As a key supporter, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) played a pivotal role at the DGS-IMEI Green Shipping Conclave 2025, held on 20 February 2025 in Mumbai. The conclave provided a platform for thought-provoking discussions, insightful presentations, and impactful engagements on the future of sustainable shipping.

• Honoured Guests at the IRS Stand
  We were privileged to welcome esteemed dignitaries:

1. H.E. Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization – IMO
2. Shri Shantanu Thakur ji, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Ports , Shipping and Waterways (India)
3. Dr. Malini Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University

• Expert-Led Sessions & Thought Leadership -

1. Mr. Arun Sharma, EC, IRS & Mr. PK Mishra, MD, IRS led an insightful Session on 'Green Energy Waves: Driving Maritime Sustainability Through Green Fuels' at the Green Shipping Conclave 2025
2. Mr. Arun Sharma, EC, and Mr. TK Sahu, JMD, engaged in insightful discussions with His Excellency Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO on 'Green Shipping Regulatory Aspects'
3. Mr. TK Sahu, JMD, IRS, delivered a powerful Keynote Address for the Technical Papers Session. 
4. Mr. R. Srinivas, VP, PAC & Mr. Avinash Vaze, Senior Surveyor spoke on 'Cyber Resilient Network Architecture'
5. Dr. Suhas V & Mr. Kunal Sharma, Senior Surveyor, STS presented paper on - 'Nuclear Power Emerges as a Potential Pathway toward Decarbonizing the Shipping Sector
6. Mr. N. Girish Chaired the Session on 'Green Innovations: Pioneering Sustainable Ports and Fuels' & Mr. Karan Doshi spoke on - 'Lifecycle Analysis of Marine Fuels'
7. IRS contributed to the Future Fuels Strategy (FFS) document (consultative), released Conclave aiming to outline a strategy and roadmap for the decarbonization of Maritime India.

Mr. Devrup Kabi, Sr. Principal Surveyor & Mr. Karan Doshi, Senior Surveyors shared expert perspectives in the sustainability session.