The Centre to promote knowledge-sharing, and facilitate the development of a skilled workforce
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) has announced the establishment of the “UAE Maritime Decarbonization Centre.”
As the first-of-its-kind Centre in the MENA region and the fourth globally. This pioneering initiative, developed in collaboration with DNV marks a historic milestone not only for the UAE but also for the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and sets a new standard for maritime decarbonization efforts worldwide.
The official signing ceremony to commemorate this historic partnership took place at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London, UK. The signing brought together high-level government officials, industry leaders, and international stakeholders to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Improving global ranking
“We look forward to innovations and digital platforms to contribute to enhancing the UAE’s position and improving its global ranking,” commented HE Suhail AlMazrouei, the UAE Minister of Energy.
“Initiatives like the Centre are essential as we look to accelerate towards a decarbonized future. We need to build via cooperation, foster innovation, and scale local strengths into global leadership,” remarked Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime.
“Digital technologies are the best way to build this cluster, standardise information related to the maritime sector and develop innovative mechanisms to explore business opportunities that can benefit all stakeholders,” said HE Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
