Maritime emissions specialist EmissionLink believes that a dedicated proportion of EU ETS revenues should be invested in onboard carbon capture trials and supporting port infrastructure, warning that the technology risks remaining commercially unviable without...
A new study by European Shipowners (ECSA) finds that shipping pays twice its share to EU ETS: ECSA believes that earmarked revenues should triple to help build market for sustainable fuels and technologies. According to the study, shipping is responsible for around...
BIMCO has adopted the 'Energy Saving Device Retrofit Addendum 2026' in order to support the shipping industry's move towards improved fuel efficiency and ship performance to address decarbonisation requirements, new regulations and rising operational costs. The new...
Until recently, LNG industry collective Sea-LNG felt it was missing something important: the chance to bring its experience into the room at the central maritime regulator, taking the opportunity to make the case for methane on an equal basis with advocates for other...
European Shipowners (ECSA) welcomes the earmarking of ETS revenues at EU and national level, as well as the support for the uptake and availability of sustainable fuels – which it sees as a long-awaited and important step in the right direction. The simplification of...
Ahead of the upcoming revision of the EU ETS, European Shipowners (ECSA) is calling on the European Commission to make the maritime derogations permanent beyond 2030 and to ensure they are fit for purpose. Shipping carries around 76% of the EU's external trade...
The 84th session of IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) was held at IMO headquarters in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026, chaired by Dr Harry Conway of Liberia. Although the IMO has, practically speaking, made little progress with the net zero...
As a critical meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) begins, a statement has been issued by BIMCO, the Cruise Lines International Association, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo), Interferry, the...
As the 84th gathering of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approaches, engine developer WinGD highlights the findings from a new report from two respected shipping and climate research institutions. MEPC is about consider alternative structures for...
According to the Korean Register (KR), the volume and pace of regulatory change from the IMO is increasing the complexity of compliance for shipowners and maritime stakeholders, as amendments to major frameworks such as Solas and Marpol continue to evolve. In...
DNV reports that the 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) took place from 9 to 13 March 2026, and progressed various fire safety measures, including agreement to develop interim guidelines for the safety of ships using...
The World Shipping Council (WSC) and Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) have both reacted to the EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategies. WSC welcomes support for maritime decarbonisation in both the EU Ports Strategy and the...
According to Mark O’Neil, Columbia Group President and CEO, shipping will have no choice but to boost self-regulation as well as choosing the right ‘safe haven’ partners if it is to deal with the huge pressures the fast-changing political, trade and regulatory...
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