After the dramatic IMO MEPC meeting and postponement in mid October 2025 what is likely to happen going forward. We will hear the stories from the people that took part on the day and from other parties involved.
17:30 - 17:35 Introduction and welcome
by Valdemar Ehlers, Danish Maritime
17:35 - 17:55 Danish Maritime Authority – Regulatory and Political Outlook
The DMA will open the evening with an overview of the key outcomes from the MEPC-ES2 meeting, where agreement on the NZF was postponed. The political landscape remains divided, with some states pushing for higher ambition and others calling for more flexibility and differentiation. The coming period will be critical for rebuilding consensus. Whether the current NZF proposal can be adopted in 2026 remains uncertain, and further revision may be required to secure broad support.
by Director Jakob Haugaard Danish Maritime Authority
17:55 - 18:15 BIMCO – Commercial, Market and Geo-Political Implications
BIMCO will address the commercial situation created by the decision to pause. Have the lack of clarity influenced investment decisions? Has it slowed newbuilding activity? Are charter strategies affected? What will happen at IMO on GHG reductions in the near term? BIMCO will highlight how the organization is supporting members in navigating these challenges.
by Deputy Secretary General Lars Robert Pedersen
18:15 – 18:45 Networking - Sandwich & refreshments
18:45 – 19:05 Everllence – Technology Readiness in a Time of Policy Uncertainty
Everllence will offer the engine manufacturer’s perspective, coming shortly after announcing readiness of the first two-stroke ammonia engine. The postponement has created uncertainty for fuel-pathway decisions across the fleet, yet technological progress continues to accelerate. Everllence will discuss how they see the market landscape evolving, whether the delay is likely to slow adoption of alternative-fuel engines, and how manufacturers can help the industry maintain momentum despite regulatory ambiguity.
by Regulatory Affairs Manager Dorte Kubel
19:05 – 19:25 Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero - Carbon Shipping – Will the Delay Impact 2050 Ambition?
The Center will examine whether the postponement risks undermining the IMO GHG Strategy. Member States’ calls for clearer NZF guidelines - and the difficulty of developing those guidelines without a finalized regulation - illustrate the tight coupling of the process. If agreement is reached in October 2026, the pathway to 2050 remains technically possible but far more compressed. Achieving the long-term target will require rapid mobilisation of investment, technology deployment, and infrastructure immediately after adoption.
By Head of Regulatory Affairs Daniel Barcarolo
19:25 – 19:40 Panel discussion with presenters and closure