The Green ShipTech Innovation Asia Summit 2025, organised by Shine Consultant, was successfully held in Shanghai on 16 May. 

The summit revolved around the theme Diversified Innovation for Sustainable Green Transformation, gathering experts, scholars and business executives from the shipping, shipbuilding, and green technology sectors to discuss trends and practical approaches in green transformation, technological innovation, and international cooperation within the shipping industry.

Session I: Green Development Strategies and Pioneer Practices Toward Zero Carbon Goals

The summit was chaired by Professor Liu Xiangwei from Shanghai Maritime University. Sun Haihua, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Executive Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association, and Yan Wei, Vice President of Shanghai Maritime University, delivered opening remarks, emphasising the shipping industry’s crucial role in achieving global zero-carbon goals.

Sun Haihua pointed out that green ships have become an inevitable trend in the global shipping industry. As the world’s largest ship-owning and shipbuilding nation, China is significantly impacted by this development. 

As a cross-industry and cross-regional comprehensive association, the Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association will build more platforms to facilitate in-depth cooperation among shipbuilders, shipping companies, research institutions, and other stakeholders. It will also enhance collaborative innovation across industry, academia, research, and application sectors to jointly address the technical challenges of green ships.

Yan Wei pointed out that the IMO’s net-zero emissions goal aligns with China’s dual-carbon strategy, providing a clear roadmap for the global shipping industry’s low-carbon transition. The core of green shipping development lies in technical talent cultivation.

Shanghai Maritime University has introduced new courses in renewable energy, advanced materials, green ship technology, and dual-fuel engine systems. The university has also achieved breakthroughs in multiple green technology standards, including shipboard zero-carbon power technologies, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline for translating technological innovations into practical applications.

Bo Cerup-Simonsen, CEO of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, presented on the post-MEPC 83 path to zero emissions, analysing the impact of the latest IMO policies on the shipping industry. Lu Yanhui, Deputy General Manager of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., shared insights on the practical experiences and future plans of shipping companies in their green transition.

Wu Jianyi, Technical Director and General Manager of the Marine Technology & Innovation Center at China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. (CMES), discussed the green transformation and development of the shipping industry from a ship technology perspective.

Karim Fahssis, Head of Decarbonisation for China at Maersk, detailed Maersk’s decarbonisation initiatives. Vivi Wong, Head of Digital Products of MSC Greater China of MSC, showcased the practical application of digital solutions in the shipping industry. Huang Yiming, Assistant Director of the Design Institute at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., highlighted advancements in green and digital ship design and manufacturing.

A panel discussion on Zero-Carbon Transition in the Global Shipping Industry – Synergizing International Cooperation and Technological Innovation was moderated by Wee Meng TAN, Chief Projects Officer at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), with panelists including Keiichiro Nakanishi, Managing Executive Officer Responsible for East Asia Region at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Wu Jianyi, Technical Director and General Manager of the Marine Technology & Innovation Center at China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. (CMES), John Kollander, General Manager of Stena RoRo Asia & Owners Representative China at Stena RoRo and Florent D’AZEVEDO, Head of Strategic BD at CMA CGM China.

Session II: Green Shipbuilding and Retrofitting Forum

Li Zhengjian, Chief Expert and Senior Engineer at the China Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, emphasized the shipbuilding industry’s pivotal role in ecological civilization development. Li Zhonggang, Vice President at China Ship Design and Research Center Co., Ltd, presented the latest advancements in green and low-carbon ship technologies.

Bai Junli, Deputy Director of Innovation & Development Center at Wuchang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., introduced the design of wind-assisted methanol dual-fuel cargo ships. Thibaut Raeis, Business & Technical Solutions Director of GTT China, explored the technological advantages and application prospects of GTT technology in promoting sustainable shipping.

Session III: Green Shipping Ecosystem Cooperation Forum

Wee Meng TAN, Chief Projects Officer at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), shared insights on From Pilots to Progress: Accelerating Maritime Decarbonisation through Real-World Trials. Zhang Qingsheng, President Assistant of Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Shanghai Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping Management Co., Ltd., discussed technological applications for low-carbon and efficient ship management.

Xu Yingkun, Key Account Manager at ACT China, analyzed the Navigating EU Emission Trading and Maritime Transition: Strategies for Compliance in the Asia-Pacific region. Zhu Feng, Head of the Ballast Water Convention Research Office at Hebei Maritime Safety Administration introduced the Latest Developments in Ship Ballast Water and Biofouling Management, highlighting their technical implications for maritime environmental governance. 

