World Hydrogen 2024 Summit and Exhibition
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam, 3084, Netherlands
We are thrilled to share that our Secretary General, Madadh MacLaine, will be moderating in the upcoming World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition – the world’s largest dedicated event to hydrogen innovation and technology, set to take place in Rotterdam!
🔹 Event Spotlight: World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition

📅 Dates: Summit (13th – 15th May) | Exhibition (13th – 14th May)
📍 Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
🔗 Official Website: World Hydrogen Summit

This landmark event, a cornerstone of the SEC World Hydrogen Series, is renowned as the most senior global hydrogen conference, backed by partnerships with the Government of the Netherlands, Province of Zuid-Holland, the Port of Rotterdam, and the City of Rotterdam. It symbolizes a global commitment to advancing hydrogen as a key component of our energy transition.
Madadh MacLaine will be moderating discussions that are set to shape the future of the hydrogen industry. The summit features an array of prestigious segments, including:

The C-Level Summit
The world’s largest hydrogen-focused Exhibition
The Africa Hydrogen Forum
2 x H2 Tech Series Stages
The World Hydrogen Awards
Exclusive site visits to the Port of Rotterdam’s hydrogen projects

This year’s edition is especially significant as it accommodates the rapid growth of the hydrogen sector, placing it at the forefront of global energy debates and transitions. Expect non-stop networking opportunities with the entire value chain and groundbreaking discussions on the role of hydrogen in our sustainable future.
🌟 Join Us in Rotterdam this May for an unforgettable journey into the world of hydrogen, where Madadh MacLaine will guide us through critical dialogues and insights that will define the next steps of hydrogen energy’s role in our collective future.
Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to mark your calendars for this monumental event. Let’s propel the hydrogen movement forward, together!

Posidonia 2024 Exhibition
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-07 17:00 (Europe/London)

Moderation by Madadh MacLaine at Electric and Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
2024-06-18 08:30 - 2024-06-20 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, GZ, 1078, Netherlands
Moderation by Madadh MacLaine at Electric and Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
We are excited to announce that our founder and secretary general, Madadh MacLaine, will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Electric and Hybrid Marine Expo Europe on the 18th of June. As a leading advocate for zero-emission technologies in the maritime industry, Madadh will bring her extensive knowledge and experience to facilitate discussions on cutting-edge topics in marine decarbonization.
Event Details
Moderator: Madadh MacLaine
Founder and Secretary General
Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association
United Kingdom
Panel Schedule:
08:45 – Case Studies for Battery-Powered Mid-Size Vessels
Speaker: Peter Lystrup Christensen
Position: Head of Technology Systems, MMKM Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Country: Denmark
Battery-powered vessels have recently entered the shipping business in applications with short ferry crossings or hybrid installations. Continuous rapid development of battery performance and cost, along with its inherently superior well-to-wake efficiency, begs the question as to what needs to happen with battery cost and performance to make them viable for deep sea shipping. This presentation will offer a study that tries to address these questions by identifying barriers, gaps, and required development; operational issues and relevant vessels; charging infrastructure; and the potential WTW impact of battery-powered vessels.
09:10 – The Challenges to Shipowners in the Decarbonization Process, and the Responsibilities of Equipment Manufacturers
Speaker: Elias Boletis
Position: Chair, CIMAC Working Group 10
Country: Netherlands
This presentation will unpick the questions which arise about the drivers of technological progress toward decarbonization in the marine sector. Are they pulled along by demand from shipowners or pushed forward by equipment manufacturers? What are the implications of either approach? Which would be best and should either do more of the same, less or something entirely different? Elias Boletis, who is responsible for the CIMAC Working Group 10 ‘End Users’, provides a link between shipowners and the equipment manufacturers for the marine sector and will offer his unique insights into these critical questions.
Join us for these insightful sessions to explore the future of marine decarbonization and the pivotal role of zero-emission technologies.

SOCSEA24
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-10 | National Maritime Museum, Romney Rd, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
4th Society and The Sea conference
SOCSEA24 is the fourth edition of the Society and the Sea international conference, focusing on sustainability and innovation in the maritime and coastal sectors. The event will feature two main themes: “Green Waves,” focusing on energy transition and sustainability, and “Blue Invest,” exploring business opportunities and societal benefits in the blue economy. The conference will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and practitioners to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and strategies in maritime sustainability

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2024
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-11 | Safari Conference Centre, Corner Of Auas And, Aviation Road, Windhoek, Namibia
Following the huge success of the inaugural edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S), dmg events are delighted to announce that a sequel edition will take place from 9 – 11 September 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia.
The Global African Hydrogen Summit is held under the official patronage and hosted by the Government of Namibia, endorsed by the Ministry of Mines & Energy of Namibia, held in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and supported by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P).

Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 10th Session
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-09-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7SR, London, United Kingdom

IMO 17th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
2024-09-23 08:00 - 2024-09-27 17:00 (Europe/London) | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7SR, London, United Kingdom

IMO MEPC82
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7SR, London, United Kingdom

IMO 82nd Marine Environmental Protection Committee
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7SR, London, United Kingdom

Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2024
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | Otemachi Mitsui Hall, Chiyoda City, Ōtemachi, 1 Chome−2−1 Otemachi One 3F, Tokyo, 〒100-0004, Japan
The Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit is a key event that brings together approximately 200 leaders from across the maritime industry to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in global seaborne trade. The 2024 summit in Tokyo will focus on collaboration and concrete actions needed to advance the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, improve data transparency, and build the workforce of the future.

Marine Energy Transition Forum 2024 • Antwerp
2024-10-22 08:00 - 2024-10-23 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Antwerp Expo, Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, Antwerpen, Belgium
Madadh MacLaine will be speaking at the Maritime Energy Transition Forum (METF24) in Antwerp on 22 September 2024 at the SESSION FOUR – OWNING IT.
Session Description:
This session will bring together shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, and financial institutions for a full and frank discussion on decarbonisation strategies. The discussion will also address the challenges of recruiting and skilling the future workforce to meet the industry’s decarbonisation goals.
Speakers:

Guillaume Morauw, Policy Analyst – Sustainable Finance, Environmental Defense Fund
Dr Charlie McKinlay, Fuels and Technology Lead, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
Erik Hofmeester, Head of Fleet Management, Samskip (Making Green Logistics Easy)
Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General, Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)
Dr Jose Gonzalez Celis, Senior Director – Sustainability, CLIA

Panellist:

Raj Dewan, Director – Low Carbon Market Development, Americas, Methanex Corporation

Event Link: METF24 Programme

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference, 2024
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-31 | Scandic Hotel Bergen City, Håkonsgaten 2, Bergen, 5015, Norway
ZESTAs Secretary General, Madadh MacLaine, will be speaking on Day One, Tuesday, 29 October 2024, during Session 1: Market and Regulatory Developments. She will discuss the development of a Zero-emission Ecosystem in the North Sea and Baltic, a topic likely to draw significant interest from attendees.

ADIPEC 2024
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-07 | ADNEC Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - Al Ma'arid, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Madadh MacLaine, ZESTAs Secretary General will be presenting at ADIPEC 2024
Session: Strategic Panel – The Strategic Role of NGOs in Unlocking Energy Investment for Emerging Economies
Overview:
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a critical role in unlocking investment opportunities in the energy sectors of developing economies by addressing regulatory challenges and infrastructure gaps. By collaborating with governments and industry, NGOs help to refine policies and showcase scalable clean energy projects, making emerging markets more attractive to energy companies and financial institutions. These strategic partnerships not only advance sustainable development but also enable organisations to navigate complex regulations, secure funding, and confidently enter high-growth markets.

Green Infrastructure Investment: Critical to Achieving a Zero Emissions Maritime in Africa and Economic Development
2024-11-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Baku) | COP29 – Nigerian Pavilion – Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan
Exciting News from COP29!
We’re proud to announce that our Secretary-General, Madadh MacLaine, will be speaking on “Green Infrastructure Investment: Critical to Achieving a Zero Emissions Maritime in Africa and Economic Development” at the high-level panel: “Catalysing an Evidence-Based Just Transition: Towards Realising #ZeroEmissions in Africa’s Maritime and #BlueEconomy Sector.”
Joining her on the panel:

Prof. Bamidele Adebisi (African Hydrogen Partnership)
Dr Oma Ofodile, PhD (NIMASA)
Maarten Ooms (Green Climate Fund)

Moderator:

Dr Dola Oluteye (UCL)

This discussion will explore how green infrastructure investment can position Africa as a leader in the global energy transition, supporting economic growth and advancing environmental sustainability.
We’re excited to see Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)’ vision for absolute zero emissions shipping contributing to these vital conversations.

