Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76), 10 to 17 June 2021 (remote session) Reduction of GHG emissions from shipping measures adopted The MEPC adopted amendments to the International Convention for…
One Sea White Paper sets agenda for autonomous ship safety regulation A new white paper from the One Sea Ecosystem outlines the significant contribution autonomous ship technology can make to…
DNV completes successful concept verification review of Odfjell Oceanwind’s WindGrid™ floating wind power system Oslo, 21 June 2021: DNV, the world’s leading classification society, has completed a concept verification review…
Remembering Jeancourt-Galignani; Central banks crucial to climate efforts Monday 21 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.25.1 Commentary: Dignified navigator of Parisian finance By Markus C Kerber in Paris Antoine Jeancourt-Galignani, charming…
DNV launches new digital EEXI Calculator Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) takes effect in 2023 An estimated 30,000 vessels will need to take action to comply with the regulation New…
Further shipping GHG emission reduction measures adopted International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts key mandatory measures to reduce ships’ carbon intensity; establishes ship rating system. New mandatory measures to cut the…
International Shipping Body Fails the Arctic and Global Climate Fight Civil society groups have damned the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for failing to take action on the Arctic climate crisis,…
Capital markets union and sustainable infrastructure vital for green recovery Wednesday 16 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.24.3 Commentary: Help us help Europe’s recovery, bank leaders tell policy-makers By Clive Horwood in…
Wärtsilä supports EU and Waterborne Technology Platform partnership to reach zero emissions by 2050 Wärtsilä Corporation, 15. June, 2021 at 1:00 PM E. Europe Standard Time – The technology group…
Fugro minimises in-person inspections with new floating offshore wind real-time monitoring solution A Fugro-led consortium that includes AS Mosley and the University of Strathclyde has designed a mooring line fatigue tracker that safely and cost-effectively monitors offshore floating wind turbines, thanks to innovation…
Markets consider long-term implications of EU borrowing Monday 14 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.24.1 Commentary: EU readies landmark for bond markets By Philip Moore in London The EU’s Next Generation…
Shipping industry agrees action on R&D investment and trade digitisation As world leaders meet in Cornwall, England, for the G7, the first ever meeting of the equivalent maritime bodies, titled…
IMO environment meeting set to adopt GHG cutting measures A key meeting of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) has begun. Opening the session, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim highlighted…
Norway boosts funding for GreenVoyage2050 Project The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project has received 14.5 million NOK (USD 1.75 million) in additional funding to continue assisting developing countries in their efforts to…
Schram shipping & Wind Assist Installation Agreement The Winds of Decarbonization are Strengthening: Schram Shipping signs contract with eConowind for new Wind-Assist Installation Groningen, Netherlands Getting to the end of…
Shipping has made great strides in the right direction with the development of greener fuels and tighter controls on pollution Viewers can see the quote below in relation to World…
Happy World Oceans Day from Kira Phoenix K’inan Today is World Oceans Day! I grew up in Hong Kong, on Lamma Island and have always loved the sea…some of my…
Yara Marine Technologies enters the International Windship Association After partnering with BAR Technologies to bring WindWings to the global shipping industry, Yara Marine Technologies is now entering the International Windship…
World Oceans Day 2021 – How to have an environmentally friendly yacht charter How to have an environmentally friendly yacht charter Superyachts travel to some of the most beautiful destinations…
The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures A multi-layered and evolving regulatory landscape is emerging at the global, regional and national levels. These all share…
Namura and NS United Kaiun in project to develop wind-assisted Capesize London 4 June 2021: Japan-based shipbuilder Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Osaka, President; Kensuke Namura) and operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha,…
Putting your foot on the gas pedal of decarbonization Many of the successes in life revolve around intentionality. Legacy expressions such as “where there is a will, there is a…
Study finds FuelEU Maritime may promote biofuels, raising substantial enforcement concerns A recent study on the upcoming FuelEU Maritime proposal finds that a promotion of biofuels may raise serious enforcement…
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 76th session, 10-17 June 2021 MEPC 76 will be held remotely, from 10-17 June 2021 Documents and media accreditation Media accreditation: imo.org – accredited media will be given individual access to…
New podcast series aims to demystify environmental regulation DNV launched a new podcast format on MARITIME IMPACT. The first episode explores the environmental regulation affecting the shipping industry. Host Eirik…