Once again this year’s agenda was full with (virtual) meetings, agreements and important announcements for the maritime community. In this photo recap we have picked key moments that captivated industry’s interest in 2021.
On January 29, 2021, MPA Singapore announced the launch of SAVE, which offers COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel.
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber signed, among major shipping stakeholders, the Neptune Declaration supporting seafarers during these challenging times, applauding them for keeping the global supply chains functioning
IMO and WISTA International launched new survey that aims to examine the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector.
Climate change, digitalization and the effects of COVID-19 pandemic were key topics in this year’s international maritime trade fair SMM, which took place virtually for the first time on February 2-5.
The Port of Antwerp joined the LNG revolution on February 4 2021, when the CMA CGM Scandola became the first LNG-powered container ship to call at the Belgian port.
On 26th February, members of the core drafting team of the Geneva Declaration on HRAS, virtually convened to review the drafting of the Operational Annex of the final version of the Geneva Declaration.
On 3rd March, Vassilios Demetriades, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, met with Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the IMO, to support progress regarding seafarer vaccinations.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021, WISTA International signed a MoU with APEC SEN, which promotes well-qualified maritime workforce in Asia and globally.
On 31st March, International energy and climate leaders from more than 40 countries took part in the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit to identify how to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
The IMO Council has approved draft amendments to the IMO Convention, which was held virtually on 8 April 2021, adding three additional language texts as authentic versions of the IMO Convention.
On 14th April, Samsung Heavy Industries launched world’s first LNG regasification system of LNG FSRU that is combined with a cold power generation system.
Oil major Shell revealed plans to collaborate on a feasibility study to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, a first of its kind both for the company and the port.
On 29 June, Nautilus International was represented at Maritime UK’s Diversity in Maritime first LGBT+ industry roundtable, which explored ways to increase LGBT+ representation in maritime.
Tanger Med, Hapag-Lloyd, and Anglo-Eastern Ship Management enabled the world’s first digitally controlled port arrival, using the Wärtsilä Navi-Port system.
Following a successful integration test, the “AIDAsol” was the first cruise ship to be connected to the shore power supply system at the port of Kiel.
Lloyd’s Register, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hyundai Heavy Industries signed an agreement to develop digital twin technology and support the digitalization of the maritime industry.
MPA Singapore, Singapore Shipping Association and Global Compact Network Singapore will jointly support the development of capabilities in carbon accounting amongst maritime companies in Singapore.
MPA Singapore announced the launch of SRS Notation initiative, which aims to drive digital transformation, enhance well-being of seafarers and pursue sustainable shipping.
Transport Day at COP26 on 10 November, started with the launch of Clydebank Declaration, which aims to support the establishment of zero-emission maritime routes between 2 (or more) ports.
Over than 200 industry leaders called on COP26 to commit to decarbonize international shipping by 2050, during the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit in London on 27th October.
On 10th November, Deputy Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, the Secretary General of IMO and the Secretary General of ICS discussed funding options for the proposed ‘IMO Maritime Research Fund’.
Presented at COP26, Denmark and Costa Rica launched the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance (BOGA), which will seek to deliver a managed and just transition away from oil and gas production.
The World Economic Forum and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, announced the First Movers Coalition which goals to accelerate zero-carbon technological advancements.
During a meeting from 8-12 November, the IMO Council decided to establish an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year.
Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society has successfully distributed 5,000 Covid Care Kits, helping over 26,000 Indian seafarers and their families in the fight against Covid-19.
Paul Sadler, former representative of the IACS and prior to that representative of the Government of the UK to IMO, received the International Maritime Prize for 2020.
China Classification Society aims to restore global logistics supply chains hit by the COVID-19 pandemic by signing the 2021 Shanghai Initiative.