Announcing ADB’s New Flagship Maritime Decarbonization Initiative
2024-11-20 10:00 - 10:50 (Asia/Baku) | COP29 – Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) Secretary-General, Madadh MacLaine, will participate in the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s side event at the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion on 20 November to mark the launch of their Maritime Decarbonisation Initiative (MDI).
The panel will include Leah Gutierrez (Director General, Pacific Department, ADB), Jamie Leather (Director, Transport, ADB), Ramesh Subramaniam (Director General, Sectors Group, ADB), Bruno Carrasco (Director General, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, ADB), R. Duncan McIntosh, PhD (Senior Regional Maritime Specialist, ADB), Camille Bourgeon (Technical Officer, Marine Environment Division, IMO), Minerva Lim (Senior Sustainability Manager, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore), and Atina Schutz (Special Assistant Attorney General, Republic of the Marshall Islands).
Other participants include high-level officials from ADB’s Developing Member Countries, as well as partners such as the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and industry leaders.
Madadh will highlight ZESTAs’ work in advancing Absolute Zero Emissions Shipping and share insights from Zero Emissions Maritime Technology’s hydrogen infrastructure projects.

Voyage to Net Zero Forum
2024-11-21 13:45 - 16:50 (Asia/Baku) | COP29 – Singapor Pavilion, Baku Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
ZESTAs is proud to announce that our Secretary General, Madadh MacLaine, will be speaking at the 2nd edition of the “Voyage to Net Zero Forum” at the Singapore Pavilion during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan!
Madadh will discuss regulatory developments and their impact on absolute zero-emission technologies, joining an esteemed panel of experts:

Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Ms. Ingrid Irigoyen, President and CEO, Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA)
Mr. Camille Bourgeon, Technical Officer, Marine Environment Division, IMO
Ms. Danielle P.L. Yeow, Lead, Climate Change Law and Policy, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore

The session will be moderated by Ms. Minerva Lim, Senior Sustainability Manager, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Monaco Hydrogen Forum 2024
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-03 | Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Sq. Beaumarchais, Monaco, 98000, Monaco
We’re excited to announce that our Secretary General, Madadh MacLaine, will be speaking as a panellist at the Monaco Hydrogen Forum 2024 on 3rd November 2024. She will join a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the transformative role of ports and airports as hydrogen hubs, advancing the future of global logistics and energy systems.
The full panel includes:

Moderator: Dr Manuel Villavicencio – Director, Energy and Climate Economics, Deloitte, France
Algis Latakas – Director General, Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, Lithuania
Matthieu Piron – Managing Director, Hydrogen Airport, France
Andrea Minerdo – CEO, NatPower H, Italy

This session promises to explore cutting-edge developments, operational strategies, and the collaborative pathways necessary to unlock hydrogen’s potential in decarbonising global supply chains.
The Monaco Hydrogen Forum 2024 is a pivotal event that brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including hydrogen operators, transportation and mobility leaders, and policymakers. The forum focuses on advancing the use of renewable hydrogen in transportation sectors, such as land, maritime, and air. The event aims to accelerate innovation across the hydrogen value chain, supporting global efforts to decarbonise transportation and meet the Paris Climate Agreement targets. The forum will also feature the Monaco Prize for Innovation in Renewable Hydrogen and Transportation, recognising groundbreaking solutions in this field.

Hyvolution – Revolutionizing transport: The transformative power of hydrogen mobility
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30 | Paris Expo, 1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
We’re excited to announce that Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General of ZESTAs, will be speaking at HYVOLUTION in Paris on 29 January 2025 from 13:00 to 17:30 at Porte de Versailles.
Madadh will join an expert panel to discuss hydrogen’s game-changing potential in maritime transport, highlighting its role in achieving zero emissions and transforming the shipping industry.
🔍 Key Topics of the Session:

The latest advancements in hydrogen technology transforming mobility.
Overcoming challenges in hydrogen infrastructure development.
The critical role of industry stakeholders in scaling hydrogen solutions.

💡 Panel Speakers:

Volker Hasenberg – Deputy Head of International Hydrogen Strategy
Philippe Heisch – Managing Director
Germain Hurtado – Hydrogen Technologies and Projects Director
Florentin de Loppinot – Chief Executive Officer
Prof. Dr. Josef Kallo – Founder & CTO
Hannah Bryson-Jones – Director
Steffen Moeller-Holst – Vice President Marketing
Diane Strauss – Director France

Hydrogen is set to redefine maritime transport, enabling zero-emission shipping and revolutionizing the global shipping industry.
📅 See you in Paris!

