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National Maritime, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, will host a two-day conference and exhibition exploring sustainable practices and business opportunities in the maritime realm. The 4th Society & the Sea International Conference 2024 will take place on the 9th and 10th of September 2024 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich. The theme of the conference is ‘To be truly blue, we must also think green: developing a sustainable blue economy needs both environmental protection & economic activities to go hand-in-hand.’ Green and blue agenda A dual-themed ‘green and blue’ agenda will explore the strategies required to develop a sustainable blue economy. The 'Green Waves’ conference stage will focus on energy transition and sustainability in the maritime and coastal arena.  The ‘Blue Invest’ conference stage will explore business opportunities and the societal benefits that can be leveraged through supply chain collaborations. Speaker lineup The conference will bring together industry pioneers and key political stakeholders to give insightful presentations The conference will bring together industry pioneers and key political stakeholders to give insightful presentations across a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration, and conversations that matter. The speaker lineup includes the CEO and managing director of NatPower UK, Stefano Sommadossi, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen. Other key speakers include industry pioneers from the Celtic Freeport and Freeport East, the UK Marine Energy Council, Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), the Crown Estate, the Port of London Authority, BMT, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register, Marine Zero, OceanMind, SeaRegs Training, pH3 Capital, HMM (Europe) Ltd, Solis Marine Engineering and Formula E.  SOCSEA Charter 2024 Conferenced delegates will be invited to contribute to a new SOCSEA Charter 2024 that will help anchor stakeholders and strive towards a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable approach to working in the blue economy. Peter Green, chief executive of National Maritime said, “The importance of the world's coasts and oceans for our collective future is undeniable. They also have a tremendous potential for boosting economic growth, employment, and innovation. However, increased stress on marine resources risks their depletion or even irreversible harm." Economic growth in maritime "Realising the full potential of our coasts and oceans and the growing ocean economy will require a responsible and sustainable approach to its economic development and strong collaboration and cooperation among all stakeholders." “We are proud to bring SOCSEAto the maritime industry and hope the conference supports our aims to increase economic growth in the maritime sector through collaborations and also encourages the sustainable clean-up of the sector by championing green initiatives. A prosperous and green shipping industry will contribute to a blue economy and as we say, a greener industry is equal to a blue economy.”  A responsible and sustainable approach Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability, University of Greenwich, “We’re delighted to be hosting this event at our Greenwich campus and we look forward to welcoming pioneering experts and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the future of sustainability with the maritime industry." "We depend on our seas, oceans, and our maritime industries to meet many of our needs. Ensuring we act sustainability in our actions is essential and this conference will create the dialogue and precipitate actions to help.”  Net-zero Conference delegates will hear from those in leadership positions making progress on net-zero finding ways to effectively address the biodiversity crisis while adapting to the evolving set of global regulations.  Special guests include experts working on alternative marine fuels, vessel decarbonisation, new technology pathways, and energy solutions. The session topics include: New technologies Safety and Regulations FutureEnergy and Fuels (Clean Fuels and Energy Efficiencies) Funding(Early-stage funding and Green Finance) Energy Defence Freight Sustainability Environment Charity ball  On the evening of the 9th of September 2024, the SOCSEA24 Grand Maritime Ball will see 350 guests on board the WoodsFleet, Silver Sturgeon on the River Thames at Greenwich Pier. The charity ball will include an evening of entertainment including a silent auction.  Funds raised on the evening will support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and organisations can also book exhibition stands. 

KR has announced the successful installation of an onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) with purely domestic technology, and it will soon undergo internal verification testing. Risk assessment and application The project began in April 2023 as a collaborative effort with HMM, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and PANASIA. As a result of this collaboration, the system was installed on the 2,200 teu container ship, HMM Mongla. KR conducted the risk assessment and application of relevant regulations in this OCCS project. Onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) OCCS applies a technology that captures, liquefies, and stores carbon dioxide from the exhaust gases The OCCS applies a technology that captures, liquefies, and stores carbon dioxide from the exhaust gases generated during the ship’s operation. This technology has the potential to be recognised by international organisations such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as one of the most promising carbon reduction technologies, making it a proactive solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships in the future. Adoption of OCCS Amidst the growing global interest in carbon capture technology, this system is expected to demonstrate technological leadership in the international maritime industry. It is hoped that this will assist global maritime pioneers when they meet to discuss the possible future adoption of OCCS at the meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee. Reducing GHGs A KR official stated, "Carbon capture technology is highly regarded as one of the effective measures for reducing greenhouse gases, drawing significant attention from the international community and the shipping industry." "Based on the experience and outcomes of this successful project, KR will make every effort to support the shipping industry in timely decarbonisation."

From the 1st of October 2024, container cargo from Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan can only be collected via the Secure Chain in the port of Rotterdam. Starting from this date, the major shipping lines will no longer issue PIN codes. Containers from these sailing areas will always be securely and reliably released via the new approach. Only hauliers, rail operators and barge operators that have been authorised via the Secure Chain are able to access the terminals. The introduction for the regions of Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan constitutes the third phase in the rollout of the Secure Chain in Rotterdam. The new approach has already been in use for container cargo from Latin America since the 1st of April. North America will follow on the 1st of July. The process of connecting companies with cargo from this sailing area is proceeding smoothly. Ultimately, the Secure Chain will be used for the release of containers from all shipping areas. Participating shipping lines All the major deepsea shipping lines have adopted the Secure Chain: CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd (via Secure Container Release), HMM, Maersk, Marfret, MSC, ONE, OOCL, Yang Ming and ZIM. As a result, the port of Rotterdam has one uniform operational approach for the secure and reliable release and collection of import containers without a PIN code. Since its launch, almost 275,000 containers have been handled via the Secure Chain Since its launch, almost 275,000 containers have been handled via the Secure Chain. Approximately 950 shippers / ship agents and 800 inland operators have already adopted the new, secure operational approach. The initiative for connecting to the Secure Chain lies with the shipping lines; they will each approach their customers individually. Shippers and ship agents who do not want to wait can also pro-actively contact their shipping line. Doing so means they are immediately assured of a secure and reliable operational approach. Port logistics processes The Secure Chain is a cooperation between the business community and authorities to digitally boost the resilience of the port logistics processes. One of its most significant components is the more secure and reliable release and collection of import containers in the Dutch ports. To a great degree, the Secure Chain works via the Port Community System of Portbase, the neutral logistics platform for the Dutch ports. In a closed logistics chain that solely comprises familiar, authorised parties, companies digitally pass on the authorisation to securely collect a container at the terminal to one another. Only an inland operator that has been authorised through the Secure Chain is able to pre-notify its arrival at the terminal and next gain access. The use of PIN codes, which are susceptible to potential abuse, is eliminated.