| Methane slip, as based on standard factors, can account for up to 24% of GHG emissions from an LNG-fuelled vessel. As an alternative to using standard factors for the reporting of CO2 equivalents, direct methane emissions monitoring has the potential to positively impact a ship’s reported... |
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IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction
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International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/imo-progresses-talks-on-greenhouse-gas-reduction/
Biden administration acknowledges ‘challenge’ with new truck emissions rule
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration acknowledged that its aggressive push to decarbonize trucking will be costly — but that the federal government will be here to help.
“The overarching challenge is aligning the market-driven desire from fleets to adopt zero-emission freight vehicles with the resources required to make it successful, and right now, they cost more,” said Gabe Klein, executive director of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
Speaking to NPR before the release on...
New features launched for ClassNK Zero Emission Transition Accelerator
Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released new features for its GHG emissions management tool, ClassNK Zero Emission Transition Accelerator (ZETA).
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Is a reduction in maritime emissions a market mirage?
The maritime industry has raised environmental concerns, mainly related to emissions.
According to reports, ocean shipping accounts for more than 80% of global trade by volume and contributes nearly 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas output. Efforts to curb emissions in this industry have gained momentum in recent years, fueled by increasing awareness of climate change.
A December report titled “Decoding Maritime Emissions” questions whether a significant reduction in emissions is a genuine...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-a-reduction-in-maritime-emissions-a-market-mirage
NYK, NTT Data partner on calculation of total GHG emissions
Japanese shipping company NYK Line has partnered with NTT Data Japan Corporation to establish a system to aggregate total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from NYK’s business.
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Understanding the 2023 IMO HGH Strategy
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ClassNK has released a white paper “Pathway to Zero-Emission in International Shipping – Understanding the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy –”. In July 2023, the IMO adopted the “2023 IMO … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/understanding-the-2023-imo-hgh-strategy/
IMO in the spotlight to adopt revised GHG strategy as MEPC 80 kicks off
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 80th session has opened at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Final Chances To Avert Shipping’s Breach Of Paris Agreement
Last Chance To Prevent Shipping’s Breach Of Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C Temperature Limit, reveals a Maritime Fair Trade news source.
IMO climate negotiations this weekCivil society groups are deeply concerned about developments at the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate negotiations this week (ISWG-GHG-15), in particular regarding the 2030 and 2040 climate targets that are necessary to put global shipping on a...
https://mfame.guru/final-chances-to-avert-shippings-breach-of-paris-agreement/
First GHG inventory for ships completed in Trinidad and Tobago
La Brea Industrial Development Company Limited (LABIDCO) and the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) have completed the “first-of-its-kind” greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory for ships in Trinidad and Tobago.
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