Our founding members, which include Capital Group, Navios Maritime Partners, Neda Maritime Agency, Star Bulk, and Thenamaris, exemplify our commitment to collaborative innovation.  

Join us in our mission to overcome the challenges of maritime Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Partner with us to contribute to cutting-edge research, share expertise, and drive impactful projects that pave the way for a sustainable maritime future.

Together, we can achieve significant emission reductions and safely navigate to net zero. 

Partner with Industry Leaders for Greener Shipping

  • “Whilst there is much uncertainty on future fuels, the one clarity is that the less fuel used, benefits us today and beyond 2050. We need to explore every possible efficiency gain from the current fleet that we can. Energy saving technologies and operational practices will play the primary role in delivering the 30% reduction of emissions targeted by the IMO in just six years from now. So, we need to make every upcoming drydocking count and the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre in Athens will support our industry to evaluate and implement existing and new solutions.”

    — Nick Brown, CEO, Lloyd’s Register

  • “We are proud to be a part of this alliance that aims to establish an ecosystem for research and innovation in the shipping industry in Greece.”

    — Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman and Founder, Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.

  • “Navios believes in the fundamental importance of developing appropriate technologies and solutions for reducing carbon emissions. As responsible members of the global community, we continue to investigate novel approaches for solving this complex problem. Participating in the establishment of the global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre is another example of our commitment to this effort.  We are delighted to collaborate with Lloyd’s Register, and we hope our collective efforts will bear fruits in the short term””

    — Angeliki Frangou, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of Navios Maritime Partners LP

  • “We believe that the establishment of the MERC in Athens will significantly enhance the shipping industry’s efforts towards a sustainable future. We are delighted to collaborate with LRS and leading ship owners, to pave the way for introduction and evaluation of environmentally friendly, safe, and innovative technological solutions with emphasis on the existing fleet.”

    — George Thanopoulos, CEO, Neda Maritime Agency

  • "At Star Bulk, we are excited to collaborate with our Greek shipping colleagues and Lloyd’s Register in founding the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to driving sustainable change and underscores the role of Athens as a global maritime hub. By leveraging Greece’s shipping heritage and expertise, we are able to take steps today to improve the energy efficiency of the world fleet and to reduce the carbon footprint of our industry."

    — Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer, Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

  • “We firmly believe in the power of collaboration to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry.  There is a pressing need to identify and implement safe and practical solutions as we transition to the fuels and technologies of the future.  As a Founding Member of the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre, Thenamaris is committed to being an active partner in this initiative.” 

    — Nikolas Martinos, CEO, Thenamaris