In this episode of Future Thinking from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by James Forsdyke, Managing Director of the Lloyds Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. They discuss the establishment and objectives of the hub, its focus on advancing safety and risk management for future maritime fuels, and the importance of engaging industry partners in the transition towards decarbonisation. They also explore the critical role of human safety in implementing new fuel systems and the need for industry-wide standards to ensure the safety of maritime workers.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking

00:28 Meet James Forsdyke: Background and Role

00:42 The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub: Structure and Goals

02:50 Impact of IMO's Greenhouse Gas Strategy

05:01 Addressing Risk and Safety in Future Fuels

07:12 Human-Centric Safety in Maritime

12:40 Learning from Other Industries

15:31 Collaborative Efforts for Safety Standards

17:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview