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Efficiency First: Energy Efficiency takes centre stage at SMM 2026

The maritime industry faces the dual challenge of significantly reducing emissions while remaining economically competitive. As a result, energy efficiency is becoming one of the key drivers of the sector’s transformation. Against this backdrop, SMM – the world’s leading maritime industry event – will launch the Energy Efficiency Hub, a dedicated exhibition area focusing exclusively ...

The Energy Efficiency Hub is set to take center stage at SMM 2026, the world's leading maritime industry event, as the maritime sector prioritizes reducing emissions while maintaining economic competitiveness. Spanning over 200 square meters, the hub will showcase 24 companies from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, all demonstrating innovations aimed at improving energy efficiency in shipping.

Covering the entire value chain, from digital optimization and performance management systems to hybrid and electrification technologies, wind-assisted propulsion systems, solar technologies, onboard carbon capture and storage, retrofit solutions, and alternative fuels, the hub will present a diverse range of solutions for the maritime industry.

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