The IMO may have delayed decisions, but the industry cannot afford to wait.

With the Net-Zero Framework postponed until 2026, the industry faces fragmented regulation, evolving fuel pathways, and growing compliance costs under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. In this exclusive interview, Alexander Prokopakis, Executive Director of IBIA, explains why the industry must take proactive, collective action to navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and accelerate decarbonisation.

From fuel quality and documentation to multi-fuel strategies, LNG’s evolving role, operational safety, and financing considerations, Alexander lays out the practical steps shipowners and stakeholders need to take today to remain commercially resilient while reducing emissions.

Download this interview to learn:

• The three priority actions shipowners should take in the next 6–12 months despite regulatory uncertainty
• How fuel quality, documentation, and flexible offtake strategies reduce operational and commercial risk
• Why safety, monitoring, and collaboration are the foundation for successful decarbonisation

Download the full interview to gain practical insights from IBIA – learn how shipowners, bunker suppliers, ports, and financiers are navigating regulatory uncertainty, managing risk, and accelerating decarbonisation. There is no time to wait, join the conversation now!