New chief of Norway’s shipowners wants to move faster toward climate targets

Knut Arild Hareide, new chief of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, says it will be difficult for shipping to achieve the 2030 climate target. It must not be delayed much, he says.

Arsenio Dominguez wants to make IMO more open after years of criticism

The IMO’s new secretary general says that he will work to make the UN organization ”more diverse, inclusive and transparent.”

IMO’s Perspectives on Maritime Training

This is the second article on the accelerating pace of change in the naval and commercial maritime learning communities.

Carbon capture set to provide shipping with zero-carbon pathway and cargoes

It was not very long ago that the mention of carbon capture on board ships was met with raised eyebrows and polite incredulity.

£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

Maritime Minister, Lord Davies, has today (26 January 2024) announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term.

Decarbonization of shipping: An ambitious global test bed for green ships sets sail.

With 90% of traded goods being transported across the ocean, the shipping industry stands at the heart of the global economy.

NGOs launch legal challenge against EU’s bid to label fossil fuel planes and ships as green.

Five NGOs – Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW and Opportunity Green – have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping.

Shipping is sizing up energy transition opportunities

After a year in which decarbonisation regulations were agreed to be sharpened at both IMO and EU level, the maritime industry advanced significantly towards meeting its long-range emissions targets in 2023, according to LR’s analysis of vessel ordering, technology and fuel developments.

IBIA: Key priorities to shape the bunker industry’s future positively

As the new Executive Director of IBIA since September 2023, Alexander Prokopakis refers to key priorities on the agenda, highlighting that a multifaceted approach addressing technological, regulatory, and operational aspects as well as collaboration are vital for a more sustainable future.