IMO Decarbonization

IMO Sub-Committee III 12 initiated a comprehensive revision of ISM Code implementation guidelines and continued updates to HSSC Survey…

ALTA criticizes the EU ETS expansion to international flights, citing redundant regulations and overlap with CORSIA.

The US EPA has sent California's clean shipping waivers to Congress, sparking debate over their review under the Congressional Review Act.

James Fisher unveils the OrcaFisher, the first of four new LNG-powered Sealife class tankers for UK coastal shipping

The EU approved a €103 million Dutch subsidy to promote methanol and hydrogen-powered ships, mainly for short-sea routes

Three nuclear vessel designs received class approval, but outdated safety codes and port readiness issues hinder commercial deployment.

GCMD and DBJ have partnered for five years to accelerate maritime decarbonization through financing and real-world pilots

Maersk has received its first Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), the Jane Maersk, from HD Hyundai Samho.

The IMO's new MASS Code provides the first global regulatory framework for autonomous and remotely controlled vessels

High bunker prices and the Strait of Hormuz crisis are accelerating shipping decarbonization efforts to cut costs and boost efficiency

EU maritime GHG emissions increased by 2.1% in 2025, mainly due to more ship categories falling under MRV reporting

South Korea is reportedly evaluating a plan to subsidize the installation of domestically manufactured eco-friendly and autonomous…

Three nuclear-powered commercial ship designs have received 'approval in principle', though widespread deployment is decades away

NEMO's task force is assessing STCW rules for nuclear-powered merchant ships, identifying training needs and skill gaps.

Shipping companies are increasingly adopting biofuels, including B100 and blends, to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance requirements.

IMO workshop discussed chain of custody models for sustainable marine fuels to ensure traceability of GHG intensity

Ship owners are seeking ways to optimize aging bulker and tanker fleets for better efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance

Shipping often misjudges clean technology performance by relying on theoretical efficiency figures rather than real-world data.

The European Commission's latest proposal for ship recycling facilities prioritizes environmental performance and worker safety.

Africa's first multimodal green hydrogen hub in Walvis Bay, Namibia, is expanding to 500 MW to advance cleaner shipping.

Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay has delivered its first methanol fuel supply system for a Kamsarmax bulk carrier.

China has launched its largest inland cargo ship, which operates on hydrogen power, advancing green shipping initiatives

The UK's Emissions Trading Scheme will expand to include maritime transport from July 1, 2026, impacting shipping operators

Bureau Veritas executive Julian Bulan discussed the shipping industry's data-driven approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Lloyd's Register will expand its Maritime ESG Maturity Index pilot project to diversify participation and improve data sourcing

The US EPA has sent California's maritime emission waivers to Congress for review, impacting vessel and port operations.

Declining FuelEU Maritime compliance credit prices could make it cheaper for shipowners to comply, potentially weakening decarbonization…

The Port of Long Beach is partnering with MARAD to explore small modular reactor technology for nuclear-powered shipping.

Norsepower's wind-assisted Rotor Sail force measurement technology has been independently validated by RISE technology infrastructure SSPA…

Norden is the first maritime operator to receive RSB's Book & Claim Trader Certification, enabling the trade of sustainability attributes