Tag: Interviews

In an exclusive interview with Pia Meling, Managing Director at EVIGO, we explore the concept of 'rational sustainability'—an approach rooted in reason, logic, and evidence-based decision-making. This framework empowers companies to make choices that benefit both business and society.

Lars Lange, Secretary General of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), emphasises that while the environmental aspect of ESG has received most of the attention, there are other pressing issues that also deserve focus. To address this, IUMI maintains an "ESG Watchlist" to ensure that critical topics are not overlooked.

In an exclusive interview, Sebastian von Hardenberg, the newly elected President of InterManager, outlines his key priorities, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and knowledge sharing. As the maritime sector moves toward a multi-fuel future, he stresses the importance of seizing the opportunities this transition presents.

As President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Jens Meier emphasizes the critical role major ports—such as Hamburg—must play in becoming sustainable energy supply hubs. This involves developing the infrastructure necessary to handle future energy sources like hydrogen and ammonia.

Ram Ganesh Kamatham, Head of Programmes at the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) emphasizes the vital importance of ensuring a just transition for the maritime workforce—one that is equitable and supports livelihoods while advancing the decarbonization of the sector. He also highlights that an inclusive and diverse workforce is essential for the long-term resilience of the industry.

Jesse Fahnestock, Director of Decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum (GMF), emphasizes that the green transition comes with significant challenges. He stresses the importance of ensuring that lower-income countries are not left behind in the shift to cleaner energy.

Francesca Fairbairn, Oceans Programme Manager, Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), raises the alarm over the criminalisation of seafarers—a growing and serious issue that ranks alongside crew abandonment as one of the most pressing challenges facing seafarers today.

Kasper Møller Nielsen, Sustainability Partner at Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, emphasizes that the transition to a zero-carbon future remains a top priority and a driving force behind the industry’s future ESG agenda.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Professor Lynn Loo, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), emphasizes the need for the industry to adopt a hands-on approach to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels such as ammonia and biofuels.

Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC) discusses the industry's challenges surrounding decarbonization and highlights the crucial role that its workforce plays in this transformation.