IMO Decarbonization

The IMO has published a non-mandatory code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, creating the first international regulatory framework

Eastern Pacific Shipping reported that alternative fuels made up 25% of its total fuel consumption in 2025.

UCL's new Climate Resilience Framework helps maritime stakeholders assess individual ships' climate transition risk.

The International Chamber of Shipping has released an updated guide on environmental compliance and regulations for the maritime sector

ABS has validated bound4blue's method for calculating wind propulsion power, boosting confidence for shipowners.

China has launched its first zero-carbon sea-river intermodal shipping route using a pure electric containership.

A major increase in crude tanker scrapping is anticipated due to an aging fleet, newbuild orders, and regulatory pressures.

New IMO standards for pilot transfer arrangements will necessitate design and operational changes for ships, including existing vessels

ClassNK's President and CEO, Hayato Suga, discussed the society's evolving mission in a changing maritime world at Posidonia 2026

Rich Byrnes takes over as President and CEO of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, succeeding David Cummins

Onboard carbon capture technology is expected to be commercially viable for shipping by 2026, aiding decarbonization efforts

AET is expanding its use of alternative fuels like biofuels and biomethane, citing fuel availability and regulatory uncertainty.

Shenzhen Port Group and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have partnered to develop green shipping corridors.

BIMCO is seeking industry input on a common standard for maritime emissions data reporting using Operational Vessel Data

STAX Engineering secured Bain Capital funding to scale its maritime emissions capture technology, supporting industry decarbonization.

BIMCO welcomes progress at the Basel Convention OEWG, clarifying international ship recycling regulations and avoiding dual application

ClassNK introduces a new 'a-EA (CFP)' notation to visualize and verify GHG emissions during ship construction.

Thirteen Chinese shipping companies signed a "Green Shipping Declaration" to advance dry bulk decarbonization efforts

A proposed EU rule change could restrict a key pathway for supplying bioLNG and eLNG to ships, impacting maritime decarbonization

DNV has verified Syroco's methodology for estimating fuel and time savings through its Live voyage optimization platform.

Turkish supplier Arkas Bunker has expanded its biofuel bunkering operations, supplying over 15,000 tons to 32 vessel types

Record heatwaves in Europe underscore the critical importance of the IMO's Net-Zero Framework for shipping emissions reduction

Airlines face mandatory CORSIA participation, but carbon offset supply may fall short due to authorization delays and stricter rules

NAPA and Samsung Heavy Industries will collaborate on performance analysis for wind-assisted vessels and integrate voyage optimization.

The EU's AWESOME project, led by Kongsberg Maritime, aims to optimize wind-assisted propulsion systems for greener shipping

Integrating design principles from diverse vessel types can foster innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability.

The shipping industry seeks clear guidance from the European Commission on preventing double charging for emissions.

New IMO rules are being developed to curb black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping, enhancing existing environmental protections

ClassNK and NMRI are jointly researching corrosion in low-temperature, low-pressure liquefied CO2 cargo tanks

A University of Piraeus study reveals the EU ETS could boost bulker fuel costs by up to 33% as regulations tighten