UGS: On the outcome of IMO MEPC 83 regarding GHG emissions reduction

Ms. Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) succeeded today to approve the medium-term measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships, following months of intense negotiations.

There are serious concerns about the feasibility of the targets set, especially since this agreement was passed by a narrow majority of 63 Member-States, with several countries expressing reservations.

Due to conflicting interests and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/11/ugs-on-the-outcome-of-imo-mepc-83-regarding-ghg-emissions-reduction/

COSCO To Promote Use of Shore Power by Vessels at Berth

Credits: COSCO Shipping

In order to achieve the goals of “carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality“, fulfill the new requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Convention relating to the “International Shipping Regulations on Carbon Intensity“, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vessels at berth, build a green and low-carbon supply chain, and protect the earth’s ecological environment, COSCO Shipping Lines is proactively and vigorously promoting the use of shore power...

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