A panel discussion on green shipping opportunities, challenges, and ecosystem cooperation in the Asia-Pacific was moderated by Zhao Cuiyun, Deputy Director of the Institute for the Construction of the Shipping Center and Director of the Green Shipping Research Office at the Shanghai International Shipping Institute.

The panelists included Yang Lixin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai International Shipping Center Development and Promotion Association, Gou Yingdi, Director of Sustainable Development and General Manager of Technology Development (Innovation) Center at Seacon Shipping Group, Yuan Chao, General Manager of Strategy and Investment at CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited and Pan Jinfeng, General Manager of Digital Intelligence Promotion Department at COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd.

According to organiser Shine Consultant, the Green ShipTech Innovation Asia Summit 2025 has established a platform for in-depth knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration, underscoring the critical role of green technologies in enabling sustainable maritime development. 

The summit concluded with unanimous consensus on strengthening multilateral partnerships to accelerate the industry’s green transition, thereby supporting the achievement of global decarbonisation targets set by the IMO and Paris Agreement.

The event was hosted by the Shanghai International Shipping Center Development and Promotion Organization, and co-organised by Shanghai Maritime University, the Shanghai Institute of Navigation, Jiangsu Association of Shipbuilding Industry, Shanghai Association of Shipbuilding Industry, the Jiangsu Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and supported by the Shanghai Port Association, the Hubei Association of Shipbuilding Industry and the Shanghai International Shipping Institute. 

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Published: 22 May, 2025

Ridge China on Wednesday (14 May) announced it will be hosting the 14th Green Shiptech China Congress (GSCC), an annual conference which will be held on 25 to 26 September in Shanghai. 

More than 4,400 experts and decision makers from governments, classification societies, shipowners, shipyards, research institutes, technology/equipment suppliers and consulting companies attended the previous GSCC from 2012 to 2024. 

For 2025, over 400 industry experts, corporate decision makers and government officials will be engaged in comprehensive discussions on current issues of IMO, EU, USCG, China MSA’s policies and regulations, designs and standards for new ship models, innovative and sustainable green ship technologies at this annual conference.

Alternative bunker fuels such as LNG, methanol and ammonia as well as fuel cell integration will be part of the important issues discussed at the event. 

Speakers will be from

• IMO
• European Commission
• U.S. Coast Guard
• China MSA
• Financial Institutions
• Maritime Research Institutes
• Solution & Technology Providers
• Shipowners
• Shipyards
• Classification Societies

Key topics

• Policies and Regulations Update and Interpretate by IMO, European Commission, U.S. Coast Guard and China MSA
• Retrofitting Vessels to Achieve Decarbonization Goals
• Energy Efficiency Continues to Be Key for Decarbonization
• Decarbonization Through Digitalization
• Digital Technologies As a Key Enabler for Emissions Reduction
• Impact of a Hull Coating Upgrade on Hull Efficiency
• LNG As Marine Fuel: Pivoting Towards Cleaner Shipping
• Methanol As a Marine Fuel
• Ammonia’s Credentials As a Green Fuel
• Wind Propulsion Technology
• Fuel Cell Integration: Upcoming Challenges and Opportunity
• Propelling Carbon-neutral Shipping with Green Engines and Alternative Fuels
• Next-generation Electric and Hybrid Marine Propulsion Technologies and Components
• Latest Developments in Energy Storage Systems

Interested parties may contact:

Mr. Quin Xu
Tel: +86 21 6607 8610 -8003
Mob: +86 13564222811
Email: [email protected] 

Note: The English and Chinese version of the event website can be found here and here respectively while the event registration can be found here. 

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Published: 15 May, 2025

Shine Consultant, the organiser of Green ShipTech Innovation Asia Summit 2025, on Thursday (20 March) announced over 20 speakers have been confirmed for the event to discuss key green technology topics related to the shipping industry.

The speakers are key stakeholders in the shipping industry including transportation management departments, international shipping organisations and related industry associations, shipping companies, shipyards, repair yards, third-party ship management companies, ship equipment suppliers, high-tech solution providers, design research units, and research institutions.

With over 300 attendees expected to attend, the Green ShipTech Innovation Asia Summit 2025 will be held in Shanghai, China, on 16 May. 

Themed Diversified Innovation for Sustainable Green Transformation, the summit will set up a main forum called Green Development Strategies and Pioneer Practices Towards Zero Carbon Goals and two sub-forums, Green Shipbuilding and Retrofitting Forum and Green Shipping Ecosystem Cooperation Forum. 

