Maritime Industry Decarbonisation Symposium 2025

Michael Atkinson

Quality and Claims Assistant - Marine Technical

My background is in chemistry, having graduated from the university of Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a chemistry degree in 2005 and I started my career in marine back in 2006 with Lintec, part of the Intertek group.

Joining as a lab technician I spent 3 and a half years performing routine ISO 8217 analysis on marine fuels before moving to the office as part of the customer services team, responsible for reporting fuel testing, BQS reports and involved with general enquiries and technical issues.

In April 2020, took over as Customer Services Manager at Intertek Lintec, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department, with team members in both UK and Singapore.

Attended many industry conferences and events, including presenting at Oxford Bunker Course and Aracon.

Joined World Fuel Services in Feb 2025 as part of the Marine Technical team.

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Deniz Aymer

Senior Consultant, UMAS

Deniz is a Senior Consultant at UMAS and has a background in financial and investment analysis, with over a decade of experience in the shipping industry. At UMAS, Deniz focuses on projects that explore the commercial dimensions of maritime decarbonisation and assess how current and emerging regulations could influence the industry’s energy transition.

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Dr Thomas Beard

Senior Analysis Engineer, BMT

Dr. Thomas Beard is a chartered engineer and the clean maritime/alternative fuels lead for Defence at BMT. He has a PhD in Hydrogen Safety from Loughborough University, following this he has spent several years in industry working on a variety of aspects of ship and submarine design and build. He is a member of the two UK maritime hydrogen working groups and is on the steering group for a research program on ammonia in maritime. He has published and presented numerous papers on the topic of alternative fuels for maritime and naval platforms.

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Tania Berry MIMarEST

Electrical Capability Leader, BMT

Tania Berry is an electrotechnical expert in her field, with over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry. With operator (Royal Navy), Class and design experience, she provides robust electrical engineering solutions that enhance the safety and operability of maritime operations. As BMTs Electrical Capability Lead, Tania collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, working towards aligning the electrical capabilities with strategic objectives, thus fostering innovation and excellence. Tania holds an MSc in Systems Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde.

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Alan Crowle FIMarEST

Naval Architect, University of Exeter

Alan Crowle is a naval architect studying for a Masters by Research, at the University of Exeter. The focus of the research is into the load-out, fit-out, tow-out and installation of floating offshore wind turbines.

He has 53 years marine engineering experience, in the design, construction and offshore installation of marine structures for oil&gas, LNG terminals and HVDC platforms. He is a fellow of RINA, IMarEST and the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors and a member of the Energy Institute.

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Lewis Hammell

Chartered Engineer and Technical Manager , Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (CMAL)

Lewis Hammell is a Chartered Engineer and Technical Manager with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (CMAL). Lewis has worked with CMAL for 9 years, specialising in new vessel design and build projects for the Scottish West Coast and Northern Isles ferry services working from concept design through to vessel delivery/ in-service. These projects include all-electric/ battery hybrid, LNG dual-fuel, and Methanol ready vessels. Most recently Lewis has been working on the delivery of CMAL’s four Islay Class diesel electric battery hybrid sister vessels, currently under construction at Cemre Shipyard (Türkiye) and is leading on the flag ship Small Vessel Replacement Programme where a contract has recently been singed with Remontowa Shipbuilding (Poland) to build seven all electric vessels.

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Jack Howard

Graduate Environmental and Sustainability Consultant , BMT

Jack graduated from the University of Plymouth with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability, followed by a master’s degree in Environmental Consultancy from the University of the West of England.

Jack joined BMT Ltd as a Graduate Environmental and Sustainability Consultant where he supports the delivery of environment and sustainability projects across the defence and maritime sector. He has worked on a range of projects focused on environmental performance and his experience includes conducting environmental impact screening and scoping studies for maritime defence platforms, developing safety and environmental management plans, and supporting compliance with environmental legislation. Jack has experience and  an interest in the role of digital technologies in driving sustainable operations, particularly the environmental implications of data-driven operations in maritime decarbonisation.

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Arunanshu Jha

Arunanshu Jha, a cadet at the Indian Maritime University in Kolkata, has an expanding research portfolio that focuses on seafarer well-being and sustainable shipping. His research on dual-fuel LNG retrofitting looks at practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of current fleets while paving the way for biofuels and other greener alternatives. He has previously given presentations at national maritime forums on topics such as sustainable fuel studies with INSA and research on mental health at sea. He contributes a cadet's viewpoint that is influenced by both technical precision and a dedication to useful, expandable innovation.

Emily Kyle

Marine Technical Quality and Claim Assistant , World Fuel Services

I'm Emily Kyle, currently working as a Marine Technical Quality and Claim Assistant at World Fuel Services. My journey in the maritime industry began with studying for a BSc in Nautical Science at Liverpool John Moores University, alongside training as a Merchant Navy Deck Cadet with the Conway Merchant Navy Trust. 

During my cadetship, I sailed on a range of vessels—from buoy tenders and PSV to cruise liners and yachts—before qualifying with my Officer of the Watch ticket and sailing as a Deck Officer with Carnival Cruises UK.

