Invited by IMO, MTCC-Asia participated the "NextGEN" initiative jointly proposed by the International Maritime Organization and the Singapore Maritime Port Authority (MPA) in September 2020. The initiative aims to facilitate information sharing on decarbonization initiatives between many stakeholders and establish important networks and platforms for collaboration.

Prof. Ruan Wei, the head of MTCC-Asia, attended the inaugural meeting on April 23, 2021, together the with representatives from the marine fuel producer, terminal operators, port authorities, class, ship builders and engine manufacturers, ship-owners and operators, charterers and cargo owners.

This "NextGEN" inaugural meeting was be held during Singapore Maritime Week in 2021.