The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to finalize crucial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures at its upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 83) in London. The high-stakes meeting,…
IMO revised GHG strategy
IMO Carbon Levy Uncertainty Stalling Maritime Investment, ABS Chief Warns
Uncertainty surrounding the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed carbon levy is creating significant hesitation in shipping industry investments, according to Christopher Wiernicki the Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau…
https://gcaptain.com/imo-carbon-levy-uncertainty-stalling-maritime-investment-abs-chief-warns/
Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push
Some major shipping lines including Hapag-Lloyd AG and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs are calling on the International Maritime Organization to avoid backing crop-based biofuels as the industry pushes to decarbonize.
https://gcaptain.com/shipping-giants-ask-watchdog-to-avoid-biofuels-in-green-push/
47 Nations and Shipping Industry Back Bold IMO Carbon Pricing Proposal
A coalition of 47 governments and the shipping industry is proposing a groundbreaking greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping, marking a potentially landmark development for maritime decarbonization….
https://gcaptain.com/47-nations-and-shipping-industry-back-bold-imo-carbon-pricing-proposal/
IMO’s MEPC 82 Advances Net-Zero Framework for Shipping
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is making strides towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping industry. The 82nd session of MEPC, held last…
https://gcaptain.com/imos-mepc-82-advances-net-zero-framework-for-shipping/
Mid-Term GHG Reduction Measures on the Agenda at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) convenes its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4, 2024, at IMO Headquarters in London. This crucial meeting will…
The Maritime Stories That Made 2023
This year proved once again that the maritime industry is one of the most important and exciting industries on the planet. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re taking a…
Shipping Industry Set to Miss 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target
By Gloria Dickie LONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The world is not on track for zero-emission fuels to account for 5% of international shipping fuels by 2030, a new analysis has found, jeopardizing…
https://gcaptain.com/shipping-industry-set-to-miss-2030-zero-emission-fuel-target/
Poseidon Principles: Revised Framework Aligns Top Shipping Banks with New Climate Target
The Poseidon Principles has announced revising its framework to align shipping’s top banks with the International Maritime Organization’s new climate change emissions target. The change marks a significant update following the…
Maersk and CMA CGM Join Forces to Advance Green Fuels for Shipping
Two of the world’s largest container shipping companies, A.P. Moller – Maersk and CMA CGM, have joined forces to speed up the green transition in shipping. Maersk and CMA CGM…
https://gcaptain.com/maersk-and-cma-cgm-join-forces-to-advance-green-fuels-for-shipping/