The UAE Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy and DNV are to cooperate to establish a maritime decarbonisation centre following an agreement signed in London at the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC) historic 80th session which put shipping on an accelerating path towards full decarbonisation. The new UAE Maritime Decarbonisation Centre is due to be launched in early 2024 and will work to connect stakeholders from across the maritime industry and beyond, to become a driving force for reducing green-house gas (GHG) emissions globally.
“The establishment of the UAE Maritime Decarbonisation Centre reflects our unwavering commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the maritime industry,” said H.E Suhail Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy. “By collaborating with DNV, we aim to leverage their expertise and global network to drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of decarbonisation technologies. The Centre will play a pivotal role in advancing our national and regional sustainability goals.”
The Centre will take a multi-faceted approach, working on leading joint industry research programmes, collaboration with governmental, industry, and academic stakeholders, and attracting and developing new talent to the industry. In addition, the Centre will focus on programmes that incubate and accelerate the development of new technologies and provide a centralised hub for information on decarbonisation solutions.
According to Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV Maritime, “Initiatives like the Centre are essential as we look to accelerate towards a decarbonised future. With its strategic location and strong support from industry leaders, the Centre is poised to become a hub for maritime decarbonisation efforts.”
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