DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 focuses on realistic decarbonization measures for ships operating in the 2030s. The report’s analysis confirms that sourcing enough carbon-neutral fuels will be tough, and on-board carbon…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased that progress has been made over the past week but much more needs to be done. We are committed to working with…
Almost half the respondents who took part in a survey spearheaded by Reed Smith revealed that they expect it to take more than 15 years for the sector to be…
New partnership on digital integration will help reduce emissions and support compliance for an initial 55 bulk carriers. Helsinki and Singapore, 04 July 2024 – NAPA’s Voyage Optimization and CII Simulator digital…
The 108th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) was held from 15 to 24 May 2024. Amendments enhancing the fire safety of Ro-Ro passenger ships were adopted,…
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub analysis shows that e-ammonia could emerge as the most highly adopted maritime fuel amongst hydrogen-based fuels, whilst liquefied bio-methane dominates amongst biofuels. In view of…
London, 7 July 2023 – At MEPC 80, IMO member nations met the shipping industry’s call for action on climate, setting a target of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and…
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee…
Ship managers are urging the European Commission to follow the ‘polluter pays’ approach when finalising legislation intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in European waters. They have highlighted…
Net-Zero Emissions HOUSTON- May 11, 2023 – The Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) in conjunction with the Vanderbilt University Climate Change Initiative has released a new report today which highlights…
International shipping plays a central role in global trade, carrying 70% of that trade by value and more than 80% by volume. However, it is also a significant source of…
“Following MEPC78 earlier this month, there has been some disappointment about the failure to agree on revised GHG targets and with the decision to not take forward a proposed research…
GHG Working Group finalizes carbon intensity measures guidance and agrees to further develop a “basket of candidate mid-term measures” including technical and carbon-pricing elements. Draft guidelines to support implementation of…
ClassNK releases GHG Emissions Management Tool– “ClassNK ZETA” to realize visualization of CO2 emissions for ships – Tokyo – Tokyo – ClassNK has released “ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator)”, a…
Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has underlined its commitment to reducing shipborne emissions by signing a partnership agreement with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) to support and accelerate efforts…
Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 11), 14-18 March 2022 Progress on developing draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels and assessment…
ABB and Ballard reach milestone towards fuel cell-powered marine transport ABB and Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) join forces in an industry-first partnership to develop high-power fuel cell concept capable of…
EU Beginning to Grasp Realities of Shipping, says INTERCARGO The recent proposal by MEP Peter Liese to update Amendment 9 of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) draft directive and…
European Parliament proposed amendments to EU ETS put Green Deal goals at risk Brussels, 24 January 2022 – The European Parliament’s lead MEP on the EU ETS proposes amendments to…
RightShip releases vital Carbon Accounting Reporting Tool to accelerate Scope 3 decarbonisation for ocean-reliant industries Global leader in maritime risk assessment and due diligence launches expanded and enhanced reporting tools…
Well-to-wake accounting of GHG emissions must be priority for maritime policy-makers Methanol Institute publishes policy position ahead of autumn environmental meetings that will set direction for sustainable marine fuels Washington,…
Atlantic Towing selects Vard Electro for implementation of battery technology to reduce Green House Gas emissions Ålesund, Norway / Vancouver, Canada, 13 July 2021 – Vard Electro is pleased to…
ClassNK conducts third-party verification of GHG emissions from entire value chain ClassNK conducts third-party verification of GHG emissions from entire value chain – including Scope 3 emissions – of NS…
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…
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…