The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) presented its latest innovation in maritime energy data collection during the 84th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London.
Representing the Philippine Delegation, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Professor and Project Head Dr. John Justine Villar introduced the Maritime Energy Demand Information and Analysis Software (MEDIANS) to an audience of international maritime leaders and policymakers.
MEDIANS is a cutting-edge digital platform born from a strategic inter-agency partnership between MARINA, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and UP Diliman. Developed to tackle the shipping industry’s carbon footprint, the software automates the collection of energy efficiency data, measures actual energy demand, and tracks emissions contributions from the domestic shipping sector.
“MEDIANS signifies the Philippines’ continuing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and data-driven solutions in support of greener and more efficient shipping operations worldwide,” MARINA stated in a briefing.
By establishing a robust, empirical baseline of emissions, the digital platform will empower maritime regulators to transition from broad mandates to highly targeted, high-impact energy efficiency programs customized for domestic vessels.
The high-level Philippine delegation also included Maritime Attaché Atty. Sharon Aledo and MARINA Director Emmanuel B. Caprio. Their presence at MEPC 84 underscores the Philippines’ proactive role in shaping global sustainable maritime policies and deploying the technologies required to meet the IMO’s decarbonization frameworks.
As the global shipping sector faces mounting pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the successful rollout of the MEDIANS platform positions the Philippines as a forward-thinking leader in tech-driven maritime climate action.
