• Leonard Stornes, President NBAS
• H.E. Leif Trana, Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore
• Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry, Norway (video greeting)
• Mr Murali Pillai, Minister of State for Transport, Singapore (video greeting)
• Pia Meling, Managing Director, Grieg Green (Host/EMCEE)

Global Shifts: The Decarbonization Revolution in the Maritime Sector

Opening remarks by moderator Pia Meling, Managing Director, Grieg Green

KEYNOTE SPEECH

James Marshall, CEO and founder of Berge Bulk
Decarbonization from a shipowner’s perspective: how Berge Bulk is turning strategy into action through electrification, energy efficiency, and alternative marine fuels

Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director, MarinEV, Yinson GreenTech
From concept to reality: How Yinson GreenTech is revolutionizing port operations with fully electric vessels and cutting-edge green technology

Moderator Pia Meling, Managing Director, Grieg Green

Mark Lee, Commercial Manager, Yara Clean Ammonia
Enabling clean ammonia bunkering with reliable supply & strategic partnerships

Håkon Skjerstad, Chief Executive Officer, Azane Fuel Solutions
Enabling ammonia with the world’s first ammonia bunkering network

Q&A

Mads Roland-Glimsholt, Vice President, Business Development, Evoy
Developments in Norway, shifting from ferries to boats and pleasure crafts

Trond Johnsen, Chief Market Developer, SINTEF
Zero emissions, maximum innovation: Sea Zero Hurtigruten cruise ship

Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director, MarinEV, Yinson GreenTech

Q&A

Per Sondre Sodeland, Chief Technology Officer, Pascal Technologies
Cutting fuel use by 50%: Pascal Technologies’ air lubrication and AirHull systems drive maritime efficiency for a greener future

Tor Østervold, Chief Executive Officer, ECOsubsea
Revolutionizing hull cleaning with a solution that works 10 times faster, cutting emissions and boosting port efficiency.

Sigmund Kyvik, CEO and founder of Siglar Carbon 
Emissions insights for commercial shipping cutting carbon and cost

Q/A

Moderator: Oliver Tonby, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

This session will focus on emerging financial models and practical approaches to fund green maritime technologies, with a particular emphasis on how shipping data and insights can support sustainable investment decisions.

Shaun Hon, Founder and General Partner, Motion Ventures
Empowering maritime start-ups with industry-aligned venture capital for real-world solutions

Roger Charles, Executive Director for IBG Sustainability, DBS
How DBS drives maritime sustainability through ESG-focused financing and green growth initiatives.

Panel discussion Q/A:

·       Innovative financing structures for maritime decarbonization.

·       The role of venture capital and industry collaboration in scaling green technologies.

·       Leveraging shipping data and analytics to align financing with sustainability goals. 

Moderator: Oliver Tonby, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

This session will explore larger-scale and long-term financing models, showcasing how industry leaders are funding green technology adoption to ensure both environmental sustainability and commercial viability.

Tone Lunde Bakker, Chief Executive Officer, Eksfin
Providing innovative financing solutions that enable the maritime industry to adopt sustainable technologies and drive the green transition.

Kjerstin Braathen, Chief Executive Officer, DNB
How DNB is driving the green transition by financing NOK 1,500 billion in sustainable activities by 2030.

Panel discussion Q/A:

·       The evolving role of traditional financial institutions in financing the maritime green shift.

·       Structuring large-scale loans and public-private partnerships to foster green technology adoption.

·       How sustainability objectives are shaping the financing priorities for the maritime industry.

Panel 1: Data ownership and AI-driven efficiency in maritime operations

Moderator: Su Yin Anand, Co-founder Captain’s Table, Partner IBM

Björn Verner Coster, VP Marketing & Sales, Kongsberg Norcontrol
AI and Autonomy: Leveraging real-time data and predictive insights to transform maritime efficiency and sustainability

Frederik Lerche-Tornø, Vice President and Managing Director, Oceanly
Leading the push for shipowners’ data ownership and transparency to drive sustainability in the maritime industry

Fu Xiuju, Maritime AI Programme Director, IHPC (A*STAR)
Navigating the future: Accelerating innovations through Maritime AI. 

Panel discussion and Q/A:

• Data ownership and AI: How are real-time data and AI innovations driving sustainability in maritime operations? What are the key challenges in managing data ownership among shipowners, operators, and technology providers?
• Stakeholder collaboration: What are the friction points between stakeholders regarding data transparency, and how can these be addressed to foster smoother collaboration?
• Predictive analytics: How can predictive insights enhance decision-making, boost operational efficiency, and reduce emissions in real-time maritime activities?
• Scaling AI for sustainability: How can AI-driven innovations in the maritime sector accelerate decarbonization and be scaled effectively for global impact?

Moderator: Pia Meling, Managing Director, Grieg Green

Wenche H. Andersen, Country Manager and Managing Director, Kongsberg Maritime and Kongsberg Discovery, Singapore

Øyvind Smogeli, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Zeabuz
Autonomy as an enabler for future-proof harbour craft operations

Tom Eyestø, Managing Director, Massterly
Making autonomous shipping a reality for smarter, safer, and sustainable maritime logistics. 

Panel discussion and Q/A:

• Breakthroughs in autonomous shipping: What are the most significant advancements in autonomous shipping, and how are companies like Massterly and Zeabuz leading this transformation?
• Balancing human and machine autonomy: How can we ensure the right balance between human oversight and machine autonomy in critical maritime operations to maintain safety and efficiency?
• Reducing emissions through autonomy: How can autonomous vessels and AI-powered navigation systems help reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and the overall environmental impact of maritime operations?
• Scaling autonomous technologies: What are the key challenges to scaling autonomous maritime technologies globally, and how can the industry overcome regulatory and technical barriers?

ETO insights – Perspectives towards net zero in ASEAN

Hydrogen as an energy carrier – the role of hydrogen in supporting Singapore’s energy transition

Moderator: Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, Chief Strategy Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)

Sreekala Kumar – Assistant Vice President for Technology and New Product Development, Seatrium
Opportunities & Challenges of Carbon Capture in Decarbonising Maritime Industry

David Xu – Area Sales Manager, Wartsila Moss Singapore
Exploring cutting-edge developments in onboard carbon capture systems

Ronald C.Y. Chew – New Business Development for Carbon Capture and Storage, Altera Infrastructure
Commercializing the carbon value chain for a sustainable future

Panel discussion and Q/A:

• Cross-border CCS collaborations: How can Norway and Singapore strengthen partnerships to scale carbon capture solutions globally?
• Technological advancements: How are new CCS technologies transforming the maritime industry and supporting decarbonization efforts?
• Commercialization of CCS: What are the challenges and opportunities in making CCS solutions commercially viable across industries?
• Building the carbon value chain: Insights into the regulatory, technical, and financial aspects of developing an end-to-end carbon capture infrastructure.