Technology providers from around the globe will be invited to submit innovative decarbonization solutions for ports and domestic vessels in Africa and the Caribbean for the IMO CARES (Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping) project's Marine Technology Global Challenge.
The challenge aims to identify solutions to accelerate green technology uptake in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on small island developing states and least developed countries. Up to four winning technology providers will receive funding to create bespoke proposals for use of their solutions in countries located in the two regions.
Jose Matheickal, Director of the Department of Projects and Partnerships at IMO said, "Reducing GHG emissions is an urgent, shared goal that requires global collaboration and the use of all available technologies. The IMO CARES Technology Global Challenge will bring together technology providers from around the world and facilitate use of their decarbonization solutions for domestic vessels and ports in countries in Africa and the Caribbean. I hope that any technology provider with a suitable solution will enter the challenge."
Anton Rhodes, Project Manager of IMO CARES, said, "Technology, knowledge sharing and collaboration are critical elements for greener ships and ports, and our global challenge is designed to overcome barriers that developing nations face on this joint journey. The IMO CARES Marine Technology Global Challenge is designed to overcome the technology gap and will foster the development of cutting-edge solutions for decarbonizing ports and domestic vessels in Africa and the Caribbean. This challenge and the IMO CARES project itself align with IMO's commitment to making sure that no country is left behind as we move towards a greener and more sustainable future for the maritime sector."
How the challenge works
