Pathways to Decarbonizing Shipping: from CII to FuelEU Maritime

Espen Martinsen serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at StormGeo. With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and strategic business development, Espen has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving growth and innovation within the shipping industry.

Espen has been instrumental in transforming StormGeo into a leader in ship operations. Under his guidance, the integration of platforms from industry leaders such as Nautisk, Bunker Metrics, DNV, and StormGeo has resulted in a market-leading solution that serves over 13,000 vessels. This comprehensive platform offers clients a one-stop shop for vessel and voyage optimization, environmental compliance, and efficient bunker procurement and planning.

Espen's key motivation at StormGeo is to support shipping companies in improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint. By combining technology, profitability, and innovation in developing new solutions, he helps clients achieve significant operational improvements.

Before joining StormGeo, Espen served as the Nordic Director at the LEGO Group, where he honed his skills in managing large-scale operations and logistics with a focus on creativity and sustainability. Prior to this, his tenure at SuperOffice, a leading European software company, provided him with valuable insights into digital strategies and data sharing, laying the foundation for his work with technology and digital solutions.

ClassNK, one of the world’s largest classification societies, is actively engaged in a range of activities and services within the shipping industry.

Hiroki Urano is a team member of the Green Certification Department, ClassNK.

Michael Qiao joined StormGeo as Market Development Manager of FPM in 2019 Dec. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical & Automation Engineering in The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in The University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining StormGeo, he had more than 10 years of experience in application, project management and sales of Caterpillar marine engines & propulsion products. Michael is a firm believer of the great potential and value that digitalization could create for the maritime industry, to navigate a changing environment toward decarbonization.

NYK Line, is a Japanese shipping company. The company operates a fleet of over 800 ships, which includes container ships, tankers, bulk and woodchip carriers, roll-on/roll-off car carriers, reefer vessels, LNG carriers, and cruise ships. 

Capt. Yohei Mozumi is the Captain, Deputy Manager of Decarbonization Promotion Team, NYK Line

ClassNK, one of the world’s largest classification societies, is actively engaged in a range of activities and services within the shipping industry.

Shimpei Watanabe is the Section Leader, DCS Section, Green Certification Department. Shimpei Watanabe leads the development and operation for IMODCS/EUMRV certification service by “ClassNK MRV Portal”

Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivers global logistics and shipping solutions for cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk.

Tobias Borgenhov is Senior Engineer Energy Efficiency, Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Petty Leung has been involved in weather intelligence in the maritime industry for over 30 years. Petty understands the impact of weather. Her encounters with severe weather at sea during her days sailing onboard commercial ships have made her familiar with how risks can best be avoided by staying informed. She first sailed as a Radio Officer with the Swire Group, then landed her first shore job in a weather routing company and has been dedicated to the segment ever since.

Currently, Petty is the Managing Director for the Greater China region and the Sales Director for North Asia at StormGeo.