In April, Anglo‑Eastern took part in the world’s first government‑led Training‑the‑Trainer programme on Green Maritime Fuels, held in Hong Kong. The programme was organised by Hong Kong’s Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MTTF) and the Transport and Logistics Bureau, as part of their Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering to train green maritime fuel-related talent. Hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University and supported by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, the three-day programme equipped maritime professionals with practical knowledge on emerging fuels including ammonia, methanol and hydrogen.
Hong Kong is advancing as a regional hub for emerging marine fuels, with a clear policy focus through the establishment of a green maritime fuel bunkering centre, an incentive scheme for first‑mover bunkering operations, and the completion of its first green methanol bunkering in March. In parallel, the local government is conducting feasibility assessments and preparing the regulatory ground for future bunkering infrastructure.
It was encouraging to witness the high level of participation and interaction throughout the Training‑the‑Trainer programme, advancing the MTTF’s Action Plan for Mapping a Maritime Just Transition for Seafarers.
