Classification society DNV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for establishing a new UAE Decarbonisation Centre
The new UAE Maritime Decarbonisation Centre will connect stakeholders from across the maritime industry and beyond, to become a driving force for reducing GHG emissions globally.
The Centre will take a multi-faceted approach, working on leading joint industry research programmes, collaborating 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 centralized hub for information on decarbonization solutions.
“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 Suhail Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy.
“The recent IMO decision to greatly strengthen international shipping’s emissions targets will spur the maritime industry to accelerate its transition. The founding of the UAE Decarbonisation Centre, in cooperation with the Ministry, is another significant milestone for the industry and we look forward to welcoming new partners in the future,” said Remi Eriksen, president and CEO of the Foundation Det Norske Veritas and DNV.
The IMO recently agreed on a revised strategy to decarbonise the global shipping industry during the 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee gathering.
Countries have agreed on so-called indicative checkpoints of reducing emissions by at least 20%, and striving for 30%, by 2030 compared to 2008 levels, and at least 70%, striving for 80%, by 2040, reaching net-zero “by or around, i.e., close to 2050,” qualified by whether “national circumstances allow.”
