Navigating to Sustainable Shipping - IN-PERSON EVENT




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Globally, shipping accounts for 80% of goods transported by volume and accounts for 3% of anthropogenic global greenhouse gasses. Emission reduction regulations, policy and technical measures have an impact on changes in overall emissions generated by ships. Latest regulations like the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and global International Maritime Organization (IMO) tools promote the use of renewable and low carbon fuels. The presentation will look into tools available to achieve regulatory compliance and ambitious net zero emissions targets, policy, operational and technology-based measures and ESG Environmental, Social and Governance requirements.

Dr Topić will present current practice and innovation in environmentally responsible technologies with main focus on reduction of ship exhaust emissions. Areas of innovation and latest research and development include digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI), hull optimization, propulsion systems, energy storage systems, efficient energy converters and alternative fuels including hydrogen.

SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Dr. Tamara Topić MSc PhD MRINA, Director / Owner, Globe Marine Ltd.

Dr. Tamara Topic is a director and owner of a consultancy for sustainable decarbonization of ships and marine companies, Globe Marine. Dr Topic provides C-suite support in sustainability strategy and bespoke solutions for optimizing corporate emissions taxation ETS, navigation through EU Fuels, ESG reporting and compliance with changing emissions reduction regulations.

Dr Topic has 20 years of experience in the marine industry and academic research. She supported the initial sustainability strategy of North Star Shipping as a Sustainability Manager. She was particularly focusing on the decarbonization of its existing fleet and the new-build vessels, introducing emerging technologies and alternative fuels to keep on track with net-zero IMO and company targets. She was leading the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets into processes. Before this, Dr Topic was an Associate Manager for Technical R&D at MSC Cruise Management in London. She worked on the integration of new power systems, hydrogen, fuel cell systems and alternative fuels for new building projects of MSC Cruise ships. As part of this role, Dr Topic was responsible for analyzing innovative cruise ship retrofit solutions and technology systems for energy efficiency and zero emissions in port. Dr Topic also worked on the feasibility of CO2 from carbon capture to storage - shipping optimization, at Southampton University, Marine and Maritime Institute. As part of this, she designed the general arrangement for the implementation of fuel cells in the large cruise vessel, for the Clean Maritime Project, funded by Innovate UK.

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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When:  Jun 3, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM (UTC)
Associated with  Western Europe

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Registration Ends Monday, June 2, 2025

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