European Council and Parliament reach agreement to enhance maritime safety

To enhance maritime safety in Europe, negotiators from the European Council presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to amend the 2009 directive regarding the investigation of accidents within the maritime transport sector.

This revised legislation constitutes a component of the broader ‘maritime safety’ legislative package.

“We have worked hard to agree on this proposal with the Parliament in record time. Today’s agreement sets a milestone for safer and cleaner...

https://container-news.com/european-council-and-parliament-reach-agreement-to-enhance-maritime-safety/

In focus: Accelerating buildout of sustainable energy mix amid fossil fuel impasse

Last week’s G20 summit in India concluded with mixed progress on environmental issues. The leaders hailed the ambitious new renewable energy goal to “pursue and encourage efforts to triple renewable energy capacity globally” by 2030. However, the gathering was marked with lingering disagreements...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/in-focus-accelerating-buildout-of-sustainable-energy-mix-amid-fossil-fuel-impasse/

218 Empowering Women in Transport: the maritime industry and the Role of the EU

Panel discussion in the European Parliament June, 27th 2023

Ms Vera Tax, MEP European Parliament, organised this panel event to raise awareness amongst the maritime community and policymakers about the importance of women and how to improve working conditions in the sector.
This is a recording of our discussion on June 27 in Brussels. The participants have generously given me permission to share with you what we discussed.
You will hear five panellists (besides me) speaking;

  • Ms Line Heimstad,...

https://shippingpodcast.com/218-empowering-women-in-transport-the-maritime-industry-and-the-role-of-the-eu/

Basel III Rules: Recognition of ship finance positive, but further action is needed

European shipowners welcome the agreement on the Basel III rules reached between the European Parliament and the Council yesterday that gives explicit recognition to ship finance. The new rules will allow banks to apply preferential treatment to shipping portfolios on specialised lending when...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/basel-iii-rules-recognition-of-ship-finance-positive-but-further-action-is-needed/

European Parliament Anticipated Voting For Updated ETS

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The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on the political agreement for the updated EU Emissions Trading Scheme on March 13, 2023. (ETS).

The inclusion of marine in the EU ETS as a component of decarbonizing shipping is welcomed by ESPO and FEPORT.

Allowances covering emissions

After a phase-in period between 2024 and 2026, the updated ETS system will apply to marine shipping and mandate that shipping companies submit allowances covering 100% of emissions on intra-EU...

https://mfame.guru/european-parliament-anticipated-voting-for-updated-ets/

[Watch] Significant Opportunity For Shipping Decarbonization

The European Parliament will discuss FuelEU Maritime, the cornerstone of planned EU green shipping legislation, during its upcoming plenary session in Strasbourg. This may be the last opportunity for legislators to include crucial clauses that can encourage the adoption of next-generation e-fuels and end the use of fossil fuels in shipping because the EU Member States already adopted their negotiation stance earlier in the year.

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