GREEN MARITIME DAY – MARITIME DECARBONIZATION CONFERENCE

RMI, NCOEGPS and LR are pleased to partner with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to support the Green Maritime Day during India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled for 28 October 2025 from 10.00 AM to 06.00 PM IST at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. The Green Maritime Day aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on key topics related to the future of sustainable maritime operations, including the development of green shipping corridors, the establishment of export fuel and bunkering hubs, the deployment of zero-emission trucks, maritime pollution and the integration of shore power solutions. In collaboration with MoPSW, We intend to bring together leading industry experts, national and international policy representatives, and stakeholders from the maritime, energy, and transportation sectors. This platform will provide a unique opportunity for thought leaders to share insights, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative efforts towards decarbonizing the maritime industry. We look forward to a constructive dialogue that will help shape the trajectory of green shipping in India and globally.

28 October 2025

10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai

Session partners for Green Maritime Day are NCOEGPS and Lloyd’s Register Group.

Session 1 – Leveraging India’s strategic advantage to capitalise on green shipping corridor opportunities

Shipping plays a vital role in global trade but also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims for net zero emissions by 2050, prompting the establishment of over 60 green shipping corridors worldwide. India, with its extensive coastline and renewable energy potential, is poised to lead this transition. Discussions on collaborative models, infrastructure investment, and policy frameworks are essential. This session aims to explore how to develop sustainable shipping corridors.

Discuss India’s strengths and opportunities that enable the development of green shipping corridors.
Reflect on the technological and infrastructural readiness and explore initiatives for enhanced collaboration across the maritime value chain.
Discuss action items for India to champion the development of international and coastal green corridors.

Session 2 – Empowering Indian Ports to Emerge as Hubs for Green Fuel Bunkering and Exports

Ports globally are accelerating efforts to establish green fuel bunkering hubs in response to the growing demand for zero-emission fuels in the maritime sector. Green ammonia and methanol are emerging as alternatives to traditional fuels, with investments in port infrastructure playing a crucial role in determining competitive advantage. India, strategically located along major shipping routes and supported by an enabling policy framework, has the opportunity to lead in this transition. This session will focus on discussing barriers, lessons from global leaders, and collaboration opportunities to position Indian ports as trusted green fuel hubs.

Discuss key barriers and highlight India’s strengths in developing multi-fuel bunkering and export infrastructure
Draw lessons from global port leaders on green fuel bunkering and exports
Elaborate on opportunities for collaboration between Indian and global port ecosystems

Session 3 [A] – Accelerating adoption of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) at Ports

The “Harit Sagar - Green Port Guidelines” issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways aim to position Indian ports as sustainable economic hubs. The guidelines include targets for vehicle electrification at major ports, aiming for 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2047. Electric Trucks (E-Trucks) are a key component for reducing emissions and operational costs. Several initiatives are underway, such as funding under the PM E-DRIVE scheme and incentives from the Indian Ports Association. Despite progress, large-scale adoption remains limited. This session will explore strategies, challenges, and solutions to accelerate E-truck deployment at Indian ports.

Learn actions and strategies adopted by leading international ports for E-truck adoption
Understand key challenges and insights from E-truck deployment at Indian ports
Identify actionable steps and solutions to accelerate E-truck adoption across Indian ports.

Session 3 [B] – Tackling Marine and Port Pollution: Strategies for a Cleaner Maritime Sector

Pollution across the maritime sector — spanning ships, ports, and inland waterways — poses significant risks to ecosystems, public health, and operational efficiency. Air emissions from vessels, oil spills, ballast water discharge, and port waste streams continue to challenge India’s maritime growth trajectory. At the same time, opportunities exist to integrate advanced monitoring technologies, pollution-control systems, and nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration and coastal green cover to mitigate impacts. This session aims to explore how India can leverage innovation, regulation, and nature-based approaches to strengthen pollution control measures across the maritime sector.

Discuss the sources and impacts of pollution across ports, ships, and inland waterways.
Explore the role of technologies such as ballast water treatment, scrubbers, IoT sensors, and spill response systems.
Discuss the integration of green infrastructure and coastal ecosystems (mangroves, wetlands, blue carbon sinks) into pollution control strategies.
Identify collaborative pathways for India to advance comprehensive maritime pollution management.

Session 4 – Enabling shore power development for Indian ports

Ports worldwide are adopting shore-to-ship power to reduce vessel emissions and improve their IMO CII performance ratings by allowing vessels to connect to land-based electricity while docked, thus eliminating the need for auxiliary engines. However, only 3% of ports globally have implemented this system due to high infrastructure costs, technical limitations, and a lack of standardization. India aims to achieve full shore power usage by 2035, with standards set for 2025. This session will explore challenges and opportunities for scaling shore power in India, with insights from global best practices to accelerate its adoption and advance the green shipping ecosystem.

Discuss the potential and necessity of shore power in advancing India’s green shipping ecosystem.
Identify the challenges in adopting shore power at Indian ports.
Reflect on global best practices to help achieve India's shore-to-ship power ambitions.

Tentative Detailed Agenda:

The proposed day is planned to be scheduled from 10.00 am IST to 06.00 pm IST on 28 October 2025.

