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“Dark Fleet” STS Transfers Discussed at IMO

17 July 2023

Credits: Tatiana Meel/REUTERS

Multiple concerns have been raised at IMO meetings regarding an increase in ship-to-ship (STS) transfers at sea, in particular instances of ships using “dark operations” to hide their whereabouts. The subject was discussed at the IMO’s Legal Committee (LEG 110) in March, and again at the 80^th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) in July, reports IBIA.

‘Shadow fleet’ to circumvent sanctions and insurance costs

The risks highlighted include...

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IMO in the spotlight to adopt revised GHG strategy as MEPC 80 kicks off

3 July 2023

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 80th session has opened at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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ISWG-GHG 14: Clean-tech Providers Pleased with ‘Initial Discussions’

29 March 2023

Credit: marek piwnicki- unsplash – emission

Some of the technology providers who will be helping to drive the marine energy transition have shared their thoughts with Bunkerspot on the fourteenth meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG-GHG 14) – and while most seem pleased with the tone of last week’s discussions, there is a clear call for ‘further granularity’ to emerge at the eightieth meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) in July.

Discuss...

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