Fourth North Sea Ports and Maritime Conference
2025-02-27 | Scotland Europa Conference Centre, Scotland Europa, Rond-Point Robert Schuman, Bruxelles, Belgique, Brussels, B1040, Belgium
We’re pleased to announce that Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General of ZESTAs, and Jogchum Bruinsma, Chair of ZESTAs, will be speaking at the Fourth North Sea Ports and Maritime Conference on 27 February 2025 in Brussels.
This One Day Conference is to be held in Brussels in February. It will examine the development of the North Sea’s role as a Hydrogen Corridor and the key role that the North Sea ports and maritime sector will play in its development. The Conference will hear from senior European Commission officials, ports, the hydrogen supply chain and the maritime sector.
🔹 Madadh MacLaine will speak on “Deploying a Green Hydrogen-Based Absolute Zero Emissions Ecosystem in the North Sea and Baltic Regions”, outlining how zero-emission shipping solutions can be implemented at scale.
🔹 Jogchum Bruinsma will present on the role of fuel cells in short sea shipping, exploring how hydrogen fuel cells can support clean maritime transport.
The North Sea Region is already a major producer of hydrogen and there are ambitious plans to increase green hydrogen production, develop import and export routes in the North Sea and receive hydrogen imports from across the World. The European Commission envisages the North Sea as a major import corridor and the International Energy Agency has said the Region “leads the development of low-emission hydrogen as a new energy carrier. This region accounts for around half of Europe’s total hydrogen demand and has a vast and untapped renewable energy potential in the North Sea.

ZESTAs at the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum
2025-03-12 | Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Leof. Andrea Siggrou 364, Athens, 17674, Greece
Jean-Philippe Arseneau will represent ZESTAs at the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, a key platform for tackling the challenges facing the shipping industry.
He will present on “Assessing Availability & Readiness” and join Panel #2 – Fuel for Thought: Insights on the Alternative Options, which will cover:
✅ Safety challenges
✅ Bunkering & the latest revision of ISO 8217
✅ Incentives and regulatory mechanisms for alternative fuels
The 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.
At 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.
📅 Event Details:
📌 Date: Wednesday, 12th March 2025
📌 Time: 09:00 – 18:00
📌 Venue: Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Athens
Panelists:
Bill Stamatopoulos, Global Marine Fuels Business Development Director, VeriFuel
Diane Gilpin, Founder & CEO, Smart Green Shipping Alliance
Nikos Xydas, Technical Director, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA)
Jean-Philippe Arseneau, Special Adviser, ZESTAs
Antonis Trakakis, Chairman, CIMAC Greece
🎟 Free attendance—register here: events.safety4sea.com
Join us. Change happens when the right people are in the room.
#GREEN4SEA #GreenShipping #AbsoluteZero #MaritimePolicy #FutureFuels #ZeroEmissions #SustainableMaritime #ShippingInnovation #MarineFuels #ShippingTransition #IMO #ClimateAction #OceanHealth #CleanShipping

ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
2025-03-12 14:55 - 15:25 (Asia/Tokyo) | Ana Intercontinental, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
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?
📢 Session: Balancing Commerce and Conservation – Making Shipping Safer for Marine Life
📅 March 12, 2025 | 🕑 14:55 – 15:25 JST
📍 ANA Intercontinental, Tokyo
The 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:
✅ How the industry is addressing these challenges
✅ What more can be done to mitigate biodiversity loss and pollution
✅ How ports and shipping companies can balance commerce and conservation
Panelists:
🌊 Madadh MacLaine, Secretary-General, ZESTAs
⚓ Jason Giffen, Vice-President, Planning & Environment, Port of San Diego
Moderator:
🎤 Charlotte Howard, Executive Editor & New York Bureau Chief, The Economist
Why this matters:
Ports 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.
🌍 Join the conversation at #WOS25 as we discuss actionable solutions for a thriving Blue Economy!
🔗 More info: World Ocean Summit 2025
#SustainableShipping #OceanConservation #MaritimeInnovation #ZeroEmissions #ZESTAs #WorldOceanSummit #BlueEconomy

ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
2025-03-13 16:05 - 16:50 (Asia/Tokyo) | Ana Intercontinental, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
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.
She will speak on:
🎤 Panel Discussion: Ocean Acidification and Biodiversity Loss – Turning Knowledge into Action
📅 March 13, 2025 | 🕓 16:05 – 16:50 JST
This session, supported by Back to Blue, will cut through the noise and focus on:
✅ The urgent need for scientific evidence linking OA to biodiversity loss
✅ The role of decision-makers, industry, and financial stakeholders in driving real solutions
✅ How case studies and investment can turn knowledge into enforceable policies
Panelists:
Steve Widdicombe, Director of Science & Deputy Chief Executive, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
Jessie Turner, Executive Director, International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification
Masahiko Fujii, Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo
Henrik Oksfeldt Enevoldsen, Head of Centre, Ocean Science Programme Manager, IOC UNESCO
Punyasloke Bhadury, Professor, IISER Kolkata
Madadh MacLaine, Secretary-General, ZESTAs
🎤 Moderator: Naka Kondo, Japan Lead, Impact Initiatives, Economist Impact

ZESTAs at the World Ocean Summit 2025
2025-03-13 16:50 - 17:10 (Asia/Tokyo) | Ana Intercontinental, 1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
Scalable, high-impact solutions for restoring ocean health and advancing sustainable industries.
Change 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.
🎤 Session: Announcing the 2025 Changemakers
📅 March 13, 2025 | 🕓 16:50 – 17:10 JST📍 ANA Intercontinental, Tokyo
In this closing session, Madadh will join fellow changemakers to discuss scalable, high-impact solutions for restoring ocean health and advancing sustainable industries.
Participants:
Suzanne Johnson, Senior Adviser, United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition
Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Chief Executive, Katapult Ocean (joining virtually)
Deniz Tekerek, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder, Archireef
Constantin Marakhov, Chief Executive, Kidemis
Ellen Loxley-Slåttsveen, Chief Operating Officer, Hydrakraft
🎤 Moderator: Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor & Senior Editor, Britain, The Economist
Beyond 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.

WATTS UP APAC: Advancing Maritime Energy Transition
2025-03-27 | Raffles Marina, 10 Tuas West Drive, Singapore, 638404, Singapore
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.
ZESTAs 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.
💡 ZESTAs members receive a 20% discount—contact us for details.

ZESTAs at GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum
2025-03-28 12:30 - 18:15 (Asia/Singapore) | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore, 018956
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.
📌 Event Details
🕛 Time: 12:30 – 18:15 SGT (All-day event)📍 Venue: Orchid Main Ballroom, Level 4, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
🎙 Featured Panel Discussion:
Human-driven Energy Transition – Challenges and Opportunities🕑 Time: 14:05 – 15:00 SGT
Panelists:

Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General, ZESTAs

Capt Chatur Wahyu, Director, Singapore Maritime Academy

Moderator: Apostolos (Apo) Belokas, Managing Editor, SAFETY4SEA

💡 Discussion Topics
✅ Addressing human factors in a just transition✅ Future fuels & crew training✅ Considerations for IMO 2030/2050
The 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.
Join us for an insightful discussion on navigating the human side of the energy transition and explore the broader agenda throughout the day.
📍 More info & registration: GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum

Wings of Tomorrow – GT Wings Launches Cutting-Edge AirWing Technology to Lead Maritime Decarbonisation
2025-05-01 16:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Norton Rose Fullbright LLP, 3 More London PL. rRiverside), Lonodon, SE12AQ, United Kingdom
VIP Launch Event to Showcase Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Clean
Shipping
London, UK – GT Wings, in collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping, University of Bristol,
and supported by Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, proudly announces the
launch of the AirWing propulsion system. This revolutionary technology, backed by £3.7M in
funding through the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 4
(CMDC4), aims to reduce emissions in the maritime sector by up to 30%. This groundbreaking
project is set to transform the shipping industry by accelerating the transition to sustainable
maritime transport.
The first AirWing will be installed on a Carisbrooke Shipping 120m general cargo vessel
before commencing sea trials through 2025. This first installation will demonstrate the
technology’s real-world impact, symbolising a significant step toward zero-emission shipping.
A Launch Event to Drive Maritime Innovation
To celebrate this milestone, GT Wings will host an exclusive launch event in London in 2025,
bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators. The event will
offer a platform to explore future collaborations, spark industry conversations, and showcase
the power of innovation in tackling maritime emissions.
The event will take place on the 1st of May 2025 at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP located in
London, UK.
The event will feature:

