Agenda & Speakers

Welcome Address

Panos Kourkountis is Technical Director of Sea Traders SA (Procopiou Group of Companies) and MarTecMA Chairman. He studied Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens. Since 1994 he worked as Superintendent, Site Manager of newbuilding projects, Technical Manager and Technical Director of Andriaki Shipping Co Ltd. In January 2018 he joined the Procopiou Group as Technical Director of Sea Traders SA.

Session Moderator

Takis Koutris is Managing Director of Roxana Shipping SA & ROKS Maritime Inc. and a MarTecMA Council Member. He graduated from the National Technical University of Athens as Naval Architect & Marine and Mechanical Engineer. He was employed at Alfa Laval (1983–1984), then at Avin International SA (1984–2000) and Athenian Tankers (2000–2001). Since 2001 he is Managing Director at Roxana Shipping SA & ROKS Maritime Inc.

Feasibility and techno-economic performance of OCCS systems: Experience from recent studies

DNV, MarTecMA associate member, is a major classification society. Chara is Head of Maritime R&D and Advisory Greece at DNV and an OCCS expert. She specializes in mathematical modelling and simulation of marine energy systems, supporting the development of greener and smarter maritime technologies. She is co-author of the EMSA paper "Onboard Carbon Capture Technologies". In this capacity Chara will provide an overview of CCS Technologies, including TRL, gaps & challenges, flexible integration with multiple ship types, retrofitting potential for existing fleet, and the benefit of the scrubber-fitted ships.

Chara holds a Diploma and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and is a core developer of DNV's COSSMOS platform for complex ship systems modelling and simulation. Her experience spans decarbonization solutions, carbon capture systems, hydrogen and alternative fuels, fuel cells, hybrid systems, and sustainable transport measures.

Class and Regulatory Perspective on OCCS

ABS, MarTecMA associate member, is a leading global classification society committed to safety and innovation in the maritime industry. Stamatis oversees ABS' engagement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Flag Administrations, and the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), ensuring effective regulatory compliance, proper interpretations when necessary, and advancing international standards. Stamatis will provide an update of the international and regional statutory and class regulatory landscape, verification and credits, gaps and challenges.

Stamatis Fradelos holds three Master of Science degrees — in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology and Science, and Engineering–Economic Systems — and is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects as well as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council. He is a member of the IACS Board of Directors, the IACS Council, and the IACS Sub-Committee on Quality Policy.

Technical and Commercial Challenges of the Downstream CO₂ Value Chain: Offloading, Shipping and Storage

BV, MarTecMA associate member, is a leading global classification society and testing, inspection and certification company, with extensive experience in certifying Carbon Capture and Storage systems, both onboard ships and ashore. Vassilios, in his role as BV Technology & Innovation Director, is mainly focused on assisting clients to meet the growing challenges posed by new and upcoming regulations, by applying novel and often innovative technologies. He will draw on BV Group expertise and provide intelligence on Carbon Capture, Unload and Storage projects worldwide that could potentially include CO₂ from Onboard Carbon Capture systems in their planning.

Vassilios Dimoulas is BV Technology & Innovation Director for East Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Middle East, India & Africa. He graduated from the National Technical University of Athens and subsequently obtained a Master's degree in Marine Engineering from University College London. With almost 30 years of experience in classification and technical consulting services, he has been involved in numerous projects including new constructions and major conversions.

Deploying OCCS: Offloading Readiness and Net Climate Benefit

Eng Kiong, a Director in the Projects team, leads GCMD's initiative to unlock the carbon value chain and demonstrate OCCS systems and the offtake of LCO₂. Focusing on LCO₂ offloading and life cycle assessments of CO₂, and drawing on insights from the first end-to-end pilot of a verified carbon value chain for onboard captured CO₂, completed in 2025 by GCMD with industry partners, Eng Kiong an environmental engineer by training with more than two decades of experience in business development and account management across research, product development, and technology business, will provide an update on this project.

Eng Kiong graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (Honours) in 2001, and obtained his MBA from BI Norwegian School of Management and Fudan University at Shanghai in 2007, with a best-in-class award. He sits on the Technical Committee for Bunkering Standards, part of Singapore Standards Council's Chemical Standards Committee.

The Concept and Practice of OCCS Application in Bulk Carriers

Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) is a major designer of all types of ships. Mr. Zhang Zhuo currently serves at SDARI as Deputy Director of the Innovation Center and Chief Ship Type Expert. He engages in research on the application of alternative energy, low-carbon, and zero-carbon technologies in ships, with a primary focus on bulk carriers, ore carriers, and car carriers. Under his leadership various dual fuel projects have been successfully completed. Mr. Zhang Zhuo will share his experience on the installation of OCCS in a bulk carrier.

