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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Shipping is the backbone of global trade, moving around 80% of goods by volume, but it also contributes approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As the urgency to decarbonise intensifies, the maritime sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by regulatory, policy, and technological shifts.
Recent developments—such as the FuelEU Maritime regulation and the IMO’s short-term decarbonisation measures, discussed at MEPC 83 in April 2025—are pushing the industry toward the adoption of renewable and low-carbon fuels. These policies are not only raising the bar for compliance but also driving innovation in emissions reduction technologies, including engine retrofits, alternative fuel systems, and the infrastructure required to support them.
This presentation will explore the tools, strategies, and innovations that can help the industry meet both regulatory obligations and net-zero emissions targets. It will unpack the evolving interplay between policy, operations, and technology, with a spotlight on how new regulations are influencing the development of emissions measurement and abatement systems—particularly in the context of methane slip, a key challenge for LNG-fueled vessels.
Tamara will present a comprehensive overview of current practices and cutting-edge advancements in environmentally responsible maritime technologies. Focus areas include the use of digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safety, operations, and emissions management; innovations in hybrid propulsion systems; energy storage and conversion technologies; and the integration of alternative fuels such as hydrogen. Through this lens, the session will highlight how the industry can translate ambition into action on the path to maritime decarbonisation.
SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Dr. Tamara Topić, Principal Senior Consultant, Safetytech Accelerator, Lloyd's Register
Dr. Tamara Topic is a Senior Principal Consultant at Safetytech Accelerator (a division of Lloyd’s Register), leading the Methane Abatement and Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). This cross-industry effort unites 23 major LNG shipowners and operators—such as Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Carnival Cruises, and MSC—to drive the adoption of methane abatement technologies. MAMII plays an influential role in shaping FuelEU Maritime and IMO regulations, with technologies screened, piloted, and accelerated by STA and Lloyd’s Register.
A naval architect and mechanical engineer, Dr. Topic holds a PhD in sustainable shipping from Newcastle University. Her expertise lies in shipboard emissions reduction and technology deployment. She previously worked as a Sustainability Manager at North Star Shipping, leading emissions monitoring and decarbonisation strategy, and as an Associate Manager in Technical R&D at MSC Cruise Management, focusing on alternative fuels, LNG systems, and energy optimization.
Tamara also conducted postdoctoral research at the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute on CO₂ transport and storage via shipping. Notably, she contributed to a Clean Maritime Demonstration project, designing fuel cell integration for large cruise vessels.
LOCATION
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects,
8-9 Northumberland Street, London, WC2N 5DA
This is a free event, all are welcome.
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