CIMAC, the industry forum for large engine technology, has been officially granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following its formal application earlier in 2024.
Rick Boom (Woodward) CIMAC President said: “We are extremely happy that our application has been successful. We look forward to sharing CIMAC’s broad expertise in large engines, power, drives and propulsion with IMO even better. We are convinced that CIMAC’s work can contribute to achieving IMO’s goals.”
Eero Lehtovaara (ABB Marine and Ports), CIMAC VP Digitalisation added: “There are still many opportunities to optimise the status quo in shipping. Just think of efficiency gains through digitalisation, for example. We want to encourage the maritime industry to embrace digitalisation and implement it. We hope that closer cooperation can contribute to faster implementation.”
Peter Müller-Baum, CIMAC Secretary General concluded: “Within IMO, CIMAC will concentrate on digitalisation, non-shaftline propulsion, automation and system integration. Our members have a great deal of expertise in this area, and we are looking forward to the new tasks and will do our best in order to support the International Maritime Organization.”
