Low Carbon fuels
Electrification
Renewable energies
Designs on retroffiting ships
Technological/digital solutions
Maritime transport plays a crucial role in the EU economy, moving almost 90% of the volumes traded with third countries and one third of intra-EU trade measured in tonne-kilometres. Although it is the most energy efficient mode of transport, it is a major and growing source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for 3-4% of total EU CO2 emissions.
In July 2023, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) set new GHG emission reduction targets, committing itself to develop and adopt by 2025 a basket of measures to achieve these reduction targets. The coming years will show which measures will be adopted and implemented and whether they will be up to the task of achieving these targets and the objectives of the Paris Agreement. In parallel, the EU is making progress in defining regulations and measures to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.
The European Climate Legislation makes achieving the EU’s climate goal of reducing EU emissions by at least 55% by 2030 a legal obligation. EU countries have adopted new legislation to reach this goal and make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. In maritime transport, the FuelEU and EU ETS (Emission Trading System) regulations stand out, which are already applicable to the sector.
Activities
Ship Design – Constraints
SAF – AFIR solutions
Standards
International regulatory framework
Workshops on existing technological solutions for different types of ships
Seminars on regulatory framework
Seminars on project financing mechanisms
Workshops on best practices worldwide
Mario Fominaya
Chair
Naval Engineer by the School of Naval Engineering of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Specialist in Intermodal Transport.
From the beginning of my professional career I worked in the Manises Engine factory, as head of Mounts-Testing I experienced the evolution of the emissions problem, with the first tests and measurements in 2-stroke engines of NOx emissions on the bench, as well as the first beginnings of engines with alternative fuels.
Currently in the engineering company Seaplace, I am Area Delegate in Levante and naval consultant, technical advisor in the implementation of energy efficiency measures, energy plans, monitoring of consumption and emissions, adaptation of optimum service speeds, new fuels, etc.
Freely elected member of the Governing Board of the Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers. Territorial Secretary-Treasurer of the Comunidad Valenciana and member of the Energy Transition Commission of the Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers.
Ignacio Gómez Vera
Vice-chair
Ignacio Gómez Vera is a Naval Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, with additional training in Strategic Innovation from ESADE Executive Education and Maritime Gas Transport (LNG) from the Spanish Maritime Institute (IME). With over 20 years of experience, he has specialized in innovation management and strategic coordination in sectors such as naval-maritime, among others. Currently, as Director of R&D and Strategic Projects at SYM Naval and a member of its Management Committee, he leads the strategic development of the R&D department, promoting innovative initiatives and projects aimed at decarbonization and emission reduction in ships. He also develops strategic projects for the shipyard and coordinates investment projects to strengthen its capabilities and technological positioning.
In his previous career, he specialized in consulting at FINESE, managing technical projects and designing innovation strategies for companies in sectors such as naval-maritime, among others. Additionally, in collaboration with the Public Administration, he coordinated aid programs for the naval sector during his time at the Innovamar Foundation and participated in European initiatives such as “Vessel for the Future” and “LeaderSHIP 2020”. He also contributed to FECYT in managing public R&D&I policies, fostering synergies between national and European administrations.