Exxon Mobil's head of shipping operations says hydrocarbons will remain the "predominant" source of energy in the future. But renewable and zero-emission energy does pose a risk to future shipping growth.

Speaking at the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Tracey Gunnlaugsson, president of SeaRiver Maritime, says world energy demand will grow 25% by 2040. But the nuclear and renewable sources energy will take share from oil.