Sanjay Relan

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