(ATHENS) “Let me be crystal clear: the IMO Net Zero Framework is vital. The IMO has a critical role in delivering a unified global regulatory framework, something the industry needs if we are to avoid the fragmentation and inefficiencies arising from a patchwork of regional regulation.”
That was the message for the industry from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki in a keynote address at the Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in Athens.
“Success is a team sport and we need to approach getting to Net Zero by 2050 as if we were building a ship: structured, systematic, explicit, safe and achievable,” he added.
Wiernicki described how leadership was going to be an important factor for the industry and laid out the formula for successful maritime leadership.
“Going forward we are going to need leadership, clear and strong. How do we ensure that progress is not only possible, but sustainable? There is a formula, one that captures the essential ingredients of maritime leadership in this new era: Technology × Innovation × Change × Well-Trained People over Risk,” said Wiernicki.
“This formula captures the totality of the leadership calculus. Technology drives change, but innovation unlocks its potential. Leading change, not just adapting to it, is how organizations thrive. People are the multiplier. Investing in their skills turns ambition into action. Risk is inevitable, but with the right approach, it becomes manageable and not a barrier.”
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