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Ship Energy and Environment

  • Overview

The Ship Energy and Environment SIG encompasses issues within the two overarching themes of emissions from shipping and alternative fuels for shipping. This SIG aims to understand shipping’s role in GHG emissions and air pollution, and the measures being discussed to address them, including new regulations, new fuels, and associated implementation issues.

Looking to identify and address the challenges that lie ahead, the SIG works with regulatory bodies and industry partners to provide guidance. In bringing together a network of professionals to share experiences and review the knowledge and skills gap across the industry, targeted support can be given to those working in the sector.

If you are interested in joining the group, log in to My IMarEST and select the group from the list.

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05 Aug 2026

IMarEST launches Net-Zero Framework consultation ahead of MEPC85

The Institute has launched an industry consultation on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 GHG Strategy, focusing on the implementation of its short-term measures and the development of proposed mid-term measures. The outcomes of the consultation will help ensure the Institute's contribution to the ongoing negotiations reflects the expertise of its members, as well as the wider marine community.

Institute News
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05 Aug 2026

IMarEST Industry Consultation: Navigating the IMO Net-Zero Transition

Feedback on the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy, including practical experience with CII and SEEMP, priorities for short-term efficiency measures, and the transition to net-zero shipping.

SIG document
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29 Jun 2026

WEBINAR: Shaping Maritime Decarbonisation: IMO GHG Policy Developments and IMarEST Member’s Perspectives

A webinar by the Ship Energy and Environment SIG.

IMarEST TV
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24 Apr 2026

ISWG GHG 21 Promoting Shipping's Energy Tranistion

SIG document
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18 Nov 2025

Decarbonisation: reducing risks by moving first

Professor Tristan Smith explains how his research suggests that early adopters will have better long-term business outcomes

Blog - Technical & Policy
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25 Aug 2025

Ship Energy & Environment SIG podcast

SIG document
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SIG officers

Dr Thomas Beard CEng FIMarEST

Chair

Mr Robert Farmer FIMarEST

Chair

Upcoming events

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External
14 – 18 September 2026

CPD Week

Celebrating and highlighting continuing professional development (CPD) with updates on sampling, resources and member stories.

Online
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Free
16 September 2026

Learning from Failure - Marine machinery failures and their causes Part 2

A webinar by the Ship Repair, Maintenance, and Safety SIG.

SIG event Online
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16 September 2026

Cause Mapping® the sinking of the RMS Titanic

An in-person event by the IMarEST's Houston Gulf Coast Branch.

Branch event Houston, USA
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Free
17 September 2026

Tie A Knot In It

A hybrid event by the IMarEST's South East England & London Home Counties Branch.

Hybrid Event London, UK
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