At the 2020 Capital Link International Shipping Forum, John Keough moderated a panel on decarbonization and green shipping that discussed the reduction of greenhouse emissions as the next challenge which will have transformational impact on the shipping industry.
The 14th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum took place as a virtual meeting on March 30 and 31. The forum, known for its large attendance by investors, owners and financiers, examined the macroeconomic issues shaping and transforming today's international shipping markets.
At this year's forum, John Keough moderated the panel Decarbonization: Green Shipping – Conquering the Next Frontier. This panel, which can be viewed here, discussed the reduction of greenhouse emissions as the next challenge which will have transformational impact on the industry. Regulators, fossil and alternative fuel producers, engine manufacturers and shipbuilders, ship-owners, charterers, financiers and a wider range of industry participants need to come up with a workable and sustainable framework. The panel provided strategies, options and initiatives in this direction as the industry sets out to address the complexities involved.
Moderator:
- Mr. John Keough, Partner – Clyde & Co
Panelists:
- Mr. Frederick Kenney, Director, Legal and External Affairs – International Maritime Organization
- Mr. Mark O'Neil, CEO – Columbia Ship Management
- Ms. Karrie Trauth, General Manager Shipping & Maritime Americas – Shell Trading & Supply
- Mr. Jeffrey Pribor, CFO – International Seaways (INSW)
- Mr. Hamish Norton, President – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK)
- Mr. John Butler, President & CEO – World Shipping Council
