PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo stressed the
crucial role of seafarers in ensuring a
cleaner and greener maritime industry at
the Second Symposium on Low and Zero
Carbon Fuels for Shipping organized by
the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) held at the IMO Headquarters in
London and streamed live via Youtube.

“The decarbonization and digitalization
transition is not solely dependent on
the future of ships,” said Mr. Borromeo
during the symposium. “It will depend
on the maritime professionals we
develop. We can build a ship in less
than 3 years but it takes 12 to 14 years
to form a cadet to a master.”

The symposium focused on the challenges and opportunities that renewable fuel
production represents in the context of shipping decarbonization, particularly for
developing countries, and the need for enhanced cooperation at all levels to support
this global transition. The symposium was open to all Member Governments, IGOs,
NGOs, and the general public.

“While there are significant obstacles to overcome in our decarbonization journey,
we must not forget that this transition also comes with significant opportunities,
including for developing countries, such as the expansion of renewable
energy production or the inclusion of developing
countries in route-based action plans,”
shared IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim.

Click here to watch Mr. Borromeo’s speech.