IMO : Alternative fuel use – regulatory status mapped
LONDON : Ammonia, hydrogen, ethane and Dimethyl Ether (DME) are among the “alternative” marine fuels which may need future regulatory work. This assessment is the result of a regulatory mapping exercise conducted by the
IMO : Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety agrees next steps
LONDON : The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has agreed the next stage of its plans to tackle aquatic invasive species through the management of biofouling. As part of GIA’s programme of work for
IMO welcomes new oceans treaty
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says landmark treaty will reinforce efforts to protect biodiversity. IMO has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas.
Professor Max Mejia to lead WMU
MALMO : Professor Max Mejia selected to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University. Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia has been selected by the Secretary-General
Indian Govt to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and other ships from Indian waters
NEW DELHI : The government of India has decided to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and general cargo vessels, both Indian registered and foreign flagged, from calling Indian ports to load and unload
Unlocking opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa : IMO
LONDON : A Green Shipping conference in Accra, Ghana (15-16 February), provided a forum to discuss opportunities and challenges for African countries in the decarbonization of international shipping. Key drivers of change include an
CII is unfair to all ships: Union of Greek Shipowners
PIRAEUS : Greek shipowners are calling for amendments to IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) led by the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) and Philippos Philis, President of ECSA. Decarbonisation is an increasingly high priority
Future Fuels and Technology Project to inform GHG Strategy update : IMO
LONDON : Research into the availability and preparedness of future low- and zero- carbon marine fuels and technology is being conducted as part of a new project. The preparedness and availability of low- and