Keynote speeches by industry leaders and government representatives
Panel discussions with project partners and green technology innovators
VIP networking sessions to foster meaningful connections

An Open Invitation to Join the Movement
As part of this transformative initiative, we invite companies and organisations committed to
sustainability and innovation to explore opportunities to align their brands with the AirWing
project. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to associate with cutting-edge
maritime technology and engage with industry leaders.
For companies interested in supporting the event or learning more about how they can
participate through strategic partnerships, please get in touch with our team.
Hear what supporting partners have to say about the event:
“We are thrilled to bring the AirWing system to market in a record timeframe. We believe that
AirWing represents a game-changing wind propulsion technology, maximising thrust and fuel
savings from the smallest possible unit size. We are proud to be working alongside Carisbrooke
Shipping and University of Bristol to bring this technology to life.”
– George Thompson, GT Wings
“We are proud to be working alongside GT Wings as a project partner with this innovative
prototype. Decarbonisation of the marine environment takes centre stage at Carisbrooke
shipping. The installation of our first AirWing will have a significant impact ensuring we maintain
our efficiency in reducing our emissions, cutting fuel costs and compliance with strict new
emissions regulations well into the future.”
– Capt Simon Merritt, Senior Fleet Manager, Carisbrooke Shipping
“We are excited to be part of the AirWing consortium working towards a new Age of Sail. This
collaboration between industry and academia exemplifies the innovative, multidisciplinary, and
audacious spirit needed to achieve a more sustainable future.”
– Dr Tobias Laux, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol
“This new £30m [CMDC6] investment is part of our Plan for Change – growing the economy and
making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower. I’m proud to see this funding boost growth and
create jobs throughout the UK, as well as ushering in an era of zero-emission shipping. It was
great to join GT Wings in Hull to see their fantastic new propulsion system, and to see how
they’re driving economic growth and supporting jobs in the region.”
– Mike Kane, Maritime Minister
“At KAP, we are proud to be part of this transformative project. Our goal is to connect innovative
solutions like AirWing with the right stakeholders, ensuring that these technologies not only
make an impact but also drive meaningful partnerships toward a sustainable maritime future.”
– Mohamad Kantar, Co-founder, KAP

ZESTAs Pavilion & Atlantic Stage @ Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025
2025-06-24 10:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre, Europaplein 24, Amsterdam, GZ, 1078, Netherlands
🔷 ZESTAs Pavilion Exhibitors
Featuring cutting-edge technologies advancing absolute zero emissions in shipping:
Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology – PEM fuel cells for maritime applications
Air Liquide – Hydrogen supply chain & infrastructure solutions
Econowind – Wind-assisted propulsion systems
Water Stuff & Sun – SFEERS & Hydrogen Battery technology
Marine Zero – Electric Thames project & AIS data platform
Dealfeng – Advanced marine engineering

🎤 ZESTAs Atlantic Stage Session
🗓 Tuesday, 24 June 2025⏰ 11:10–13:00📍 Exhibition Floor Presentation Stage – Hall 8
Session Introduced by:Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General, ZESTAs

🔸 11:10–12:00 – Technology Presentations

Thomas Korn, CEO, Water Stuff & SunHydrogen Battery: Reshaping Storage and Distribution with Nano Tech

David Gray, Head of Design, Marine ZeroElectric Thames: A Data-Driven Path to Battery-Powered Urban Shipping

Jogchum Bruinsma, Commercial Director, NedstackHydrogen Fuel Cells for Coastal & Deep-Sea Shipping

🔸 12:00–13:00 – First Mover Shipowners – Panel Discussion

Frank Nieuwenhuis, Founder and former CEO of Econowind

Sara Ravazza, Managing Director, Future Proof Shipping

Quint Vedder, Head of Innovation & Projects, Maris-Fiducia

Moderator: Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General, ZESTAs

ShipZERO30 LISW – HyWindships
2025-09-16 | IMO, 4 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7SR, London, United Kingdom
How to Achieve Absolute Zero Emissions in Trans-Oceanic Shipping

ZESTAs ShipZERO30 workshop, “HyWindships” brings together shipowners, hydrogen producers, wind propulsion experts, cargo owners, investors, technology developers, and policymakers committed to achieving Absolute Zero Emissions to discover how collectively we can achieve absolute zero emissions by working together across the full supply chain. “Wind and Wave to Wake”.

