24 maritime news articles about Net zero
“Markets are starting to treat wars less as shocks and more as recurring events,“ a recent Julius Baer report says, adding: “Supply chains have once again proved more adaptable than the doomsday scenarios implied. “ We do seem to be getting used to Perma-Disruptions, and indeed our industry thrives on them, since
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization marked another incremental but strategically important step in the decarbonization and environmental governance of global shipping.…
The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO concluded its 84th session with a commitment to rebuild consensus on global shipping emissions.Nearly 100 delegations took the floor this week to voice their views on the adoption of “mid…
PRS at Singapore Maritime Week 2026 Polski Rejestr Statków (PRS) continues its intensive operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Our representatives actively participated in this year’s Singapore Maritime Week – one of the most significant maritime industry events in the region.
Home News & Resources News Neurodiversity in Maritime: An Untapped Advantage Date 20 March 2026 Share this article We recently reconnected with Daniel from NeurodiverseAtSea to explore how attitudes toward neurodiversity are shifting across the maritime sector. Inthe article below, Daniel offers fresh insights int
Home News & Resources Safety Advice & Training Risk Focus: Methanol Bunkering Ansuman Ghosh Director of Engineering Date 12 March 2026 Share this article Our latest Risk Focus publication, Methanol Bunkering, developed in collaboration with Brookes Bell, provides a practical technical and operational framework
With stringent decarbonisation regulations already in force within the EU/EEA, the European authorities are now focusing on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships sailing in EU/EEA waters and on the GHG intensity of the fuels burnt on board. Once the measures of the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions f
Home Publications Articles Navigating the Risks Behind Alternative Fuels Navigating the Risks Behind Alternative Fuels The IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy pushes shipping toward net-zero by 2050 through alternative fuels, balancing emissions reductions against safety, operational and commercial challenges. Risk alerts Gilmark
The UK ETS Authority released last month an interim response about expanding the UK ETS to cover maritime emissions, as part of the UK Government's Net Zero Strategy, starting on 1 July 2026.
At the recent meeting of MEPC 83, the IMO member states reached agreement on the first global GHG emissions levy for any industry. This comprises a global fuel standard, financial penalties and incentives, and a fund to support decarbonization initiatives with the aim of achieving the IMO’s 2023 GHG strategy of net ze
Will 2025 be the year when wind-assisted propulsion becomes a technology of choice for shipowners looking to comply with the ever-increasing roster of decarbonization regulations and ongoing uncertainty over alternative fuel viability?
Home News and Resources Shipping and the Environment Climate change and its effect on the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become a focal point for many, and there has been a growing recognition of the need to curb human’s impact on the planet. Following a majority United Nations member implementati
Understanding risk, sharing knowledge and staying at the forefront of the latest developments are key to assisting members, clients, and the wider industry, in embracing a greener tomorrow today. This latest edition of our article series ESG in Practice, talks about the power of collaboration and continuous learning t
Home News and Resources News News 11 Sep, 2024 IG publishes second Sustainability Report The IG's second Sustainability Report has now been published, following the first report in 2022. Download PDF In this report, the IG outlines the areas where the 12 Group Clubs collaborate, including: The breadth of the Group’s E
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a long-established technology but its profile has grown as a potentially significant solution to achieve rapid decarbonisation. What are the associated risks and opportunities for the shipping industry?
In the run up to the UN climate conference – “COP26” in Glasgow, we are pleased to share guest author - Haris Zografakis’ thoughts on the need for a new contractual structure in shipping to immediately reduce GHG emissions rather than simply waiting for regulation. Our guest author explains why climate activist Greta
Home Publications Articles The Shipping Industry’s Fuel Choices on the Path to Net Zero The Shipping Industry’s Fuel Choices on the Path to Net Zero A recent report from GMF, GCMD, and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center explores alternative fuel options for decarbonizing fleets. It provides valuable insights for Member
Home Publications Articles Marine Methanol: Future-Proof Shipping Fuel Marine Methanol: Future-Proof Shipping Fuel The Methanol Institute's report highlights methanol's potential for a cost-effective, low-carbon transition in shipping. It compares methanol to alternative fuels and discusses its regulatory status and i
The maritime industry is manoeuvring towards the destination of decarbonisation, but the unpredictable route, and ever-increasing complexity of the journey, creates major challenges for all ocean stakeholders. Skuld's executive underwriter Matias Bøe Olsen assesses how underwriters can help create certainty and trust
In the critical quest for decarbonisation of shipping, our guest author, Martin Crawford-Brunt, advocates for broader thinking in how to reach the goal. He cautions – Don’t let the great get in the way of the good as we transition to a zero-carbon emission future.
While the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and port congestion have grabbed headlines over the past year, no single issue has dominated the maritime industry press more than decarbonization as climate change represents the greatest challenge of this century. According to the [U.
Home Publications Articles Decarbonisation and Shipping - short term measures to improve ship efficiency Decarbonisation and Shipping - short term measures to improve ship efficiency The impact of the emission of greenhouse gasses (‘GHG’) from industrial activities is increasingly a matter of commercial and regulatory
International shipping emits 2-3 per cent of global GHG emissions whilst transporting close to 80 per cent of global trade by volume. The IMO target for reduction of GHG emissions from shipping is a 50 per cent reduction from a 2008 baseline by 2050.
Recognising that ships are one of the major contributors to global carbon emissions, the IMO formulated a strategy for Greenhouse Gas reductions in shipping.