A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system as a practicable decarbonisation solution.
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Training seafarers to use green fuels could cost shipping a billion dollars
Some 800,000 seafarers will need to be ”upskilled” to handle new fuels currently being developed as part of shipping’s decarbonisation journey.
IMO’s 2030 and 2040 GHG reduction targets now explicitly linked to fuel standard, whilst momentum builds on a universal GHG price (levy), but all options remain on the table
The Sixteenth Meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships has just concluded with some progress made on the finalisation of mid-term measures, and without a decisive shift in the landscape of positions and preferences. This meeting was the first convening of the IMO following the adoption of the Revised GHG Strategy in July 2023.
Pressure builds for charge on global shipping sector’s CO2 emissions
The European Union, Canada, Japan and climate-vulnerable Pacific Island states are among 47 countries rallying support for a charge on the international shipping sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, documents reviewed by Reuters showed.
Shipping starts important negotiations on the road to climate goals
A proposal from Norway and others is causing concern in several camps ahead of this week’s meeting of the IMO’s climate committee.
Q&A: BV sees CCS use in shipping picking up
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in shipping will likely become more common in the next few years as an interim decarbonisation measure for the maritime industry, along with its shift towards using cleaner fuels.
Opinion: Even progressive carriers could struggle to reach climate goals
It is worrying for the entire industry that one of the most progressive shipping companies seems to be struggling to reduce its emissions, writes Lars Jensen.
Beyond the Box Episode 10: Are we there yet? The road to net zero
Beyond the Box episode 10: “Are we there yet? The road to net zero” is now live! Join us as experts Pernille Dahlgaard, Gareth Prowse, and Øistein Jensen explore the journey towards achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry by 2050.
Decarbonization and human factors
Apo Belokas, Managing Editor, SAFETY4SEA, delves into the evolving landscape of the shipping industry, emphasizing the imperative of addressing human factors in relation to decarbonization and digitalization as new industry realities.
Maersk transports 3% of containers using green fuels in 2023
AP Moller Maersk carried over 660,000 teu last year on vessels using green fuels last year.