22/09/2026
Day 1 in Singapore
The Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC) – ROPME is participating in the IMO Research & Development (R&D) Forum: “From Fossil to Future: Marine Pollution Preparedness in the Age of Alternative Fuels.”
Capt. Aref Alawadhi, Acting Director of MEMAC – ROPME, participated in the first day of the Forum, which brought together international experts, maritime authorities, industry stakeholders and spill response organisations for discussions on alternative fuels, emerging risks and the future of marine pollution preparedness and response.
The Forum provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, technical discussions and international collaboration, supporting the development of effective preparedness and response capabilities as the maritime sector transitions towards alternative fuels.
📍 Singapore
📅 21–22 September 2026