Representatives from IMO and the European Commission discussed the likelihood that the EU’s initial regulatory push on decarbonisation measures for the maritime sector could be superseded by global agreements within IMO.
Topic: SHIPPING
All eyes on IMO: Maritime industry calls on global regulator to bridge existing fuel price gap
Maritime industry leaders, representing both the private and public sectors, have issued a joint call on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States for a strong and global regulatory framework that accelerates the use of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) fuels.
Action needed to meet growing demand for sustainable fuels on Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Based on current order books, the potential demand for sustainable variants of methane and methanol for container vessels on the Rotterdam-Singapore route could reach up to 5 million tonnes per year in 2028.
Successful ship-to-ship ammonia transfers pave the way for ammonia bunkering in the Pilbara region
A Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation-led consortium has successfully conducted ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at anchorages within the Port of Dampier on 14 September 2024.
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.
Mapping safety risks for hydrogen-fuelled ships. Study investigating the safety of hydrogen as fuel on ships
This report analyses hydrogen’s main characteristics to frame which safety hazards, system threats and risks to be considered and mitigated when using hydrogen as ship fuel.
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.
Green challenge: can the shipping industry clean up its act?
James McKenzie looks at the global shipping industry which is making amazing progress on decarbonization
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
Ammonia toxicity concerns in focus for shipping as Singapore cleans up oil spill
Ammonia toxicity concerns are in focus after an oil spill incident in June at Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal, as the shipping industry doubles down on cleaner fuels for maritime decarbonation with keen interest in risk management and preparedness to deal with future bunker spills.