IMO calls for 2040 emission reduction target

Several member states contend that by setting an intermediate emission reduction target for 2040, the IMO will ensure that a more ambitious 2050 target is achievable, according to International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) meeting was held recently. Member states worked

Major shipping lines up further orders

Maersk Broker is reporting CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have approached several Korean yards for 10 and six 4,000 teu methanol dual-fuel vessels with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard deemed the frontrunner. In China, meanwhile, Maersk Broker is reporting COSCO is lining up a new series of 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuel ships at affiliated yards. Last year in

IMO points towards stricter regulations

The 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) met at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a loose stepping stone towards July’s 80th gathering of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). While much was discussed, there were little signs of overarching agreement among delegates. Particular attention was focused on levels

MPA and NMCE signed maritime emission reduction deal with IMO

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (NMCE) have signed an agreement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to assist developing countries in their efforts to reduce emissions from ships and in ports. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked in London this week, the parties

ICS sends fund and reward green proposal to IMO

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has sent a submission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) fleshing out its fund and reward proposal to get the industry on a green track, after previous decarbonisation plans from the lobby group had failed to garner interest in recent years. The revamped proposal calls for shipowners to make

Hyundai develops hybrid engine

Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has succeeded in developing a hybrid engine that uses a mixture of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen for the first time in Korea. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. announced that they have successfully completed the performance verification of the 1.5MW LNG/hydrogen hybrid engine (HiMSEN). The

IMO talks about fuel consumption data at MEPC 79

The Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC), the part of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) dealing closely with shipping’s path to decarbonization, began its MEPC79 meeting on December 12th. Also mentioned previously, a great deal of the MEPC’s work in getting to a consensus occurs in the background, specifically in working groups that are held in

MEPC urges to set ambitious emission reduction target by 2030

The International Maritime Organization should adopt a more ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2030. For the first time since May 2019, IMO member states meet in the agency’s London headquarters to attend the 79th session of the agency’s Marine Environment Protection Committee. The session will run until Friday. IMO is currently in the

Decarbonisation of 84% of shipping emissions possible without IMO

A new study from Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests Europe, China and the US could decarbonise 84% of all global shipping emissions without the need for the “ineffective” IMO. T&E analysis of 2019 automatic identification systems shows 84% of shipping traffic goes through Europe, China and the US. If these economies were to

MARPOL rules on ship carbon rating enter into force

Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI enter into force, the starting gun for the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), the most significant environmental legislation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since the introduction of the global sulphur