Industry leaders converge in Singapore to build out zero emissions blueprint for maritime transport
London, UK, 10 April 2024 – Hing Chao, the visionary Executive Chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, will join a panel of maritime industry leaders at the upcoming ShipZERO28.5 event, in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, in Singapore on April 18. Mr. Chao’s insights and leadership in sustainable shipping practices will help illuminate the necessary path forward for the maritime industry in a challenging moment of uncertainty and instability.
Mr. Chao said: “Decarbonisation is a global, collective effort. However, as resources are unevenly distributed, synergistic partnerships across geographical regions are essential to decarbonisation and, in particular, to reaching zero-emission goals within a rapidly closing window.”
Under Mr. Chao’s stewardship, Wah Kwong is exploring and investing in technological innovations and partnerships that reduce environmental impact and demonstrate cleaner shipping practices.
Madadh MacLaine, Secretary-General, ZESTAs said: “As the maritime sector experiences unprecedented challenges on both environmental and geo-political fronts, we need visionaries like Hing Chao to drive change. By transitioning away from fossil fuels, we can win this battle. We have the technology, as evidenced in ZESTAs’ latest submission to the IMO. Our mission in Singapore is to create a blueprint, with Chairman Chao and other senior industry stakeholders, for international cross sector collaboration to build out the necessary zero emissions infrastructure across all fronts.”
At ShipZERO28.5, taking place during Singapore Maritime Week, workshop participants will discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions that set a course to a zero-emissions future for shipping. ZESTAs continues to bring together technology providers, policy makers, and the entire energy supply chain, creating a comprehensive action plan to support the maritime industry’s transition to zero emissions. As the 5th workshop in the ZESTAs ShipZERO programme, this event will deliver a platform for concrete action.
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings is the Gold Sponsor for ShipZERO28.5. Their support furthers the collective effort and commitment of leading maritime organisations in advancing the industry’s sustainability goals.
About ShipZERO28.5:
Theme: Bridging East and West to Accelerate Absolute Zero Emissions Shipping
When: 18 April 2024
Where: Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore
Join us in Singapore for ShipZERO28.5, a workshop where leaders like Hing Chao and pioneering companies like Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings are setting the course for a sustainable maritime future.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/846613753527
About ZESTAs: Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) is an international trade association. ZESTAs’ purpose is to promote rapid and large-scale uptake of Zero Emissions Ship Technology (ZEST). Zero Emissions means zero GHG emissions at point of use on the vessel, with minimal upstream impacts. The association represents ZEST internationally at both industry and regulatory levels and holds provisional consultative status at the UN International Maritime Organization.
About Hing Chao: In addition to his role as Executive Chairman at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, a renowned family-owned shipping company with roots stretching back three generations, Hing Chao has made significant contributions to the maritime community as the founding chairman of the Hong Kong International Shipping and Maritime Services Centre, an Executive Committee member and Chairman of the China Sub-committee of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, and a pivotal figure in the Greater Bay Maritime Forum. His roles in various prestigious councils and committees, including the Bureau Veritas Global Marine and Offshore Council and RINA’s Asia Decarbonisation Committee, underscore his commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation across the maritime sector.
CONTACTS:
For ZESTAs, contact Madadh MacLaine, +447834912090, madadh.maclaine@zestas.org
https://zestas.org
