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SUMMARY:ZESTAs at the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum
DESCRIPTION:Jean-Philippe Arseneau will represent ZESTAs at the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum\, a key platform for tackling the challenges facing the shipping industry. \nHe will present on “Assessing Availability & Readiness” and join Panel #2 – Fuel for Thought: Insights on the Alternative Options\, which will cover: \n✅ Safety challenges\n✅ Bunkering & the latest revision of ISO 8217\n✅ Incentives and regulatory mechanisms for alternative fuels \nThe shift to Absolute Zero Emissions Shipping isn’t theoretical—it’s happening now. Availability\, readiness\, and regulatory clarity will decide whether the industry moves forward or stalls. Discussions like these shape the decisions that count. \nAt ZESTAs and the IMO\, Jean-Philippe supports our Secretary General in advocacy efforts to push for clear\, effective policies that enable real zero-emissions shipping.  \n📅 Event Details:\n📌 Date: Wednesday\, 12th March 2025\n📌 Time: 09:00 – 18:00\n📌 Venue: Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)\, Athens \nPanelists:\nBill Stamatopoulos\, Global Marine Fuels Business Development Director\, VeriFuel\nDiane Gilpin\, Founder & CEO\, Smart Green Shipping Alliance\nNikos Xydas\, Technical Director\, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA)\nJean-Philippe Arseneau\, Special Adviser\, ZESTAs\nAntonis Trakakis\, Chairman\, CIMAC Greece \n🎟 Free attendance—register here: events.safety4sea.com \nJoin us. Change happens when the right people are in the room. \n#GREEN4SEA #GreenShipping #AbsoluteZero #MaritimePolicy #FutureFuels #ZeroEmissions #SustainableMaritime #ShippingInnovation #MarineFuels #ShippingTransition #IMO #ClimateAction #OceanHealth #CleanShipping
URL:https://zestas.org/event/14th-green4sea-athens-forum/
LOCATION:Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)\, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 364\, Athens\, 17674\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ZESTAs
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SUMMARY:ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The ocean is more than a trade route—it’s a living ecosystem under strain. At The Economist’s World Ocean Summit in Tokyo\, ZESTAs’ Secretary-General\, Madadh MacLaine\, will join experts to tackle a crucial question: Can shipping balance commerce with conservation? \n📢 Session: Balancing Commerce and Conservation – Making Shipping Safer for Marine Life\n 📅 March 12\, 2025 | 🕑 14:55 – 15:25 JST\n 📍 ANA Intercontinental\, Tokyo \nThe shipping industry is impacting ocean health beyond green house gases\,with  toxic pollution\, underwater radiated noise\, and ship strikes threatening biodiversity. This panel will explore:\n ✅ How the industry is addressing these challenges\n ✅ What more can be done to mitigate biodiversity loss and pollution\n ✅ How ports and shipping companies can balance commerce and conservation \nPanelists:\n 🌊 Madadh MacLaine\, Secretary-General\, ZESTAs\n ⚓ Jason Giffen\, Vice-President\, Planning & Environment\, Port of San Diego \nModerator:\n 🎤 Charlotte Howard\, Executive Editor & New York Bureau Chief\, The Economist \nWhy this matters:\nPorts and shipping companies play a key role in ocean conservation. From deploying zero-emission maritime technology to supporting nature-based solutions\, the sector must actively reduce its impact on marine ecosystems. \n🌍 Join the conversation at #WOS25 as we discuss actionable solutions for a thriving Blue Economy! \n🔗 More info: World Ocean Summit 2025 \n#SustainableShipping #OceanConservation #MaritimeInnovation #ZeroEmissions #ZESTAs #WorldOceanSummit #BlueEconomy
URL:https://zestas.org/event/zestas-at-the-world-ocean-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Ana Intercontinental\, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ZESTAs
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20250313T165000
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SUMMARY:ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Ocean acidification is accelerating\, and biodiversity is paying the price. Science has made the problem clear—so why aren’t solutions keeping up? At The Economist’s World Ocean Summit 2025 in Tokyo\, Madadh MacLaine\, Secretary-General of ZESTAs\, will join global experts to push for action. \nShe will speak on: \n🎤 Panel Discussion: Ocean Acidification and Biodiversity Loss – Turning Knowledge into Action\n 📅 March 13\, 2025 | 🕓 16:05 – 16:50 JST \nThis session\, supported by Back to Blue\, will cut through the noise and focus on: \n✅ The urgent need for scientific evidence linking OA to biodiversity loss\n✅ The role of decision-makers\, industry\, and financial stakeholders in driving real solutions\n✅ How case studies and investment can turn knowledge into enforceable policies \nPanelists:\nSteve Widdicombe\, Director of Science & Deputy Chief Executive\, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)\nJessie Turner\, Executive Director\, International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification\nMasahiko Fujii\, Professor\, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute\, University of Tokyo\nHenrik Oksfeldt Enevoldsen\, Head of Centre\, Ocean Science Programme Manager\, IOC UNESCO\nPunyasloke Bhadury\, Professor\, IISER Kolkata\nMadadh MacLaine\, Secretary-General\, ZESTAs \n🎤 Moderator: Naka Kondo\, Japan Lead\, Impact Initiatives\, Economist Impact