As ex SDARI Technical Manager for ship type development projects, Zhang Zhuo led the successful completion of landmark projects, such as the 85,000 DWT bulk carrier and the 64,000 DWT wood chip carrier, the 85,000 DWT methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, the 210,000 DWT bulk carrier, and the 325,000 DWT methanol dual-fuel ore carrier.

Onboard Carbon Capture — Bridging the Maritime Decarbonisation Gap

EcoLog, MarTecMA member, is a Greek-based mid-stream energy transition company specializing in the development of large-scale service platforms for the supply chains of CO₂ and liquid hydrogen (LH₂), utilising ships and terminal infrastructure to enable global decarbonization. EcoLog develops specialized liquefied carriers, including 24,000 cbm and 40,000 cbm Approval in Principle designs (ABS and DNV), as well as a 30,000 cbm / 3MTPA Floating Liquefaction & Storage Unit for the Greek APOLLOCO₂ Project. Dr. Panos Deligiannis, Director of Engineering & Technology at EcoLog, will elaborate on CCUS infrastructure alignment risks, CO₂ challenges & criticalities, and compatibility issues with respect to composition & design pressure regime.

Dr. Panos Deligiannis holds a PhD from Liverpool University in cryogenic multi-phase fluid dynamics. He has 25 years of experience in technical management of tanker fleets. Prior to shipping, he undertook scientific research in cryogenic storage & transportation, upstream crude oil, and nuclear & radiation protection.

Session Moderator

Dr. Panos Deligiannis is Director of Engineering & Technology at EcoLog, MarTecMA member. EcoLog is a Greek-based mid-stream energy transition company specializing in large-scale service platforms for CO₂ and LH₂ supply chains, developing specialized liquefied carriers and a 30,000 cbm Floating Liquefaction & Storage Unit for the APOLLOCO₂ Project.

Dr. Panos Deligiannis holds a PhD from Liverpool University in cryogenic multi-phase fluid dynamics. He has 25 years of experience in technical management of tanker fleets. Prior to shipping, he undertook scientific research in cryogenic storage & transportation, upstream crude oil, and nuclear & radiation protection.

Sailing Toward Net Zero: Making Maritime CO₂ Capture and CCUS a Working Reality

Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI) is part of the CSSC group. SMDERI Maritime, a global leader in marine environmental and energy-saving technologies. Frode Helland-Evebø is Director of Business Development at SMDERI. In this role, he helps drive the commercialization and global deployment of advanced solutions designed to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across the maritime sector. He has been instrumental in forming industry consortiums and spearheading pilot projects aimed at accelerating the sector's transition toward low- and zero-emission operations. Frode will provide his insight of a CCUS pilot project.

Frode Helland-Evebø holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of South-Eastern Norway and a degree in Industrial Marketing from Oslo Metropolitan University. His background spans leadership roles at leading maritime and environmental technology companies, including positions in carbon capture, exhaust gas cleaning, and alternative fuel systems.

Practical OCCS Integration for Newbuilds & Retrofits

Hanwha Power is a leading global eco-friendly Korean maker, contributing to a carbon-neutral society through eco-friendly power generation systems and CO₂ compressors essential to CCUS processes. Ki Beum (Kelvin) Kim is engaged in the Technical Solution Management department of the Marine Solutions Business Division within Hanwha Power. With over 20 years of experience in the shipbuilding and marine equipment industry since 2004, he will provide the Shipyard System Integrator Perspective on OCCS.

Ki Beum (Kelvin) Kim holds a Master's degree in Eco-Friendly Smart Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Engineering, with extensive expertise in environmental and decarbonization-related marine systems, including Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), and with experience at a Korean company with proven OCCS, Scrubber and SCR project performance, contributing to technology evaluation, system integration, and industry collaboration. Recipient of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award of the Republic of Korea.

Onboard Carbon Capture in Practice: A Scalable Solution for Retrofits and Newbuildings

Value Maritime is a Rotterdam-based company developing practical solutions to reduce shipping emissions. Frédéric Le Moullec leads the international growth of the company's EGCS and onboard carbon capture (OCC) technology, driving solutions that enable shipowners to cut emissions and save fuel in a simple, cost-effective, and future-proof way. In parallel, he is involved in sister-company Value Carbon, focusing on the handling, reuse, and storage of captured CO₂ across the wider carbon value chain.

Frédéric Le Moullec's background combines engineering expertise with strategic sales, partnerships, and market expansion. Multilingual and accustomed to working in diverse markets, he has more than 15 years of experience in international business development across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Onboard Carbon Capture: Stating the Obvious?

Carbon Ridge develops modular OCCS systems providing the maritime industry with a practical, cost-effective pathway to regulatory compliance and decarbonization. In 2025, Carbon Ridge deployed the shipping industry's first centrifugal OCCS onboard an LR2 tanker owned by Scorpio Tankers, achieving 99%+ CO₂, SOx, and NOx removal. Paired with a fully managed CO₂ logistics solution — including offloading, transport, and storage partnerships — Carbon Ridge delivers an end-to-end decarbonization solution with a positive payback.

