IRClass Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd (ISSPL), through its division – Indian Register Quality Systems (IRQS), a leading provider of management systems certification services, has announced the introduction of a…
Why the MSP Program & the Six Transparency Pillars The MSP Program offers a comprehensive framework for maritime companies, associations, educators, and individuals to assess and enhance their sustainability practices.…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has long been committed to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, aiming for a minimum 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050 through stricter regulations and…
Oslo, Norway, 5 April 2023: Vahana Aryan, the flagship vessel of the Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC, has become the first jackup unit to receive DNV’s Abate-Ready notation. The Abate…
London, England, 27 February 2023. DNV and partners have recently launched a new JIP – EMRED. The JIP aims to establish a monitoring and reporting framework for assessing greenhouse gas…
The newly upgraded GHG Emission Authentic Reporting system (KR GEARs) enables maritime stakeholders to more easily ensure compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations in a shorter period. Launched by Korean…
Report Highlights Pathways to Net-zero for North American Shipping HOUSTON – November 11, 2022 – The Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) has released a new report today focused on further…
MEPC session finished – progress on GHG, Mediterranean ECA approved A detailed press briefing will follow; but please see overview of the MEPC session in the closing remarks below. Marine…
The foundation project of the IMO Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping (IMO CARES) project, which aims to bring stakeholders together from the global north and global south, was…
Leading classification societies outline roadmap to GHG emissions target reduction The world’s leading classification societies for the marine industry are returning to Posidonia this June, following the pandemic-induced hiatus, during…
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…
UK Shipping Industry demands Net-Zero by 2050 In a landmark decision, the UK shipping industry has agreed that the international shipping sector must pursue a net-zero carbon emissions target by…
Microplastic pollution in the marine environment and its climate implications: How to overcome the impacts? A new study [1], commissioned by Seas At Risk and carried out by to the…
Independent study confirms LNG reduces shipping GHG emissions by up to 23% Peer-reviewed well-to-wake study updates definitive figures for GHG emissions from LNG as a marine fuel LONDON, UK – 16…
KR and HHI Group sign strategic partnership MOU for GHG issues Korean Register (KR)Â and Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI) Group have signed an MOU to work together in strategic partnership to…
INTERCARGO affirms leadership role in representing dry bulk shipping INTERCARGO re-iterated its commitment to a safe, efficient, high quality and environmentally sound dry bulk shipping industry at its semi-annual meetings…
Interferry GHG data survey bids for fair application of IMO proposals Global trade association Interferry is conducting a major energy efficiency data survey among members to ensure that existing ferries…
Key environmental issues in shipping: The challenges ahead Shipowners must stay vigilant to upcoming environmental regulations The first regulations designed to support the IMO’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets are…
Dry and Wet Markets in the red amid perplexed Geopolitics… The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost eight points since yesterday and now stands at 1,855 points; on a weekly basis…
The Union of Greek Shipowners backs Greek proposal to limit main engine power of ships as an immediately effective measure to reduce GHG emissions from ships In the context of…
Maritime Forecast to 2050: fuel flexibility key to competitiveness in low-carbon shipping future DNV GL: Download the Maritime Forecast to 2050 – 3rd edition Download the Maritime Forecast to…
IMO initial GHG strategy is driving a new propulsion revolution Speaking at London International shipping Week, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said, “The initial strategy adopted last year is a major…
Round Table Leaders Set their Sights on the Future The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday to consider…
Independent study reveals LNG reduces shipping GHG emissions by up to 21% Landmark Well-to-Wake study represents definitive figures for GHG emissions and confirms LNG as major contributor in meeting IMO’s…
Confirmation by the International Maritime Organization of a 20% correction in its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) calculation formula for ro-ro and ro-pax vessels has been welcomed by trade association…