Ship Energy Efficiency Conference 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
Why Focus on Ship Efficiency?
As the maritime industry transitions to alternative fuels, reducing fuel consumption is essential to cutting costs, lowering emissions, and maximising energy savings. With no simple way to determine what truly works, this conference will explore proven solutions, real-world results, and best practices for improving ship efficiency.
What to Expect:
- Case studies & real results – from selection to data-backed performance
- Best practices, challenges & lessons learned
- Collaboration: shipowners, suppliers, and shipyards on stage together
Voices We’re Looking For:
We’re inviting Shipowners & Operators to present alongside technology providers and manufacturers – sharing real-world outcomes, measurable impacts, and examples of innovation in practice.
Conference Committee:
- Edwin Pang, RINA IMO Committee Chair & Founder of Arcsilea
- Tom Strang, RINA Environment Committee Chair
- Dr Stefanos Chatzinikolaou, Assistant Professor, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
- Dimitris Monioudis, Chairman INTERCARGO Technical Committee
- Zafeiris Syrras, General Manager, V. Group
- Stefano Scarpa, Associate Director – Maritime Decarbonisation, ABL Group
- Panos Kourkountis, Technical Director of Sea Traders and chairman of MARine TEChnical Managers Association, MARTECMA
- Professor Nikos Ventikos, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
- Neil Hancock, Operations Director, Royal Institution of Naval Architects
If you have any questions to the Conference Committee, please address them to the Committee Coordinator Rusne Ramonaite at events@rina.org.uk
Registration
Registration for the event will be open shortly – register your interest here and be the first to know when it is open!
Topics
We welcome submissions from Shipowners and Operators on the following topics:
- Hydrodynamic efficiency technologies
- Coatings
- Hotel load optimisation
- Wind
- Digitalisation
- Operations
- What is on the horizon
Deadline for submission: 1st October 2025
Please submit your abstract here.
Please note: If accepted, presenters will be required to provide a data sheet outlining how efficiency measures were implemented and verified. All data will be compiled in the official conference proceedings.
Registration
Cancellations received in writing up to two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to administration charge of £200. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however, this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the RINA Events Team. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the content and timing of the programme. In the unlikely event that RINA cancels the event for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Personal Data
Please note that personal data, such as name, company, and job title will be collected and provided in the delegate list format to the event attendees. No contact details will be included in the delegate list. If you would like to not be included in the list for any reason, please inform the RINA Events Team at events@rina.org.uk
RINA events code of behaviour
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is proud to have a diverse membership and aims for all members, guests, and attendees to enjoy their time at RINA events. Just as we expect others to treat us courteously, we should also extend courtesy to fellow members, guests, and attendees.
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Anyone deemed to be acting discourteously towards other attendees will be asked to leave the event.
Filming/Photography
Please note that filming/photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the Marketing team know at marketing@rina.org.uk.
