IACS Council Advances Decarbonisation, Digitalisation and Governance Priorities at C91 Meeting in Beijing

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council convened in Beijing last week for its 91st session (C91), focusing on the association’s ongoing work in decarbonisation, digital transformation, governance and technical rulemaking. A major focus of C91 was assessing progress on safe decarbonisation and the digital transition. The Council acknowledged the rapid development of technical

Global Shipping Emissions Fee Could Raise 10 Billion Dollars Annually as Equity Concerns Persist

A global fee on emissions from international shipping, approved earlier this year by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is expected to generate up to 10 billion dollars per year starting in 2028. While the move is being viewed as a major advancement for climate action within the maritime sector, new concerns are emerging about how

India Charts Green Future for Maritime Sector with Hydrogen Hubs and Sustainable Port Strategy

India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) unveiled a bold push toward environmental sustainability with new initiatives aimed at transforming Indian ports into future-ready green energy hubs. Central to this vision is the launch of a strategic report titled “Gateway to Green: Assessing Port Readiness for Green Hydrogen Transition in India”, alongside a broader

Sustainable Ocean Economy Vital for Human Development, Says UNDP at UN Ocean Conference

At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasized the urgent need to advance a sustainable ocean economy as a core pillar of human development. Speaking during Ocean Action Panel 6, UNDP reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable ocean-based economies, strengthening maritime transport, and enhancing the resilience of coastal

Denmark and India collaborate to establish CoE in green shipping

The CoE is intended to improve the quality and efficiency of maritime activities while promoting the green transition of the maritime sector in India. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov in a bilateral meeting. The meeting resulted in the establishment of

World Shipping Council Marks World Ocean Day with $150 Billion Commitment to Decarbonisation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ocean stewardship and climate action on World Ocean Day, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in both global trade and environmental protection. Recognizing the ocean as an indispensable source of life, biodiversity, and a natural defense against climate change, WSC highlighted its responsibility as a

India to Launch e-Samudra: A Digital Overhaul of Maritime Governance and Sustainability

New Delhi, India — India is preparing to launch e-Samudra, a comprehensive web-based platform aimed at modernising its maritime sector through digitisation and sustainable practices. Set to go live in October 2025, the initiative is expected to streamline operations across ports, shipping, and coastal trade, while aligning with the nation’s climate and economic development goals.

IMO’s Fuel Transition Plan Marks Turning Point, but Industry Needs Incentives to Scale Zero-Emission Fuels

A new insight brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum suggests that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recent policy framework has the potential to catalyse a transition to scalable zero-emission fuels—but only if it is supported by effective incentives and increasingly stringent enforcement mechanisms. Titled “IMO’s policy measures: What’s next

Global Ro-Ro Operators Release Unified GHG Emissions Guidelines for Car Carriers

A coalition of major global Ro-Ro shipping companies, known as the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), has introduced standardized guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from Ro-Ro vessels such as car carriers. The initiative, announced on April 14, marks a significant step towards harmonizing emissions reporting in the maritime logistics sector and improving transparency

India Outlines Green Hydrogen Strategy at World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam

At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025, held in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, emphasized the country’s growing leadership in renewable energy and its strategic push into green hydrogen. Secretary Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi delivered a keynote address outlining India’s vision and progress toward building a robust green hydrogen