• Says, decarbonisation no longer optional for shipping industry
Wale Igbintade
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged maritime stakeholders to embrace decarbonisation and sustainable shipping practices, describing green maritime as a strategic business imperative that enhances competitiveness, profitability and access to capital, rather than merely an environmental obligation.
Peterside made the call yesterday while delivering the keynote address at a high-level webinar organised by Naturehedge in collaboration with the West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI), Gregory University, SSA Hub and the Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN).
Speaking on the theme, “Green Maritime: Strategy and Operations Beyond Optics,” he said the global shipping industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by stricter environmental regulations and growing investor demand for sustainable business practices.
