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Branch spotlight: Singapore focus on decarbonisation
24th Jun 2026
The Joint branch of RINA and IMarEST in Singapore delivers a rich programme of technical events at one of the world’s great maritime hubs.
Decarbonisation was the dominant theme in 2025. In March, a webinar with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Singapore (SNAMES) and the Singapore Shipping Association examined biofuels as a near-term emissions reduction pathway.
Rajesh Madhavan of Alfa Laval drew on 16 years of maritime sector experience to address practical decarbonisation strategies, while colleague Franciska Kjellström discussed fuel treatment solutions and contributions to the ISO 8217:2024 marine fuel specification.
The fuel transition conversation continued with a technical evening on ammonia in May, sponsored by Lloyd’s Register and WinGD. Liam Blackmore of Lloyd’s Register and Lars Hansen of WinGD presented on the latest developments in