In a dramatic development at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London, the Trump administration has announced the United States’ withdrawal from crucial maritime decarbonization…
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ABS MEPC 83 Seminar Series – Wednesday 07 May 2025 – Asteria Glyfada, Domus – Athens
| MEPC 83 Seminar in Athens |
| ABS is pleased to host an expert briefing on the outcomes of MEPC 83 and the strategic implications for international shipping. The event will provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest decisions from the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee with a focus on advancing decarbonization goals, evolving regulatory framework, and the broad impact on global maritime operations. Bringing together key stakeholders and industry leaders, the session aims... |
Shipping: from Theory to Practice
What a timely event taking place as you read these lines at the Greek Island of Chios and in particular at “Yiannis Karalis” amphitheatre of the University of Aegean.
This two day event “targets” students of the Merchant Marine Academy of Deck Officers at the adjacent Island of Innousses, the Merchant Marine Academy of Engineers of Chios as well as undergraduate and post graduate – masters degree students of the University of the Aegean – department of Shipping, Trade and Transport. The event is...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/shipping-from-theory-to-practice/
Ship Carbon Charge Edges Closer With Optimism US Won’t Derail It
Governments from across the world are gathering in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry.
https://gcaptain.com/ship-carbon-charge-edges-closer-with-optimism-us-wont-derail-it/
IMO – MEPC83 – Speech by Secretary-General
ADDRESS OF THE IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL AT THE OPENING OF THE 83RD SESSION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 83)
Delivered 7 April 2025
Opening
Good morning distinguished delegates, Chair
It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, which, as I am sure you are all aware, is of special importance to the work of this Organization.
Highlight the MEPC 83 agenda
Over this week, you are expected to approve draft amendments to...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/imo-mepc83-speech-by-secretary-general/
Fighting for Freedom of Navigation
by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI
Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what he termed the “axis of war and turbulence” stretching from the Black Sea to the Red Sea. His observation that “TRUST has to be restored” in these vital shipping corridors prompted reflection on the fundamental importance of freedom of navigation in our global system.
While his...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/fighting-for-freedom-of-navigation/
Universal carbon levy unlikely at this week’s IMO green gathering
Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will discuss a carbon price on international shipping–the world’s first global pricing of emissions on any sector–at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting in London this week. However, there...
https://splash247.com/universal-carbon-levy-unlikely-at-this-weeks-imo-green-gathering/
IMO’s Historic Carbon Pricing Framework for Global Shipping Enters Final Negotiation Phase
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the cusp of implementing the world’s first global emissions pricing system for any sector, as negotiations enter their final stage at the Marine…
IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping
Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea.
The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 March, aim to protect seafarers’ rights and ensure they are...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/04/imo-takes-action-on-seafarers-rights-substandard-shipping/
Webinar, 24 April: MEPC 83 summary – New regulations to reduce GHG
24 April 2025
09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST or 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2 Choose session and sign up
The MEPC 83, taking place from 7 to 11 April 2025, is a milestone meeting set to approve new regulations aimed at reducing GHG emissions from ships.
To help you stay ahead of these developments, this webinar provides a brief summary of the key discussions and decisions from MEPC 83.
The presenters are Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment and Tore Longva, Director Decarbonization, both from DNV.
If you...