Article

Madhu Vadakkepat, commercial director of N2 Tankers, emphasizes that the maritime industry lacks consensus on training, certification, and alternative fuels necessary for achieving net-zero emissions. He notes that while 60% of new ship orders are LNG-ready, issues like methane slip and a shortage of trained engineers persist.

Vadakkepat advocates for pooling compliance benefits from biofuels and mentions wind-assisted propulsion as a potential fuel-saving technology. He stresses the need for industry-wide collaboration to adopt the IMO Net-Zero Framework.