Collaboratively, we will explore how together, we can make this work energetically, and therefore economically. The key being efficiencies: efficiency in vessel design, efficiency in onboard energy system designs, but also efficiencies in the global energy system, from the capture of renewable energy all the way through the supply chain to its use on the vessel. “Wind and Wave to Wake”!
A “HyWindship” is an electric vessel that uses wind, combined with energy stored in batteries and hydrogen, for propulsion. It relies solely on electric propulsion to reach favourable winds when there is too little wind or none in the right direction, and also in port, for both manoeuvring and alongside. These vessels are also capable of topping up their energy storage systems when wind is abundant, further reducing onboard energy storage needs.

The seminar will feature:

Case studies from shipowners operating absolute zeroe vessels
Insights from hydrogen producers scaling supply chains
Technology demonstrations in wind propulsion and hydrogen systems
Analysis of energy system efficiency and electrification
An international helicopter view of RE and green hydrogen supply chains
Collaborative sessions with ecosystem stakeholders

Why this matters
The solutions are real. The systems are proven. Absolute Zero is not a future goal—it’s happening now. Join us at the heart of maritime policymaking to explore what’s possible and what’s already underway.
Networking
Refuel and connect during breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks.
Reception
Celebrate our progress with drinks and nibbles on the IMO Terrace overlooking Westminster and the London Skyline!

ZESTAs members receive 20% off
Beyond compliance! Do you have what it takes? Are you ready to be part of creating a healthy planet? Join the innovators who are making this happen now!

Why at the IMO?
The IMO is where international maritime policy is forged.
During LISW, it becomes the focal point of global attention.
By bringing absolute zero solutions directly to this forum, we make the case for immediate action—with evidence.

🔒 Invitation-only event

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SNEC H2+ 2025
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-11 | Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Road, Shanghai, China
Madadh MacLaine, Secretary General of ZESTAs, will speak at SNEC H2+ 2025 in Shanghai.Her presentation, “Absolute Zero Emissions Maritime Shipping – Proven. Deployed. Scalable.”, will focus on pure hydrogen for maritime applications — from onboard fuel systems to the port and energy infrastructure that support them.She will highlight how hydrogen is already connecting shipping with the wider clean energy sector, building the foundations for Absolute Zero Emissions across global trade routes.At one of the world’s largest clean energy gatherings, Madadh will show how maritime is not a late adopter, but a driver of the hydrogen economy.
About SNEC H2+ 2025:SNEC H2+ is among the world’s most influential clean energy exhibitions, bringing together global leaders in hydrogen, solar, wind, and electrification. The event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange across the energy and maritime industries to accelerate the transition to clean power.

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-16 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Scandic Ørnen, Lars Hillesgate 18 | NO-5008 Bergen, Bergen, NO-5008, Norway
Navigating the route to a sustainable green maritime industry
Riviera Maritime Media will be returning to Bergen on 14–16 October, and we’re pleased to support the event once again and look forward to meeting many ZESTAs members there.
As you have come to expect, the Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference will bring together leading vessel owners, energy companies, port authorities, regulators, class, technology, and battery manufacturers from across the globe.
Through ZESTAs’ continued support, we are pleased to offer our members a 20% discount on registration.If you would like to receive the promo code and ticket link, just get in touch.
👉 Everything you need to know
As the programme delivers analysis of technology and regulatory developments, the many networking opportunities are your unmissable opportunity to meaningfully reconnect with industry peers and drive your interests forward in a dedicated, relaxed environment.
Read on for a closer look at the agenda…

Day 1 – Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Market and regulatory developments
Advances in hydrogen and fuel cell use in shipping
Fuel cell technologies and regulatory updates
Case studies

Day 2 – Maritime Hybrid & Electric

Market insights and energy storage trends
Innovative vessels from around the world
Commercial considerations
Battery safety

Day 3 – Maritime Hybrid & Electric

On-board technology innovations
Improving energy efficiency through electrification
Shore power and charging infrastructure
Alternative fuel options

👉 Programme Day 1: Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cells👉 Programme Days 2 & 3: Maritime Hybrid & Electric

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