Shipping Industry United in support of IMO as its Global Regulator and Successful Implementation of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway Public Statements IMO Climate & Environment Apr 20 Written By Arthur Huxham In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, representing the global commercial shipping fleet. Following the postponement, in October 2025, of the adoption of new IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations, the shipping industry highlights the vital importance of IMO Member States agreeing on a way forward. The IMO consistently demonstrates a unique ability to deliver critical regulations for the safety and security of international shipping and protection of the marine environment. The industry remains unified in its commitment to the value and effectiveness of the IMO as the global regulator for international shipping and remains committed to pursuing the ambition established within the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships , having invested and committed billions of dollars to trial and implement the use of alternative fuels and innovative technology. Industry supports consideration of practical and effective IMO solutions with consistent global application while avoiding diverse and/or overlapping regional and national decarbonization schemes which could result in double or multiple penalties being imposed on ships for the same GHG emissions. Member States are therefore encouraged to consider all options to achieve a global agreement. The significant work already underway on related subjects such as fuel lifecycle assessment and certification schemes must deliver the technical foundation and clarity for consideration of adoption of any measure. Progress must take due regard for which aspects should be adopted by regulation, and which can be reserved for I