Dawyer Chase is the Founder & CEO of Carbon Ridge. Prior to Carbon Ridge, Dwyer started his career in renewable energy, both as a financier and developer of solar and battery storage projects.

Demonstrating Onboard Carbon Capture: Results and Lessons from a Successful Pilot Deployment

Wärtsilä's exhaust treatment solutions manage SOx, particulate matter and NOx emissions, and filter microplastics. Wärtsilä's OCCS systems support decarbonisation. Andreas has been Director of Exhaust Treatment Engineering since 2019 and is passionate about OCCS as an important maritime decarbonisation technology. He and his team developed the 50 ton/day OCCS pilot onboard "Clipper Eris", verifying the feasibility of full-scale carbon capture onboard ships.

Andreas Bugge gained his MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Technology and Science in 2005. He has extensive experience in oil refining, process engineering, and technology development at companies including Aker Solutions and ExxonMobil. He joined Wärtsilä in 2016 and in 2017 became Head of Engineering Support with responsibility for all technical disciplines.

Driving Maritime Decarbonization: Panasia OCCS Technology and Deployment Strategy

Founded in 1989 under the philosophy of 'a company that challenges new creation', Panasia is leading the way in creating a sustainable society through eco-friendly technologies. Panasia OCCS is an eco-friendly technology that captures and stores CO₂ from ship exhaust gas in real time. Brian (Bong-jun) Kwak, Corporate Head of Panasia Europe, will share the company's maritime decarbonization solutions, with focus on onboard carbon capture systems.

Brian (Bong-jun) Kwak is Corporate Head of Panasia Europe, with over 15 years of experience in the shipbuilding and maritime industry since 2009. He joined Panasia in 2013 and has been actively involved in global projects related to environmental technologies.

Erma First Carbon Fit — OCCS: Testing, Findings and New Developments

The Erma Tech Group, MarTecMA associate member, is a global leader in sustainable technology, offering advanced solutions for the protection of the environment. Alberto Di Cecio is Head of CCUS at ErmaTech Group – Erma First S.A. He leads the shift of CCUS solutions from R&D to commercial deployment, coordinating teams across Europe, developing new engineering and business units, and managing strategic collaborations. He will give an update on Erma First Carbon Fit.

Alberto Di Cecio is an international expert in CCUS and clean-energy technologies. With a background in project management, operations, and technology development within the energy and maritime sectors, he has built a career focused on innovation, sustainability, and cross-border industrial cooperation.

Session Moderator

Dr. Panos Deligiannis is Director of Engineering & Technology at EcoLog, MarTecMA member. EcoLog is a Greek-based mid-stream energy transition company specializing in large-scale service platforms for CO₂ and LH₂ supply chains, developing specialized liquefied carriers and a 30,000 cbm Floating Liquefaction & Storage Unit for the APOLLOCO₂ Project.

Dr. Panos Deligiannis holds a PhD from Liverpool University in cryogenic multi-phase fluid dynamics. He has 25 years of experience in technical management of tanker fleets. Prior to shipping, he undertook scientific research in cryogenic storage & transportation, upstream crude oil, and nuclear & radiation protection.

Members' Perspective on OCCS

Fotios Belexis is the Technical Director at Star Bulk Carriers Corp., the largest dry bulk shipping company listed on Nasdaq. With 30 years of professional experience, he has held various technical managerial positions in leading shipping firms, overseeing diverse fleets, including LNG and LPG carriers, tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships.

In addition to his role at Star Bulk, he serves as Vice President of MarTecMA, Chairman of Verifuel Technical Committee and is an active member of the BV and ABS Technical Committees, Council member of CIMAC NMA Hellas, and member of MERC advisory committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Maritime Engineering from the University of Southampton.

Members' Perspective on OCCS

Dr. George Skevis is the General Manager of CLEOS, a leading Greek innovation hub dedicated to the decarbonization of the maritime industry and bridging the gap between research and industrial application. A Mechanical Engineer by training, he holds degrees from Imperial College London (BEng, PhD) and Stanford University (MS). Prior to establishing CLEOS, Dr. Skevis was a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) and has served in multiple research and academic roles.

Members' Perspective on OCCS

Nikolas is the Chief Technical Officer of Capital Ship Management Corp., overseeing the technical management and newbuildings of the company's tanker, dry, and offshore fleets. Since 2020, he has led Capital's technical strategy, advancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across global newbuilding and retrofit programs. With over 25 years of maritime experience and a background at Lloyd's Register, he brings proven expertise in operations, new construction, and classification.