EU Emissions Trading System for Maritime Transport Explainied – Part 4 of 6

In the fourth article of our six-part series reviewing the changes introduced by the new EU rules set to apply from 1 January 2024, we look at the exclusions to the EU ETS, the penalties for non-compliance, and how the EU plans to address any attempts to avoid the new measures.

Tool helps shipping stakeholders identify best ports for developing sustainable first mover initiatives

Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), in collaboration with Arup, have introduced the Sustainable First Movers Initiative Identification Tool, a system to help shipping stakeholders align investment decisions that support the maritime energy transition away from fossil fuels

Words matter: Net is not zero

Madadh MacLaine, secretary-general of the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association, is a fan of our lead columnist. Here, she dives into the unacceptable wiggle room some environmental terminology can give our industry.

The decarbonisation of maritime transport: navigating between a global and EU approach

Maritime transport accounts for ~3% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs), yet is not covered by the Paris Agreement
objectives

New study: Potential of Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping

The potential of wind assisted propulsion systems as a power source in the shipping sector is analysed in a new report released by EMSA

White paper on Environmental Ship Index published

IAPH launched this week a dedicated white paper on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), citing testimonials from world ports on how to use the index to facilitate vessel emissions reductions

IRENA and DP World Join Forces to Advance Decarbonisation Solutions for Ports and Maritime Logistics

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a collaboration agreement with DP World, a UAE-based global supply chain solutions company

LNG demand for bunkering to intensify in Med with new emissions rules

With the Mediterranean set to introduce stricter limits on maritime emissions in just over 18 months time, market players in the region are
already predicting that LNG is well placed as an alternative to more traditional — and polluting — marine fuels.

Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel debuts

The first fully-electric cargo vessel in Singapore was launched by consortium Goal Zero on Thursday (Nov 23) at Raffles Marina.