ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki highlighted the crucial role of safety in steering the shipping industry towards sustainability at COP28. Stressing safety as a non-negotiable boundary for transitioning to new fuels and technologies, Wiernicki emphasized the need for an explicit and systems-oriented approach. He anticipates a shift toward goal-based safety measures, driven by real-time data, collaboration, and shared responsibility. Wiernicki also urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to focus on modernizing SOLAS to meet the evolving needs of a transformed industry

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