Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Honourable Carlos James has called in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other agencies, to focus more on pushing maritime companies to accelerate the transition to sustainable fuel for marine transportation.
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A greenhouse gas shipping levy is on the horizon
A charge on emissions for cargo vessels would become the first global carbon price, but disagreements on system design and starting prices remain
New survey findings shed light on the impact of decarbonisation on seafarers’ wellbeing
A survey carried out by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and sponsored by The Shipowners’ Club indicates that the rapid changes brought about by decarbonisation technologies and regulatory regimes are having a substantial impact on workload, fatigue and stress levels at sea.
Spain calls for close monitoring of ship movements amidst ‘carbon leakage’ fear
A closer monitoring of the consequences on European ports of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme extension is needed, according to Spain’s position expressed at Tuesday’s (18 June) Transport Council.
The Nautical Institute’s perspective on crew training for alternative fuel
During the 2024 GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Yves Vandenborn, FNI, Executive Board member, The Nautical Institute, offered a presentation that provided an update on the Green Curriculum project that the Nautical Institute is currently involved with.
Key takeaways from the Bonn climate conference
Main points from the talks in Germany over who should pay for changes needed to cope with impact of climate breakdown
Shanghai commits to zero emission shipping with global collaboration
Shanghai has committed to advancing zero-emission shipping and enhancing global cooperation, city officials told a key international seminar on Tuesday.
Norway goes big on hydrogen- and ammonia-fuelled ships
Norwegian state-owned Enova selects six projects that will build 15 ships using zero-carbon fuels to advance the value chains for both hydrogen and ammonia as marine fuels
Alternative Fuels: Many Possibilities But a Clear Path is Evasive
As the world zeroes in on alternative energy sources and products that can deliver power and performance, there are advances that could sway even the most hardened skeptic.