The International Maritime Organization’s 2023 Revised Strategy for reduction of emissions from ships includes provisions which direct a just and equitable transition. Under the agreed timelines, IMO member states must secure agreement on both technical and economic elements in the basket of measures to reduce GHG emissions by April 2025.
Keyword: GHG Emissions
Johannes Bochdalofsky: Alternative fuels for the maritime sector based on desert-land farmed seaweed
Role of seaweed can play in decarbonizing shipping.
How the Shipping Industry Is Trying to Cut Its Billion Tons of CO2 Emissions
Shipping’s global regulator is pushing the industry to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. Getting there will mean transforming a sector that’s still largely powered by fossil fuels and accounts for about 3% of human-made carbon dioxide.
This net-zero boat could revolutionize maritime travel
A boat pulled into Boston’s Rowes Wharf recently that’s unlike any other vessel in the world. Its name is the Energy Observer, and it’s been traveling the globe for seven years using only renewable power to spread the word of sustainability on the sea.
Hydrogen and ammonia: the risk of climate-damaging leaks
Green hydrogen – produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energies – is seen by the European Union (EU) as a cornerstone of the energy transition.
Alternatives to polluting container ships are already on the horizon
The sea freight sector is currently considering its future energy transformation. To achieve this, the elimination of heavy fuel oil is essential, although its replacement inevitably poses major technical and logistical challenges.
New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward
A call for evidence launched today to explore new ways to transport captured CO2 that would enable more UK industries to adopt carbon capture technology
ClassNK releases report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight”
Tokyo – ClassNK has released the report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight,” which summarizes the characteristics and latest trends of alternative fuels to support our customers’ future fuel selection.
Groundbreaking climate opinion from international court – States must go further to address GHG emissions
States must take “all necessary measures” to prevent, reduce and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from any source – simply participating in global efforts is not necessarily enough.
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.