As the maritime industry advances towards the development of green technology and fuel efficiency, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is currently developing a Green Shipping Finance Tool (GSFT) concept, aimed at implementing a sustainable, scalable and commercial financial instrument that provides a solution to accelerate investments in sustainable shipping projects.
EIB was invited by the European Commission and various maritime stakeholder representatives to reflect on how financial initiatives established under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) could assist the shipping sector. Mr Mark Clintworth, Head of Shipping, EIB, will be presenting the keynote address on Financial Initiatives for Green Shipping at the 4th Green Technologies Seminar, an event co-hosted by ClassNK and Seatrade on Monday, 16 November 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Returning to Hong Kong this year, the complimentary half day afternoon seminar covers a diverse range of topics on new environmentally-friendly and energy efficient solutions. Presentations will include the practical and financial implications of retrofitting ballast water management systems to existing vessels in addition to eco-efficient software and machinery. ClassNK together with NAPA, will share new case studies at the seminar on the effectiveness and practical application of the Dynamic Performance Model, an eco-green software. This will be presented by Mr Katsutoshi Nagata, Manager, Marine and Industrial Service Department, ClassNK.
Other prominent speakers include Mr Kenji Kamita, Hull Design Group Leader, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, Mr Isamu Teranishi, CEO, Sanwa Dock and Dr Toshio Yamatogi, General Manager, Composite Business Department, Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. Mr Arthur Bowring, Managing Director, Hong Kong Shipowners Association will be moderating the questions and answers segment and presenting the closing remarks.
Source: Seatrade Global
