A campaign by the Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) to continue to drive decarbonation in maritime by becoming the first flag state to join the SafetyTech Accelerator Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII).
The pioneering programme aims to accelerate solutions that monitor and reduce methane emissions from ships to help meet the IMO’s GHG emissions targets. The initiative brings together shipowners, technology developers, classification societies, and regulators and highlights the importance of collaboration across the maritime ecosystem. By including flag states like the IOMSR, MAMII ensures that innovation is scaled to meet global regulatory and safety standards.
The IOMSR director, Cameron Mitchell, said:"Joining MAMII further demonstrates the IOMSR’s support for sustainable maritime operations. Collaboration is such an important part of fostering innovation, something we in the maritime industry can improve. The SafetyTech accelerator is a great place for industry to work on solving some of the big ‘real-world’ problems we all face. “
Marius Suteu, Managing Director of SafetyTech Accelerator, added:"The involvement of flag states, classification societies, and regulators is vital to the success of initiatives like MAMII. They are in a unique position to provide early-stage regulatory insights and views on innovative tech – views that you need as early as possible in the development process. The Isle of Man’s leadership sets an important precedent, ensuring that innovative methane abatement technologies are not only developed but are also safely and efficiently integrated into the global maritime fleet."
