With a headline theme of “The Commercial Imperative: Proving the Business Case for Shipping’s Decarbonization”, this year METF will consider how the industry is faring in commercializing fuel and technologies initiatives to move forward on shipping’s energy transition.

By focusing on pilot projects, cross-sector collaborations, joint ventures, and start-ups that have driven initial decarbonization efforts, METF 2025 will ask some key and difficult questions, including:

1. What happens when subsidies and seed funding end?Exploring sustainable business models and revenue streams beyond initial support.
2. How can companies bring products and services to market?Highlighting support mechanisms—public, private, and hybrid—and best routes to market entry.
3. Is finance ready to back decarbonization?Assessing the risk appetite among established financiers, green investors, and alternative funding sources.
4. Why do Final Investment Decisions stall?Identifying hurdles—from regulatory uncertainty to technology readiness—and strategies to accelerate decision-making.
5. How can businesses survive and thrive?Showcasing success stories and lessons from ventures that have navigated the shift to low-carbon shipping.

Event Details:

1. Date:September 15, 2025 (first day of London International Shipping Week)
2. Venue:Norton Rose Fulbright LLP offices, London, with spectacular views across the River Thames toward the City of London skyline.
3. Theme:The Commercial Imperative: Proving the Business Case for Shipping’s Decarbonization
4. Format:Case studies, panels, and networking sessions featuring representatives from shipping lines, port authorities, technology providers, financiers, industry associations, and regulators.
5. Special Invite:All METF delegates are welcome to attend the invitation-only LISW25 Bunker Party.

“METF 2025 is coming to London International Shipping Week at a pivotal moment for shipping’s energy solution, and we will be asking how maritime stakeholders can make the transition from the decarbonization ‘big idea’ to commercialization, scalability, and profitability.

“We will talk to start-ups, mid-sized ventures, and corporate heavyweights about risk, and how new and existing businesses can ‘survive and thrive’ in a competitive decarbonization commercial environment. I’m looking forward to some hard-hitting, incisive and fruitful conversations,” commented Lesley Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director of ship.energy.

Call for Speakers and Sponsors:

Professionals interested in contributing as speakers or sponsors, or seeking further information, are invited to contact:

Lesley Bankes-Hughes

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 7815 578643

Registration:

Spaces are limited. To register for METF 2025 and secure an invitation to the LISW25 Bunker Party, please visit https://marineenergyforum.com or contact [email protected]