I then transitioned ashore to pursue an MSc in Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management at Newcastle University, which led to a role in logistics as a Supply Chain Coordinator and Analyst. While I gained valuable experience in supply chain operations, I missed the marine industry and returned in September 2024 to join the technical team at World Fuel Services.

Since entering the bunker industry a year ago, I’ve been focused on supporting fuel quality claims and analysing historical data trends to help improve our understanding of fuel-related issues across the sector.

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Nikki Ng

Technical Specialist, Lloyds Register

Nikkii has 20 years’ experience in the upstream energy and maritime sectors gained in front end and detailed design engineering related activities, safety and risk consultancy as well as independent third-party verifications for compliances with Regulatory requirements. She has been involved in numerous offshore and onshore energy related facilities at various stages of the cradle to grave lifecycle of the asset, in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Canada and the North Sea.

Her current role with Lloyd’s Register is predominately focused on process safety aspects in LR’s Rules and Regulations development related to decarbonisation solutions and developments in both maritime and upstream energy sector.

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Dr Capt. Ashraf Ragab

Associate Professor of Maritime Transport , Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA), UAE

Dr. Capt. Ashraf Ragab is an Associate Professor of Maritime Transport at Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA), UAE, where he specialises in maritime education, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability transitions. He is a licensed German Master Mariner Unlimited with extensive seafaring and academic experience across Europe and the Gulf region.

Dr. Ragab earned his Ph.D. in Nautical Sciences from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and holds an M.Sc. in International Maritime Management from Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His professional portfolio includes roles as lecturer, maritime consultant, and evacuation systems researcher under EU-funded projects such as PALAEMON.

His research focuses on the integration of human-centred design into maritime education, safety management, and green transition strategies. He is particularly passionate about bridging the operational and academic aspects of the maritime industry, and his work often intersects with regulatory reform, MET curriculum innovation, and port readiness in the context of decarbonisation.

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Pia Rebelo

Legal Analyst, Stephenson Harwood LLP

Pia Rebelo is an admitted attorney from South Africa and a lecturer in private law. She obtained her LLB and LLM at the University of Cape Town and completed her PhD at the City Law School, City St George's University of London. Her key research interest is the way in which contracts can facilitate decarbonisation in the shipping industry. Pia also works as a Legal Analyst at Stephenson Harwood LLP where she works in the decarbonisation team to deliver advice and contractual clauses for clients. She teaches maritime law, cross-border commercial law, and contract law, and has published work on green finance frameworks, green supply chain finance, decarbonisation of shipping contracts, polar shipping, and climate litigation.

 

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Mark Sinclair MIMarEST

Naval Architect, Lloyds Register

Mark is a Naval Architect with almost 10 years’ experience in the marine sector following graduation from the University of Strathclyde in 2016. He has since been working with Lloyd’s Register and has undertaken several different roles within LR during his time such as Existing Ship Surveyor, New Construction Surveyor and Surveyor within LR’s Technical Helpdesk.

He now undertakes the role of Technical Key Account Manager leading the technical liaison between LR and their biggest clients in the UK and North Europe such as Maersk, Oldendorff Carriers, BP, and Zodiac Maritime.

This predominantly focuses on providing a dedicated technical support and management function to LR’s customers and aiding them through daily operational challenges, managing complex new construction/retrofit projects and assisting to navigate future decarbonisation related regulations.

Dwitya Waskito

Researcher, Martime Human Factors Centre

He is a researcher at the Maritime Human Factors Centre with a background in Naval Architecture and professional experience as a safety officer on a research vessel. His research focuses on risk analysis and safety assessment of maritime operations, particularly through the application of novel hazard identification methods that advance beyond traditional risk analysis approaches. These methods aim to support risk quantification and the development of effective risk control strategies. He is currently pursuing a PhD, where his work explores the integration of system theory and human reliability analysis to enhance the safety of maritime decarbonisation operations.

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Shaun White

Managing Director, Foreship UK

Shaun White heads Foreship UK, a subsidiary of the Finnish naval architecture, marine engineering, and project management services specialist for shipbuilding, conversion, and refurbishment, Foreship Ltd.

Shaun has held several leading positions during his long career in the Maritime Industry, focusing on the issues that have become pivotal for the future of shipping, including alternative fuels, electrification, hybrid solutions, and energy infrastructure systems.

He is deeply committed to leveraging his expertise from the commercial shipping, cruise, passenger, and defense sectors to establish strategic industry partnerships, deliver pioneering solutions, overcome industry challenges, and advance the sustainable shipping technologies of tomorrow.

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Rowan Wilkinson

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Consultant, BMT

Rowan Wilkinson is a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Consultant at BMT Ltd, where she plays a principal role in delivering environmental and sustainability projects across the defence sector and beyond. Her work focuses on advancing environmental management practices and conducting lifecycle and environmental impact assessments for maritime platforms, systems, and services—particularly within naval shipbuilding.

Rowan is part of BMT’s growing Environmental Services Team, contributing technical leadership and strategic insight to projects that span defence domains, government departments, and international collaborations.

Prior to joining BMT, Rowan worked as an Environmental Officer aboard cruise ships, where she was responsible for regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives at sea. She was also an Environmental Field Scientist on offshore survey vessels, gaining hands-on experience in marine data collection and environmental monitoring

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