It will focus on key topics such as innovative design methods for green ship types, development and design of methanol dual-fuel ship types, prospects and challenges of ammonia fuel application, and new marine fuels and supply systems. 

Speakers for the summit include:

• Sun Haihua, Deputy Director of Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General of Shanghai International Shipping Center Development and Promotion Organization
• Yan Wei, Vice President, Shanghai Maritime University
• Bo Cerup-Simonsen, CEO, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
• Lu Yanhui, Vice President, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd
• Wu Jianyi, Chief Engineer & General Manager of the Ship Technology Center, China Merchants Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. (CMES)
• Karim Fahssis, Decarbonization China Head, Maersk
• Liu Jianfeng, Chief Technologist, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., LTD.
• Keiichiro Nakanishi, Managing Executive Officer, MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.)
• Vivi Wong, Head of Digital Products, Greater China, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
• Li Zhonggang, Vice President, China Ship Design & Research Center Com.,Ltd. (CSDC)
• Zhang Qingsheng, General Manager of Shanghai Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping Management Co., Ltd., President Assistant of Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group) Co.,Ltd.
• Bai Junli, Deputy Director of Innovation & Development Center, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., LTD.
• Tan Wee Meng, Chief Projects Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
• John Kollander, General Manager Stena RoRo Asia & Owners Representative China, Stena RoRo
• Thibaut Raeis, Business & Technical Solutions Director, GTT China
• Li Zhengjian, Chief Expert/Senior Engineer, the Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Yuan Chao, General Manager of Strategy and Investment, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited
• Pan Jinfeng, General Manager of Digital Intelligence Promotion Department, COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd
• Zhu Feng, Head of the Ballast Water Convention Research Office, Hebei Maritime Safety Administration
• Gou Yingdi, Director of Sustainable Development and General Manager of the Technology and Development (Innovation) Center, Seacon Shipping Group
• Yang Lixin, Deputy Secretary-General, Shanghai International Shipping Center Development and Promotion Organization
• Zhao Cuiyun, Deputy Director of the Institute for the Construction of the Shipping Center and Director of the Green Shipping Research Office, Shanghai International Shipping Institute

Conference Framework

16 May (am)

Sub-Forum I: Green Development Strategies and Pioneer Practices Towards Zero Carbon Goals

16 May (pm)

Sub-Forum II: Green Shipbuilding and Retrofitting Forum
Sub-Forum III: Green Shipping Ecosystem Cooperation Forum

Key Topics

• Maritime regulatory focus under policy guidance towards zero-carbon goals
• Global green ship type product key technologies and applications
• Analysis of paths to improve the efficiency of existing ships
• How shipping companies can achieve sustainable green transformation
• Green ship technology practices and future prospects
• Innovative design methods for green ship types
• Development and design of methanol dual-fuel ship types
• Innovation and application of ship engines and propulsion systems
• Technological application and outlook of wind energy as auxiliary power for ships
• Prospects and challenges of ammonia fuel application
• Innovation in new marine fuels and supply systems
• Upgrading of ship battery systems to meet shipping emission reduction
• Fluid power energy-saving technology and practice to promote the green and low-carbon development of the shipping industry
• Green ship repair, intelligent painting and VOCs management in ship and marine engineering
• Exploration and practice in digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of the ship repair and modification industry
• Practice of ship energy consumption data analysis and carbon intensity management
• SCR technology innovation for NOx reduction in ship diesel engines
• The latest technological applications of “carbon capture” in the shipping industry
• Ballast water management systems in line with international standards
• Shore power systems combined with green electricity to assist shipping decarbonization
• Supply status and choice analysis of the marine green fuel market

Host:

• Shanghai International Shipping Center Development and Promotion Organization

Co-organisers:

• Shanghai Maritime University 
• Shanghai Institute of Navigation
• Jiangsu Association of Shipbuilding Industry
• Shanghai Association of Shipbuilding Industry
• Jiangsu Society of Naval Architects And Marine Engineers

Supporting Organisations:

• Shanghai Port Association
• Hubei Association of Shipbuilding Industry
• Shanghai International Shipping institute

Organizer:

• Shine Consultant International Ltd

Interested parties may contact:

Yulia Zhang
T: (+8621) 6095 7179
M:(+86) 158 3615 6079 (Also on WeChat）
E-mail: [email protected]  

Note: More information on the summit, including registration, can be found here. 

Photo credit: Shine Consultant
Published: 8 May, 2025