Key Maritime Conference Returns to Bergen

The Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells conference gathers the leading firms, public authorities, and renowned experts in the global maritime sector. The conference offers compelling debate, knowledge sharing on key shipping themes, and “unrivalled networking” opportunities. 

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Greater Bergen has a long history and an established reputation as a hub for the Norwegian shipping industry. The region’s shipping ecosystem represents Norway’s largest fleet, 2 notable industry clusters, a large concentration of maritime firms, a wealth of competence, and billions of Norwegian Kroners in annual turnover and value creation.

This year’s conference will include speeches from key figures in today’s shipping industry. The roster of distinguished speakers includes:

• Siv Remøy Vangen - CEO, Maritime Bergen
• Nils Møllerup – Commercial Manager, Port of Bergen
• Thor Humerfelt – SVP of Product Architecture, Corvus Energy

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From fossil fuels to cleantech

With the worldwide maritime sector endeavouring to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, research and innovation will be needed to drive this transition further towards a green, sustainable industry. While hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cells are contributing to net zero ambitions, further investments in these and other forms of maritime cleantech will be vital.

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Additionally, as the maritime industry integrates more cleantech, it will gradually divest from fossil fuel-powered systems. To drive this transition, a better understanding of when the cut-off will be for these systems is essential.

Other themes will include:

• The latest innovations in fuel systems technology
• How net zero ambitions are encouraging shipowners to invest in carbon-neutral vessels
• How to promote more cooperation and collaboration to drive the transition
• Opportunities that the green shift will provide, and how shipping companies can benefit from them
• How to encourage competitiveness across the industry