The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed the opportunity to continue a constructive dialogue with the EU Commission, expecting the designated European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, to play a pivotal role in securing...
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IMO MEPC82 INCHES FORWARD TOWARDS NET ZERO
The 82nd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) has resulted in a draft legal text to use as a basis for continuing talks around the proposed 'mid-term measures' for GHG reduction, which are expected to be adopted in 2025. The proposed...
CARIBBEAN STATES TO REQUEST FUEL LEVY AT MEPC82
The Caribbean states have joined forces to ensure the views of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are taken into account during upcoming decarbonisation discussions at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82). The meeting at IMO headquarters will...
IMO GRANTS CONSULTATIVE STATUS TO CIMAC
CIMAC, the industry forum for large engine technology, has been officially granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following its formal application earlier in 2024. Rick Boom (Woodward) CIMAC President said: “We are extremely...
INTERCARGO NEEDS IMO TO AMEND FLAWED CII
With discussions regarding the IMO's Carbon Intensity Index (CII) due to recommence at the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82 meeting, dry bulk shipping association Intercargo, together with the other global shipping associations, has issued a...
IMO LOOKS FORWARD TO MEDITERRANEAN SULPHUR RESTRICTION
According to IMO, states in the Mediterranean Sea are preparing to implement, in 2025, global laws which will require ships to meet stringent requirements to limit harmful pollution by Sulphur Oxides (SOx). To support the implementation of the new cleaner air rules,...
DANSKE REDERIER SUPPORTS SCRUBBER WASH WATER DISCHARGE BAN
Danish shipowner organisation Danske Rederier says it will support an agreement to prohibit the discharge of scrubber water into Danish waters, reached by a broad political majority in the country's parliament. Danske Rederier calls for thorough enforcement of the...
IMO ASSEMBLY ADOPTS STRATEGIC PLANNING RESOLUTIONS
The IMO Assembly, the highest governing body of the organisation, which normally meets once every two years and is open to all 175 member states, recently met for its 33rd session. The Assembly adopted the strategic plan for the six-year period 2024 to 2029,...
IMO MAKES PROGRESS ON H2 AND NH3 SAFETY
The IMO's Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers made significant progress on the development of draft interim guidelines for the safety of ships using hydrogen and ammonia as fuel when it met for its ninth session (CCC 9). Taking into account the urgency...
NEW VIDEO SERIES EXPLAINS EEXI
Shipowners and operators as well as maritime administration personnel can get to grips with the Energy Efficiency eXisting Ship Index (EEXI) through a new series of videos released in cooperation with the IMO. The films, developed by the Global Industry Alliance to...
EU AGREES RULES FOR CLIMATE-NEUTRAL SHIPPING
According to Danish Shipping, the EU has now adopted the final rules for climate-neutral shipping, as proposed in the ambitious climate package "Fit for 55". Particularly, the requirement for the climate footprint of fuels, with the adoption of FuelEU Maritime, is...
MEPC 80 ADOPTS REVISED IMO GHG STRATEGY
Member States of IMO, meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted a 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. MEPC 80 met 3-7 July 2023 at IMO Headquarters in...
EU ETS FOR SHIPPING UNPICKED BY ClassNK
ClassNK has released 'FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping', an online overview and necessary preparation of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS), which is expected to be introduced to the maritime industry. The European Union (EU) has set a goal of...