URL:https://zestas.org/event/zestas-at-the-world-ocean-summit-2025-2/
LOCATION:Ana Intercontinental\, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
CATEGORIES:ZESTAs
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SUMMARY:ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Scalable\, high-impact solutions for restoring ocean health and advancing sustainable industries.\nChange happens when action meets impact. That’s why Madadh MacLaine\, Secretary-General of ZESTAs\, has been invited to take part in The Economist’s World Ocean Summit 2025 in Tokyo as a 2025 Changemaker. \n🎤 Session: Announcing the 2025 Changemakers\n 📅 March 13\, 2025 | 🕓 16:50 – 17:10 JST📍 ANA Intercontinental\, Tokyo \nIn this closing session\, Madadh will join fellow changemakers to discuss scalable\, high-impact solutions for restoring ocean health and advancing sustainable industries. \nParticipants:\nSuzanne Johnson\, Senior Adviser\, United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition\nJonas Skattum Svegaarden\, Chief Executive\, Katapult Ocean (joining virtually)\nDeniz Tekerek\, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder\, Archireef\nConstantin Marakhov\, Chief Executive\, Kidemis\nEllen Loxley-Slåttsveen\, Chief Operating Officer\, Hydrakraft \n🎤 Moderator: Daniel Franklin\, Executive Editor & Senior Editor\, Britain\, The Economist \nBeyond the session\, Madadh will mentor Kidemis\, supporting their journey toward high-impact solutions—aligned with ZESTAs’ mission to deploy Absolute Zero Emission technologies in the maritime sector.
URL:https://zestas.org/event/zestas-at-the-world-ocean-summit-2025-3/
LOCATION:Ana Intercontinental\, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka\, Minato City\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan
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SUMMARY:WATTS UP APAC: Advancing Maritime Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:On March 27\, 2025\, WATTS UP APAC will gather industry experts in Singapore to discuss the challenges and opportunities of maritime energy transition. The event will focus on practical solutions\, from battery technology to zero-emission shipping\, aiming to drive real progress. \nZESTAs is pleased to support WATTS UP APAC and its role in accelerating clean energy adoption in the sector. Moving beyond emissions reduction to Absolute Zero requires the right technology and collaboration—this is an opportunity to engage with those working toward that goal. \n💡 ZESTAs members receive a 20% discount—contact us for details.
URL:https://zestas.org/event/watts-up-apac-advancing-maritime-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Raffles Marina\, 10 Tuas West Drive\, Singapore\, 638404\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:ZESTAs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250328T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250328T181500
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SUMMARY:ZESTAs at GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum
DESCRIPTION:On 28 March 2025\, ZESTAs’ Secretary General\, Madadh MacLaine\, will take the stage at the 2nd GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum\, hosted at Marina Bay Sands\, Singapore. As a partner\, ZESTAs is proud to support this key industry gathering focused on sustainability in shipping. \n📌 Event Details\n🕛 Time: 12:30 – 18:15 SGT (All-day event)📍 Venue: Orchid Main Ballroom\, Level 4\, Marina Bay Sands\, Singapore \n🎙 Featured Panel Discussion:\nHuman-driven Energy Transition – Challenges and Opportunities🕑 Time: 14:05 – 15:00 SGT \nPanelists: \n\n\nMadadh MacLaine\, Secretary General\, ZESTAs \n\n\nCapt Chatur Wahyu\, Director\, Singapore Maritime Academy \n\n\nModerator: Apostolos (Apo) Belokas\, Managing Editor\, SAFETY4SEA \n\n\n💡 Discussion Topics\n✅ Addressing human factors in a just transition✅ Future fuels & crew training✅ Considerations for IMO 2030/2050 \nThe GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum is a full-day event bringing together maritime leaders to discuss critical sustainability challenges and solutions. As the industry shifts towards Absolute Zero Emissions\, the role of people—seafarers\, regulators\, and industry leaders—becomes just as crucial as technology. \nJoin us for an insightful discussion on navigating the human side of the energy transition and explore the broader agenda throughout the day. \n📍 More info & registration: GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum
URL:https://zestas.org/event/zestas-at-green4sea-singapore-forum/
LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands\, 10 Bayfront Ave\, Singapore\, 018956
CATEGORIES:ZESTAs
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