In the fifth in a series of interviews ahead of Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, Ian Edwards, Area Manager Middle East and Africa, DNV Maritime, spoke to Seatrade Maritime News about developments in the industry.
“With the region’s trade continuously expanding, the maritime industry’s significance is also growing. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are not only essential trading hubs but are also quickly becoming the preferred destinations for maritime activities in the wider Middle East region, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa,” he said.
“The Middle East countries’ visions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (UAE) and 2060 (Saudi Arabia) represent a significant shift in their approach to energy and sustainability. The shipping and offshore industries, as well as other sectors, will need to play an active role in achieving these targets, but there are also significant opportunities for investment and growth in this space.”
For a long time, DNV’s focus has been on the introduction of electronic certificates across the fleet to streamline interactions with regulators and class. However, it has also put in a…