Note: The registrations to start at 9.00 am IST. At 9.55 am IST, guests can be invited to state to kick off the day

Time	Duration	Session Title
10:15 AM - 10:20 AM IST	5 mins	Welcome Remarks Mr. Jon Creyts, CEO, RMI/ Ms. Akshima Ghate, MD, RMI
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM IST	10 mins	Keynote Address Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM IST	60 mins	High-level Ministerial Panel Discussion* / Fire Side Chat# \| India’s Leadership in Global Maritime Sustainability Potential Panelists: 1. Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 2. Shri. Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of New & Renewable Energy 3. Shri. Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 4. Shri. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas 5. Shri. H. D. Kumaraswamy, Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries Moderator: Senior Media Representative * If three or more ministers confirm their participation, the session will be designed as a panel discussion. #If fewer than three ministers confirm, it will be structured as a fireside chat.
11:30 AM -11:45 AM IST	15 mins	Initiatives and Report Launch \| Green Shipping Corridors and ZETs demand aggregation facility Remarks by Shri. R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary (Ports,PPP, CS, Sagarmala-I, & IT), MoPSW Describes the two initiatives around green shipping corridor and ZETs demand aggregation facility for 5 mins each [7 mins] Rotterdam-India-Singapore Corridor Consortium Announcement [5 mins] Description of the initiative [2 mins] Launch of the initiative and report [7 mins] ZETs Demand Aggregation Facility [5 mins] Description of the initiative [2 mins] Launch of the initiative and report Launch of the report (Green Shipping Corridors + ZETs) by dignitaries on the stage
11:45 AM -12:00 PM IST	15 mins	Tea/Coffee BREAK
12:00 PM -13:00 PM IST	60 mins	Session 1: Leveraging India’s strategic advantage to capitalise on green shipping corridor opportunities [10 mins] Presentation \| India’s Efforts on Championing Coastal and International Green Shipping Corridors Ms. Cato Koole, Manager, RMI [50 mins] Panel Discussion Potential Panelists: 1. Mr. Hanqiang Tan, Vice-Chair of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee, International Maritime Organisation. 2. Mr. Arun Sharma, Group Head - Sustainability, Adani Group 3. Ms. Maartje Driessens, Head - Business Development, Port of Antwerp-Bruges International 4. Mr. Uwe Lauber, CEO, Man Energy Solutions 5. Mr. Loftur Thorarinsson, Head of New Energies, India, MOL [Confirmed] 6. Ms. Johannah Christensen, CEO, Global Maritime Forum [Confirmed] Moderator: Mr. Aparajit Pandey, Principal/Director, RMI
13:00 PM - 14:00 PM IST	60 mins	Lunch Break
14:00 PM -15:00 PM IST	60 mins	Session 2: Empowering Indian Ports to Emerge as Hubs for Green Fuel Bunkering and Exports [10 mins] Presentation \| India’s First Zero Emission Fuels Bunkering and Export Hub Mr. Ankur Malyan, Manager, RMI [50 mins] Panel Discussion Potential Panelists: 1. Shri. Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairman, VOC Port 2. Mr. Sumant Sinha, MD and CEO, ReNew Power 3. Mr. Wei Siang New, Director, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 4. Mr. Edward Glossop, Head of LNG & Ammonia, Bunker Holding Group 5. Ms. Susana Germino, Chief Sustainability & Energy Transition Officer, Swire Shipping Moderator: Mr. Jagabanta Ningthoujam, Principal/Director, RMI
15:00 PM - 16:00 PM IST	60 mins	Session 3 [A]: Accelerating adoption of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) at Ports [10 mins] Presentation \| Accelerating Adoption of Zero Emission Truck (ZETs) at Port Mr. Pranav Lakhina, Manager, RMI [50 mins] Panel Discussion Potential Panelists: 1. Shri Kamran Rizvi, I.A.S, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries 2. Sh. Unmesh Sharad Wagh,IRS, Chairman, Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority 3. Mr. Gene Seroka/Ms. Lisa Wunden, Executive Director/Environmental Director, Port of Los Angeles 4. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland 5. Mr. Dhruv Kotak, MD, JM Baxi 6. Mr. Debasis Mohanty, Co-founder and CEO, Transvolt [Confirmed] Moderator: Ms. Samhita Shiledar, Principal/Director, RMI
15:00 PM - 16:00 PM IST	60 mins	Session 3 [B]: Tackling Marine and Port Pollution: Strategies for a Cleaner Maritime Sector [10 mins] Green Port Ranking framework - NCoEGPS Mr. Souvik, NCOEGPS [50 mins] Panel Discussion Potential Panelists: 1. Representation from World Maritime University 2. Representation from DESMI Ro-Clean A/S 3. Representation from The Ocean Cleanup (India partnership) - Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation 4. Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, Jawaharal Nehru Port Authority 5. Representation from a classification society - DNV Moderator: Ms Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Co-founder of ReNew and Chairperson Or Dr Jose Matheickal is the Director of the Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division (TCID) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
16:00 PM -17:00 PM IST	60 mins	Session 4: Enabling shore power development for Indian ports [10 mins] Presentation \| Shore Power Globally: Learnings and Challenges <<TBD from partner agency>> [50 mins] Panel Discussion Potential Panelists: 7. Shri. Sunil Paliwal, Chairman, Kamarajar Port Ltd. And Chennai Port Authority 2. Ms. Maria Bos, CEO, Plug 3. Mr. Praveer Sinha, MD and CEO, Tata Power/ Mr. Sanjay Banga, CEO and MD, Tata Power - Renewables 4. Port of Los Angeles 5. Stena Line (ferry) Moderator: <<TBD from partner agency>>
17:00 PM IST onwards	Until close	High Tea and Networking Session