Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emissions, the UN shipping body announced Friday.
Topic: REGULATIONS
Maersk wants global regulation to spur shipping’s demand for greener fuels
Customers seem reluctant still to pay premium for the new cleaner fuels, says Maersk VP. This is why a global regulation is so important.
IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction from shipping
International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions.
Clean Industrial Deal: Time for urgent action to support industry competitiveness and energy transition
European Shipowners strongly welcome the recognition of shipping under the five sectors across which the Clean Industrial Deal should be implemented
IMO analyzing 20 scenarios of how a levy will impact shipping
Secretary general Arsenio Dominguez says IMO is on track scrutinizing how a levy on carbon emissions will impact shipping, trade and economies of entire nations
ABS: The IMO and EU regulatory framework for marine biofuels
Regulations aimed at reducing air pollutants and emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from shipping have increased interest in the use of biofuels
NGOs demand stringent criteria for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen
The European Commission has been urged to consult broadly and take a methodical approach to defining new ‘low-carbon-fuels, amid concerns that hastily drafted legislation could promote the unsustainable use of fossil gas.
IMO confident net zero pathway will be finalised by next year
On the first day of a series of critical meetings at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that will shape the world’s first global decarbonisation plan for any industry sector, Secretary General, Arsenio Dominguez, said nothing now could stop new regulations from being agreed.
How a universal greenhouse gas price for shipping could future-proof global trade
IMO delegates should seize the opportunity next week at the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.
We’re running out of time to put hydrogen shipping regulations in place – it all hinges on the next 18 months
Governments must not only drive uptake of clean fuels in maritime sector but ensure steady H2 supply, writes Stuart Neil of the International Chamber of Shipping.