TÜRK LOYDU AT COP31
The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), to be held in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026, will bring together countries, the business community, scientists and civil society representatives, providing an important platform for translating climate commitments into concrete action and strengthening international cooperation.
With the protection of oceans and seas also on the conference’s action agenda, Türk Loydu will take part in two separate events, contributing its technical expertise to the maritime sector’s decarbonization and sustainable transformation. At these events, Türk Loydu will share its knowledge and experience with international stakeholders, bringing its technical approach to the sector’s transformation into dialogue with different stakeholders’ perspectives.
As part of the COP31 programme, Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Türk Loydu Foundation, will speak on “Certification, Safety and Technical Readiness” at the “Decarbonization and Sustainable Marine Fuels in the Oceans and Seas” panel organized by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye. Türk Loydu will also hold its panel entitled “Green Ports and Maritime Decarbonization: From Climate Commitments to Implementation” at the Türkiye Oceans and Seas Pavilion in the Blue Zone.
Decarbonization and Sustainable Marine Fuels in the Oceans and Seas
Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Türk Loydu Foundation, will speak at the side event entitled “Decarbonization and Sustainable Marine Fuels in the Oceans and Seas,” organized by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye.
The event will take place on 10 November 2026, from 16.00 to 17.00, moderated by John Cooper. In the session entitled “Certification, Safety and Technical Readiness,” Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan will share his views on the role of certification, safety and technical readiness in putting maritime decarbonization goals into practice.
Other speakers on the panel will include Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO); Ünal Baylan, Director General for Maritime Affairs; Selçuk Borovalı of the Biofuel Association; and Selim Güngen of Güngen Maritime. Topics such as sustainable marine fuels, bunkering infrastructure, fuel quality, ship and engine compatibility, safety and crew competence will be discussed in the context of translating decarbonization goals into practice.
Türk Loydu’s Special Panel at COP31: “Green Ports and Maritime Decarbonization: From Climate Commitments to Implementation”
As part of the COP31 Blue Zone Türkiye Oceans and Seas Pavilion Side Event Programme, Türk Loydu will hold a panel entitled “Green Ports and Maritime Decarbonization: From Climate Commitments to Implementation” on Monday, 16 November, from 12.30 to 13.20.
The panel will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Oral Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Türk Loydu Foundation. The panellists will be Hüseyin Doğar, General Manager of Türk Loydu U.D.H. A.Ş.; Alp Çapa, Group Vice President of Arkas Holding; and Yusuf Furkan Ergür, Owner of Phoenix Enerji.
The panel will explore the maritime sector’s transition from climate commitments to concrete action from the perspectives of different stakeholders. Key topics will include green port practices, maritime decarbonization, the practical application of new technologies and equipment, and the technical assurance mechanisms required for this transformation.
Türk Loydu’s Multifaceted Contribution to Sustainable Shipping
An international classification society, Türk Loydu will highlight its technical expertise in classification and certification at the two events it will attend at COP31. It will emphasize the importance of safety and cooperation among industry stakeholders in achieving the maritime sector’s climate goals.
Through its participation in COP31, Türk Loydu aims to contribute to an approach that takes maritime decarbonization beyond targets and focuses on translating them into safe, viable and sustainable solutions.
