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VLCC & Suezmax CPP Cannibalisation
2,000,000 menting systems for tracking ESG data and focus-
VLCC / SUEZ CPP LIFTING MTS Average 2018-2023
1,800,000 ing on building awareness from the start. It is much
1,600,000 easier to implement and adapt ESG practices early
1,400,000 on, rather than trying to change established habits
#MTS 1,200,000 as the company grows.
The key is to begin by monitoring and calculating
1,000,000
ESG data as accurately as possible while under-
800,000
standing that achieving precise data will take time
600,000
and multiple adjustments. Starting early gives you
400,000
a head start, allowing you to be well-prepared for
200,000
compliance and future requirements.
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❸ Hafnia is committed to diversity, equal- ❹ Your company has been investing in
ity, and inclusion (DEI) both onshore and both AI and innovative technological
at sea. What is the progress of the ship- solutions such as Starlink. What are the
ping industry at large on DEI and how the most dramatic changes technolog-
can smaller companies meet the high ical evolution will bring to the shipping
demands of ESG? industry in the next decade?
The shipping industry is making notable prog- I don’t think many people fully grasp the possi-
ress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), with bilities of AI, ourselves included. Progress is very
companies increasingly working together to drive rapid and, with AI technology continuously evolv-
meaningful change across the sector rather than ing, there is no finite answer as to what evolution
operating in isolation. A great example of this is the it will bring to industries over time, including ship-
close collaboration fostered by initiatives like the ping. At this stage, we believe the challenge is to
Global Maritime Forum’s All Aboard Alliance – of keep the use and application of AI simple while
which I am the co-chair – that are actively shaping maximising its value by providing access to whole
DEI efforts. company data and not only application-specific
These collaborations are helping to establish data. By “keeping it simple” we mean avoiding the
industry-wide best practices and ensure that complexity of large, multi-party blockchain-like
Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity (DIBE) projects across multiple industries. Instead, the
are prioritised both onshore and at sea. The Alli- focus should be on providing AI support or solu-
ance promotes DEI across its extensive members tions in areas you can directly influence, such as
list through five key principles that members must within a single company or in two-party inter-
adhere to: actions.
• Accountability: Holding organisations We are currently testing various use cases and
accountable for their DEI commitments expect that, within the next 12 to 24 months, we
and progress. will implement solutions that automate many
• Learning and Development: Provid- complex, repetitive tasks. This will not only
ing ongoing education and training to improve overall efficiency but also make our job
enhance understanding and DEI-related roles more appealing, as employees will be able
skills. to focus more on using their professional skills
• Organisational Culture: Cultivating an rather than handling mundane tasks. These auto-
inclusive and supportive environment mated solutions will integrate seamlessly into our
that values diversity. current workflows, without the need to add new
• Data: Using data to measure progress, dashboards or applications.
identify gaps, and inform strategies for Looking further ahead, we anticipate that over
improvement. the next decade AI and machine learning will sig-
• Communications: Ensuring transparent nificantly transform how humans and computers
and effective communication about DEI interact, though the way this will unfold remains
goals, initiatives, and outcomes. to be seen.
These principles are essential for fostering a more Aside from automation, general digitalisation is
inclusive maritime sector and ensuring that DEI making more data available for analysis and AI
is integrated into the industry’s fabric rather than use, prompting more informed decisions. Solu-
being pursued in silos. tions like Starlink on board improve the digital
Regarding smaller companies meeting the high data exchange from our vessels, make remote
demands of ESG, I believe they can do so by imple- technical and health assistance via VR possible,

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