Fuelling Tomorrow: Opportunities and Innovations in Maritime Energy

Gerrit Bunt’s expertise lies in ship operations and fleet management, with extensive practical, design, and theoretical experience in emerging fuels like LNG, methanol, and ammonia, as well as in digitalization, including the design, testing, and operation of technical simulations and digital twins.

With 20 years of experience at sea, holding both chief engineer and master licenses, Gerrit has spent 13 years in ship and fleet management for owners.

Additionally, he has five years of experience developing and reviewing operational standards and designs for decarbonization systems, including new energy systems across various vessel types.

In the past two years, he has focused on building his business development expertise to facilitate the implementation of innovative technologies, with the goal of enhancing compliance within today’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

格里特．邦特 (Gerrit Bunt) – 必维船级社北亚区可持续发展经理

Gerrit Bunt在船舶运营与船队管理方面拥有深厚的专业背景，具备丰富的实践、设计与理论经验，涉猎领域包括LNG、甲醇和氨等绿色燃料，以及数字化技术如技术仿真和数字孪生的设计、测试与运行。Gerrit拥有20年海上经验，持有轮机长和船长证书，并有13年为船东管理船舶和船队的经验。此外，他还在制定与审核脱碳系统的操作标准和设计方面积累了5年经验，包括不同船型的新式能源系统。过去两年，Gerrit致力于发展业务拓展能力，推动新技术的应用，目标是在日益复杂的监管环境中助力行业提升合规水平。

Having served at The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) for over 30 years, Felix Lee’s extensive experience spans green energy development, ESG, supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.

In his current role focused on the commercial aspects of green methanol and green fuels, Mr. Lee is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions. In the past, he has led the Group in formulating strategies to address climate and nature-related risks and opportunities. Additionally, under Mr. Lee’s leadership, he organised Hong Kong’s first nationwide biodiversity forum, responding to the Chinese and Hong Kong governments’ commitment to achieving a low-carbon economy and environmental conservation.

Mr. Lee is a member of professional associations such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.

Additionally, Mr. Lee holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Dr Leung joined HKUST in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, he was the Principal Assistant Secretary (Air Policy) at the Environment and Ecology Bureau and Assistant Director (Air Policy) at the Environmental Protection Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Dr Leung obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and has over 30 years of professional experience in combustion science, air quality science, air quality management, environmental impact assessment, climate change, electric vehicles and new energy applications.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Further improve the sustainability performance of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2. Convert MSW into green fuel
3. Provide expert support for the decarbonization of Hong Kong port.

Ex-Marine Chief Engineer with deep interest in the commercial sides of shipping having qualified as a member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS).

After 14 years at sea, started his shore-based journey as a new building supervisor. He has been in the technical ship management space for 19 years, including plan approvals of new buildings. Passionate about alternate fuels and the ongoing energy revolution, he has been for the past 6 years, Head of Decarbonisation at Pacific Basin Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd strategizing and implementing energy saving initiatives and presently heading the alternate dual fuel methanol new building team as well.

Past member of the working group at Intercargo for “EEXI” and ‘Fuel Lifecycle GHG analysis’, and BIMCO documentary committee for “Energy Efficiency Data Sharing Clause for Time Charter Parties”

Present member of the BIMCO documentary committee for “Retrofit Benefit Sharing Clause for Time Charter Parties.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1.  A plan for 100% carbon free energy use in Hong Kong via a dedicated nuclear power plant located in mainland China
2. Compulsory lights off in commercial buildings after 2200 hours every night
3. Air conditioner use in Hong Kong to be limited to 24 degrees celsius