International shipyard coalition formed to drive maritime sustainability
Dubai-based Drydocks World, part of DP World, has co-founded the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA), an international coalition of five shipyards to drive adoption of clean technologies and ESG standards across the maritime sector.
Sustainable technology
By creating a platform for knowledge sharing, joint development and scalable innovation, the GGSA seeks to deliver practical solutions, from hybrid propulsion and energy-efficient retrofits to digital optimization and emissions compliance.
Imran Inamdar, chief operating officer at Drydocks World, said, “Drydocks World has long championed innovation and sustainability in ship repair. Through the Global Green Shipyard Alliance, we have an opportunity to work alongside our peers to drive measurable improvements across shipbuilding and retrofitting practices.
“This collaboration enables us to raise performance standards, improve operational outcomes and bring practical solutions to market faster. By aligning expertise and sharing lessons learned, we can move from intent to implementation and support the maritime sector’s transition in a way that is both effective and scalable.”
Global decarbonization
Drydocks World is one of five founding members of the GGSA, alongside Astilleros Shipyard Group (Spain), Bredo Dry Docks (Germany), and IMC Shipyard Services Group (Singapore, China, Thailand). Together, the group spans maritime hubs across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, said, “The formation of the Global Green Shipyard Alliance reflects our shared responsibility to accelerate the maritime industry’s decarbonization journey. At Drydocks World, we are proud to be a founding member of this important initiative and to collaborate with our global counterparts to advance more sustainable, efficient practices across the sector. The alliance marks a significant step forward for our industry, reinforcing our commitment to delivering long-term environmental value by adopting cleaner technologies and collective innovation.”
The GSSA is DP World‘s third global coalition, following the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), which aims to make battery-electric container handling equipment affordable and scalable, and the First Movers Coalition, where members aggregate their purchasing power to accelerate investments in zero-emission solutions.
In related news, Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore recently published a new technology report, named Maritime Electrification: Maritime Battery Systems and Onshore Power Supply, which calls for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development of maritime electrification technologies. Click here to read the full story
