Greece urges IMO at Posidonia to take realistic steps on shipping decarbonisation drive

“Let’s be reasonable, let’s understand what is at stake and let’s work toward that goal. This will allow us to gain time, to discuss, and gradually reach a real decision at the IMO on the important and serious issues. First and foremost, safety. First and foremost, safety in the shipping world.”

This was emphasized by Greek minister of maritime affairs and insular policy, Vasilis Kikilias, during his opening speech at the 10th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit, as part of the Posidonia 2026 event in Greece, Athens from 1-5 of June.

Speaking in the presence of IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez, Kikilias urged the regulator to take realistic steps, that won’t force the shipping sector to make decisions that it cannot implement.

“Once again, to state clearly and honestly where we stand, we definitely want to move forward with everything related to technologies in the sector, digitalization, to leave a better planet for our children, to work toward that goal. I was very honest and straightforward with the Secretary-General, since the previous IMO session, saying that for