CEDRE in Singapore for the IMO R&D Forum and SpillAsia

CEDRE took part in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) R&D Forum, on the theme of marine pollution preparedness in the age of alternative fuels, as well as in the international conference and exhibition SpillAsia.

As a member of the steering committee for the IMO R&D Forum, CEDRE presented the initial results of the ARISE sea trial, as well as the decision support tools developed as part of the European MANIFESTS Genius project.

The discussions held highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between governments, industry and the research sector in order to enhance preparedness before major incidents occur. They also resulted in a proposal to set up a working group dedicated to data sharing, of which CEDRE will be a member.

At SpillAsia, CEDRE continued to discuss these issues with visitors to the stand it shared with SYCOPOL and was involved in a session on shipping risks, during which the scientific findings of the MANIFESTS project were presented, as well as chairing a session on alternative fuels and hazardous and noxious substances.