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Seminar on GHG Reduction and Safety in the Maritime Industry

On May 13, 2025, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host an insightful seminar featuring Tatsuya Onodera, the head of the System Engineering Department at Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Energy Solutions & Marine Company. This event will focus on the challenges facing the maritime industry, particularly concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and the maintenance of safe operations.

Background and Challenges

The maritime sector is increasingly under pressure to meet strict GHG reduction targets aimed at protecting the global environment. As regulations strengthen, the adoption of low GHG emission fuels such as hydrogen, e-methanol, and ammonia is becoming more crucial. In addition, improving energy efficiency through the optimized operation of all ship equipment is essential.

Particularly within the domestic shipping industry, issues such as chronic crew shortages, recent work-style reforms, and amendments to the Maritime Labor Law pose significant challenges to maintaining safe operations. This seminar aims to shed light on how shipowners, shipyards, and marine equipment manufacturers, including Kawasaki Heavy Industries, are addressing these pressing issues.

Agenda Overview

The seminar will cover a range of pertinent topics, including:
1. Current Challenges in the Maritime Industry
(1) The evolving landscape of GHG emissions regulations and policies.
(2) Challenges associated with safe ship operations.

2. Initiatives Toward GHG Reduction
(1) Efforts regarding the adoption of low carbon emission fuels.
(2) Efficient operation of equipment onboard ships.

3. Ensuring Safe Ship Operations
(1) The status of development in automated navigation technologies.
(2) Trends in the creation of guidelines for autonomous navigation.
(3) Visualization of ship operational status.

4. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Technological Developments
(1) Hydrogen DF engines and hydrogen fuel supply systems.
(2) Efficient equipment operation through hybrid and electric propulsion systems.
(3) Systems supporting safe maneuvering during berthing and unberthing.
(4) Condition monitoring systems for visualizing ship operational states.

5. Future Prospects
6. Q&A Session
7. Networking Opportunity
A unique chance for participants to exchange business cards and expand their professional networks, fostering new business opportunities.

Registration and Attendance

Participants can choose to attend in-person, via live streaming, or through on-demand archived access, available for two weeks allowing flexibility to watch at their convenience.

Registration Fees

• - Individual admission: ¥37,300 (tax included)
• - Discounts available for additional participants from the same company. For local government officials, special rates apply for two attendees.

Due to system specifications, regular rates may appear on the registration page, but final fees will be confirmed in the invoice.
For further details and registration, visit this link.

Post-Seminar Opportunities

After the seminar, participants will have the chance to ask questions and get in touch with speakers. This event is an excellent opportunity for building connections and fostering new business ventures.

For inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
106-0047 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minamiazabu 5-2-32
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
URL: JPI Official Site.

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