Executive Director, Global Maritime, Ports, Logistics | India | Indonesia | Strategy, Transformation & Energy Transition at Smart Freight Centre
Mumbai, India
Joined August 2011
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Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports & Shipping (NCoEGPS), TERI and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to advance India’s maritime decarbonisation agenda and foster international collaboration.
The MoU was signed by Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Maritime Administration, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI & Chairperson, NCoEGPS, and Capt. Prashant S. Widge, Executive Director – India & Maritime, Smart Freight Centre.
The signing ceremony was attended by Shri Killi Mohana Rao, Chief Surveyor(I/c), DGMA, Capt. S. I. Abul Kalam Azad, Nautical Adviser (I/c), DGMA, Dr. Christoph Wolff, Chief Executive Officer, Smart Freight Centre, Mr. Souvik Bhattacharjya, Director, TERI, along with senior officials and representatives from DGMA, NCoEGPS, TERI and the Smart Freight Centre.
The collaboration establishes a strategic framework to support the implementation of the National Maritime Decarbonisation Policy Framework (NMDP) through technical cooperation, pilot initiatives, capacity building, international partnerships and knowledge sharing. It will also focus on advancing green shipping, green ports, green fuels, responsible ship recycling, harmonised emissions accounting and the development of the India Maritime Decarbonisation Knowledge Hub.
By bringing together national leadership and global expertise, the partnership reinforces India’s commitment to building a sustainable, resilient and future-ready maritime ecosystem while strengthening its position as a global leader in maritime decarbonisation.
#DGMA #MaritimeIndia #MaritimeDecarbonisation #GreenShipping #GreenPorts #SustainableMaritime #NCoEGPS #TERI #SmartFreightCentre #NMDP #MaritimeInnovation #NetZero #MaritimeLeadership
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
The 8th #India-#Denmark Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi
Co-chaired by Secretary (West) of the External Affairs Ministry @AmbSibiGeorge and Denmark's State Secretary for Foreign Policy Lotte Machon.
Both the countries take stock of the bilateral cooperation under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and the Joint Action Plan for the term 2021-26.
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
Last week at @ETEnergyWorld NetZero Forum '24,
@prashantwidge discussed #Maersk #ESG strategy and its role in #india and further emphasised on how we are India’s sustainable partner in #Trade, #Technology and #Talent 🌍💻🥇
#ETIndiaNetZero #sustainability
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
“Europe stands as India’s 2nd largest trading partner, and we anticipate that this year’s conclave will serve as a platform to further enhance the outcomes achieved during the inaugural edition. I am very pleased to begin with collaborative partnership between Greece & India.
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
We are excited to be India’s sustainable partner in Trade, Technology and Talent at CII #India #Europe Business & Sustainability Conclave🌍 inaugurated by @DrSJaishankar as @prashantwidge contributed to the 'Blue Economy and Maritime Co-operation' session🤝 #partnership #maersk
Happy Birthday, @narendramodi ji 🙏🏻
Personally, for me, you are a great leader and Karmayogi who is on a selfless relentless mission to transform Bharat into a superpower 🇮🇳
You make Bharat and Bharatiyas proud.
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
Today, a large cargo vessel sailing entirely on green methanol is not only possible.
It’s a reality.
What you have achieved needed vision, leadership and joining forces ↓
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Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
UK Finds Distracted Officer Chatting Online Caused Collision Killing Two
#UKNews #PoliceFail #DistractedDriving #TrafficAccident #RoadSafety
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Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
Minister @PiyushGoyal met Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, CEO, A.P. Moller Holding.
Discussed how the company can leverage opportunities arising from India's growing global trade influence & innovative logistics projects in the shipping sector to further expand it’s footprint in the country.
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
Good to meet Robert Maersk Uggla, CEO of A.P. Møller Holdings.
Useful exchange on resilient supply chains and green transportation. Appreciate his warm words for Gati Shakti and making it easier to do business.
Last week, Maersk took part in the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation events with focus on #greenfuels in the #maritime and #shipping sectors🌍🚢
👉Read more about our decarbonisation ambitions here: lnkd.in/dzxaZKkB
#Maersk #Decarbonisation #Shipping
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
De næste dage står på vigtige diskussioner om grøn energi i forbindelse med Indiens G20 formandsskab, hvor 🇩🇰 er inviteret med - Vi er et lille land. Men vi kan påvirke de store ved at gå forrest! – at Panaji, India
Excited to discuss Landside infrastructure and Energy Transition opportunities with Hon. @TThenarasu in Tamil Nadu. Thank you @Guidance_TN, @svane_freddy, @pooja_kapur, @DenmarkinIndia and @IndiainDenmark.
This week we welcomed the Tamil Nadu state delegation, led by @TThenarasu and ably supported by @Guidance_TN, to our Headquarters🤝 We discussed Landside #Infrastructure and #energy #transition space. We are excited to continue our #collaboration. 🌎 @prashantwidge
So proud to have played a pivotal role for @Maersk in transforming the sensitive ship recycling industry.
Ship recycling holds great promise to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with steelmaking for vessels🚢Yet it is also important to ensure that we look at the social impacts as well as the environment💙
Watch full video here: lnkd.in/e8PCsuSg
#Maersk #HiddenHero
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
Recycled steel has five times lower carbon intensity than traditional steel. How can we use more of this? ♻
Watch as our experts, discuss how #Maersk is supporting the #decarbonisation of #shipping 🚢
Full video: lnkd.in/epUYb4Fu
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
♻How does recycling steel impact society?
Watch the video and learn how we are helping the communities that recycle vessels, from improving housing standards to better health training and care.
📽 Watch the full conversation: lnkd.in/ex-9w-sx
#Maersk #purpose #alltheway
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
How are we taking responsibility for the full life cycle of our vessels? ♻
#Maersk ensures responsible ship recycling as a key part of its efforts to #decarbonise the world’s supply chains 🚢
Learn more: lnkd.in/epUYb4Fu
#sustainability #ESG #shiprecycling #AllTheWay
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
🚢Global ship recycling volumes are projected to nearly quadruple in the next decade. Our #ESG strategy focuses on the impact and benefits of responsible ship recycling to many stakeholders. Discover more: youtu.be/FTHpssyPn3I #maersk #shiprecycling @prashantwidge
I join a discussion on demand in India’s context to accelerate the transition to a net zero steel industry.
Uncommon to see a panel covering the value chain and various sectors together.
@jswsteel @larsentoubro @NITIAayog @MahindraRise @SteelMinIndia @TataSteelLtd @ClimateGroup
Captain Prashant S. Widge retweeted
“We need a unified definition of what circular #economy means for shipping”, says @prashantwidge, Head of Responsible Ship Recycling at #Maersk, speaking at Llyod's List Podcast hosted by @Lloydslisted. Listen here: bddy.me/3yvl3AN
#Decabonisation #sustainability
