UAE to establish maritime decarbonisation centre
(From L to R: Kitack Lim (IMO), Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen (DNV Maritime), HE Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime & Transport Affairs, MOEI, HE Mohamed Al Kaabi, UAE IMO
25 Jul 2023by Riviera News
At a ceremony at the IMO headquarters in London, the United Arab Emirates’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei, and DNV’s Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing a UAE Decarbonisation Centre
The Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 80th session this month showed shipping is now on an accelerating path towards full decarbonisation.
The new centre, a joint initiative between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and DNV, will work to connect stakeholders from across the maritime industry and beyond, to become a driving force for reducing greenhouse gas 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 Mr Al Mazrouei.
“By collaborating with DNV, we aim to leverage its 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, while contributing to the global efforts in combating climate change.”
“The Foundation Det Norske Veritas is driven by a desire to help society tackle major global transformations,” said DNV chief executive Remi Eriksen.
“The recent IMO decision to greatly strengthen international shipping’s emissions targets will spur the maritime industry to accelerate its transition. At DNV, we believe cross-industry collaboration is vital to realising this goal and are working to share our deep and broad industry expertise through maritime decarbonisation centres in key regions of the world.”
The partners are planning to launch the centre at the beginning of 2024 and there will be a focus on programmes that incubate and accelerate the development of new technologies.
“We are very pleased to collaborate with the UAE’s Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy to establish the Maritime Decarbonisation Centre,” said DNV Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen. “Initiatives like the centre are essential as we look to accelerate towards a decarbonised future. We need to build via co-operation, foster innovation, and scale local strengths into global leadership. With its strategic location and strong support from industry leaders, the centre is poised to become a hub for maritime decarbonisation efforts.”
