11:00 – 12:00, 10th December 2025, Online webinar
Join MarRI-UK’s webinar where we invite industry leaders to discuss wind propulsion technology and the maritime market.
Wind propulsion is quickly becoming one of the most disruptive energy transformation technologies in maritime. As the sector doubles down on net-zero commitments, wind is breaking the mold by shifting the focus away from fuel-dependent strategies altogether. Retrofittable or integrated into newbuilds, this fuel-agnostic tech taps a free, renewable energy source to cut consumption, hedge against volatile fuel markets, and strengthen long-term operational resilience—especially as alternative fuels grow more expensive.
Rapid innovation in wind-assist systems, combined with rising interest from shipowners, charterers, ports, and regulators, is accelerating demand for a clear understanding of both the technology and the market forces driving adoption. Smart Green Shipping’s pioneering approach and real-world demonstrations show how modern vessels can harness wind at scale — and unlock new commercial models in the process.
To advance this knowledge, MarRI-UK is hosting a webinar in collaboration with Smart Green Shipping for a dynamic webinar delivering a high-level, accessible overview of wind propulsion technology in today’s commercial landscape. The session will unpack the current state of the technology, spotlight emerging market trends, and explore how wind-assist solutions are shaping the next generation of sustainable shipping.
We are fortunate to have three very knowledgeable speakers to join the webinar:
- Di Gilpin, Founder & CEO, Smart Green Shipping
- Frank Hendrikse, Manager (Tanker Department), Hagland Shipbrokers
- Camille Bourgeon, Regulatory development & Policy Coordination (Climate action and clean air), Marine Environment Division, IMO.
The webinar will be chaired by Professor John Hudson , Strategic Advisor to MarRI-UK.
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Panelists
Di Gilpin is the Founder and CEO of Smart Green Shipping (SGS), a Scotland-based systems design house advancing wind propulsion technologies for shipping’s energy transition. Named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2025 by the Women in Green Business Awards, Di applies her extensive experience in high-performing industries — including cellular technology, Formula One, and yacht racing — to design end-to-end sustainable solutions rooted in circular-economy principles that advance both commercial goals and climate action.
Frank Hendrikse has been a deck officer at the Dutch Merchant and Royal Navy until he joined Dow Chemical’s chartering desk in Antwerp in 1988. From 1991 to 1994 he worked at the chartering department of Gebr. Broere in the Netherlands, before engaging himself as shipbroker with RG Hagland in 1995. As project broker, Frank is primarily focusing on newbuilding, sale & purchase and long term employment of small and medium sized chemical, product and LNG tankers. He holds a Master’s in Maritime Law, in which field he is guest lecturer at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Frank is actively sailing in the fjords of Norway and is a national race officer for primarily youth competitions in dinghies. He wants to combine his interest in sailing with the developments for the next generation merchant vessels.
Since 2017, Mr Camille Bourgeon has been working in the Marine Environment Division of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In the IMO Secretariat, he supports regulatory developments for international shipping, in particular regarding climate and clean air policies through MARPOL Annex VI. His covers issues such as energy efficiency, fuel life-cycle assessment, air pollution regulations, etc.
Before joining IMO, he worked in the French maritime affairs directorate, dealing with safety of navigation, search and rescue, and prevention of pollution from shipping activities.
After a Master’s degree from Sciences-po Lille he studied Maritime Affairs at the École d’administration des affaires maritimes.