THE Ministry of Transport (MOT) will focus on sustainable energy transition for the shipping industry as part of efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, said its Deputy Minister Hasbi Habibollah. 

He said the shipping sector is important for international trade as 80 to 90% of global trade occurs through shipping and it accounts for an estimated 3% of the total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

“As an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member state, our hope as a committed council member is to continue collaborating through a shared long-term mission to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping for all nations,” Hasbi said in his opening speech at the Malaysia Maritime Week 2023 exhibition and conference today. 

He also said the main focus of the exhibition was to spotlight discussions on the global narrative of shipping’s energy transition, echoing the unwavering commitment of the IMO to protect and preserve the environment. 

“Being one of the biggest yearly events in the Malaysian maritime industry, the exhibition this time will focus on being environmentally friendly such as (reducing) carbon emissions and transitioning to greener energy in the shipping industry,” the deputy minister said. 

The three-day event is themed “International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships at 50-Our commitment goes on”. 

The exhibition is open to the public and showcases 24 booths from local industry players and four international players such as Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, and China. – Bernama, June 20, 2023.