaus H. Schües, President and Chairperson of the Board at BIMCO, aptly themed the panel “The Future of maritime sustainability.”
The panel also included discussions on data sharing and operational energy efficiency, with notable contributions from panelists including Natalie Wong, Project Manager, Contracts & Clauses, BIMCO; Carl Lindahl, Project Manager, Contracts & Clauses, BIMCO; Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer, Star Bulk; Eleni Antoniadou, Lawyer, Gard; and Giannis Webster, Legal Counsel, Costamare Shipping Company.
One speaker elaborated on their company’s approach to fleet decarbonization:
“Currently, many new ships are being ordered with traditional fuels, which are far more energy-efficient than any other fuel at this time. Some shipowners are disposing of older, inefficient vessels and purchasing more environmentally friendly ships second-hand to renew their fleets. Several shipowners are highly proactive in this area. Gradually updating the fleet is a key focus of our decarbonization strategy.”
On the other hand, another speaker analyzed the current situation, saying, “From what I’ve heard from the Tokyo office in particular, many Japanese shipowners seem to see environmental regulations as an opportunity. In fact, these regulations will likely bring significant income to Japanese shipowners. However, some shipowners are taking a wait-and-see approach to understand what the best technology is. Some are experimenting with methanol, batteries, and other energy efficiency technologies.”
There was also a discussion on data sharing.
As FuelEU Maritime is set to be introduced next year, how the industry will gather information and move towards decarbonization will likely become a key issue in the future.
〆BIMCOはポシドニアでカンファレンスを開催した。
〆カンファレンスではCII（燃費実績格付制度）やEU―ETS（欧州排出量取引制度）、FuelEU Maritimeについて議論した。
BIMCO（ボルチック国際海運協議会）は２０２４年６月５日、ポシドニア海事展２０２４でパネルセッションを開催した。当日はStinne Taiger Ivø, BIMCO’s Deputy Secretary GeneralをモデレーターにCII（燃費実績格付制度）やEU―ETS（欧州排出量取引制度）、FuelEU Maritimeなどについて専門的な洞察を交えながら、様々な規制ついて議論した。同パネルでは、同時にデータ共有、運用エネルギー効率についても検討した。
２０２５年からFuelEU Maritimeの導入が迫っている中、主催者であるNikolaus H. Schües, President & Chairperson of the Board at BIMCOは今回のパネルテーマを「the future of maritime sustainability」とした。