Jagdamba Prasad Pandey –
On Friday, July 26th, ClassNK, a prominent classification society, held a technical seminar at the Hotel Turyaa in Chennai, India. The event brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss crucial issues in marine safety and sustainability.
The seminar began with a cordial welcome presentation from Mr Y Iga, Regional Manager of Middle East & South Asia, who set the tone for the evening’s talks. Mr Ashish Matta, Manager, took the stage to speak on Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency. He emphasised the necessity of optimising energy use in ships, giving practical solutions and best practices for lowering fuel consumption and emissions.
Mr Sekhar Padala, Principal Surveyor, then gave a thought-provoking presentation titled Alternate Fuelled Ships for Zero Emission. He investigated the possibility of alternative fuels like LNG, hydrogen, and methanol for zero-emission shipping. The audience participated in a spirited Q&A session to gain clarification on the viability and constraints of implementing these fuels.
Mr Divyal Komarpant, Surveyor, presented PSC Related Statistics, which provided significant information on Port State Control (PSC) inspections and detention patterns. He emphasised the need of compliance and maintaining high safety standards among shipowners and operators.
Mr Sumithran Sampath, General Manager, delivered the seminar’s closing address, thanking the presenters and participants for their enthusiastic participation. He reaffirmed ClassNK’s commitment to assisting the marine industry’s transition to a sustainable future.
Marex Media