The maritime transport sector emits as much greenhouse gas as the aviation industry, which is why the world’s major private maritime players now face the challenge of creating their own green transition plan. As the UN Ocean Conference gets under way in Nice, FRANCE 24 takes a look at where the sector currently stands and what options are on the table for a greener future at sea.
Keyword: GHG Emissions
Maritime Batteries 101: What to Consider When ‘Going Green’
In the current pathway, global shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are forecast to rise in this decade and eventually return to 2010 levels by ~2050.
Future ready seafarers: Beyond technical skills
During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Capt. Pol Winston G. Haboc, Vice President, Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc., emphasized that maritime safety is not a matter of competition but of collaboration, as the well-being of crew members and the efficient operation of vessels benefit the entire industry.
The potential of Brazilian ports as renewable marine fuel bunkering hubs
Building on Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources and strategic geographic location, this study assesses the country’s potential to become a global leader in supplying renewable marine fuels to the international shipping sector.
Shanghai to Develop Sustainable Marine Fuel Certificaiton System
Shanghai has initiated the development of an International Shipping Sustainable Fuel Certification System, marking a key step toward green governance in global shipping.
IMO signals an end to conventional fuels, but more is needed to deliver scalable alternatives in time
Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol have the highest potential to deliver on the sector’s 2040 targets, but their value chains must be developed within the next decade to reach commercial viability.
Navigating net-zero: Biofuels promise cleaner shipping, but supply is limited
The shipping industry’s target of net-zero carbon emissions has boosted demand for biofuels, which are compatible with existing ship engines and therefore can be adopted relatively easily.
Clarifying the environmental impacts of ammonia as a shipping fuel: A call for deeper understanding and effective management
Ammonia is under consideration as a near-zero-emission fuel to help the shipping sector transition away from fossil fuels. But because the fuel’s lifecycle emissions profile is complex, its impacts need to be better understood and effectively managed.
IMO’s Net Zero Framework sends a clear signal to shipowners to order ammonia dual fuel ships, but remaining uncertainties undermine early investment in e-fuels
Comprehensive study of IMO’s Net Zero Framework shows ammonia offers optimal balance of mid-term competitiveness and flexibility for shipowners navigating the energy transition
Columbia Group welcomes UK-EU alignment on ETS but warns it is not a silver bullet for emissions cuts
Columbia Group has welcomed the UK government’s announcement to link its emission trading system with the EU and is urging other countreis to follow suit.