Dr Edmund Hughes, Director, Green Marine Associates Ltd, puts maritime decarbonization under the microscope with a focus on the human factor. 

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Forum, Dr. Edmund Hughes, Director, Green Marine Associates, presented key issues to be resolved on the Revision of the IMO GHG Strategy at MEPC 80 in July. He briefly mentioned the current status of IMO negotiations and provided an overview of proposed technical and economic measures being considered by IMO including ways to encourage the uptake of alternative low-/zero-carbon fuels.

In our special column this month, we are pleased to host an interview with Dr. Edmund Hughes, Director, Green Marine Associates who until the beginning of the year has been member of the IMO Secretariat for over 9 years responsible for regulations related to air pollution from ships. 

Dr. Edmund Hughes, Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency, Marine Environment Division of International Maritime Organization (IMO), talks about IMO’s efforts to combat GHG emissions from shipping, highlighting that industry needs to continue to support the Organization in formulating global regulations towards a more sustainable future.