Call for speakers

The Arctic is experiencing accelerated warming due to climate change, surpassing the global average rate. While the region’s communities depend on shipping for their development, the Arctic environment harbours an exceptionally fragile and unique ecosystem. Sustainable shipping practices are key to unlocking economic opportunities while ensuring responsible management that safeguards the environment. We actively seek presentations that spotlight strategies and best practices geared towards mitigating the environmental impact of shipping activities in the Arctic, fostering engagement with its communities, and charting a responsible course forward.

Decarbonization stands as the foremost environmental priority within the marine transportation sector. We are seeking presentations that delve into various facets of decarbonization, encompassing topics such as alternative fuels, tools and strategies for emission reduction, electrification, and battery technologies. Particularly, we are keen on real-life projects, partnerships with Green Marine members, and the lessons learned from these endeavours, both from the landside and seaside perspectives.

In light of the recent release of the updated IMO guidelines on the reduction of underwater noise and the revised IMO guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling, the shipping industry is advancing in its efforts to identify tools and technologies that will curtail its impact on marine mammals and aquatic life. We invite presentations that explore these subjects from diverse angles, including the practical implementation of the new guidelines, initiatives focused on data collection regarding underwater noise, the development of innovative and less disruptive technologies, and the dissemination of best practices for in-water hull cleaning, among others.

In recent years, several shipyards in North America have joined Green Marine, and the Green Marine Europe certification is on the verge of extending its scope to the shipbuilding sector. The Green Marine program is being tailored to accommodate this sector's distinctive activities and challenges. To inform this ongoing effort, we welcome presentation proposals that focus on a range of themes, such as green ship designs and materials, comprehensive lifecycle analyses evaluating ships' environmental footprints from cradle to grave, and the introduction of innovative technologies aimed at enhancing shipyards' energy efficiency.