decarbonization efforts

ICTSI Launches Decarbonization Programme

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ICTSI unveils new initiative to drive decarbonization efforts, highlights a ICTSI news source.

International Container Terminal Services

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is making significant progress towards a more sustainable future with the launch of its Climate Change Action Initiative. This undertaking underscores ICTSI’s efforts to decarbonize and contribute to global efforts in addressing climate change.

Recognizing the urgent need to combat...

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First Singaporean Appointed Vice-Chair Of IMO MEPC

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  • This marks the first time a Singaporean has assumed the Vice-Chair appointment for the IMO MEPC since its inception in 1985. 
  • The MEPC addresses environmental issues under the IMO’s remit including the decarbonization of the global maritime sector.
  • Singapore has played an active role in the organization, including to drive digitalization and decarbonization efforts, enhancing navigational safety.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) officer, Mr Tan...

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BIMCO & RINA Propose New Method To Calculate Ships’ Energy Efficiency

  • BIMCO and the RINA have identified a need for an alternative method to determine an accurate reference speed.
  • The aim is to secure that older ships also can obtain a reliable energy efficient design index.

BIMCO and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) proposed an alternative method in order to determine an accurate reference speed, in line with with a carbon reduction framework currently under development by the IMO, reads a BIMCO news.

Shipping decarbonization

The aim is to secure...

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5.65 Billion Green Fund For Buying LNG Vessels

  • Tokyo-based Anchor Ship Partners will launch a roughly 600 billion yen ($5.65 billion) vehicle as early as this month to aid decarbonization efforts in the shipping sector.
  • It eyes on Japan’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
  • The fund will purchase fuel-efficient new LNG carriers to lease to such logistics providers as Nippon Yusen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen.
  • Anchor Ship hopes to encourage power plants and other facilities to switch from more carbon-intensive...

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