European Parliament Waiting on Progress from IMO
The European Parliament has just released a briefing paper in consideration of the 72th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee...
Forum Secretariat and UNCTAD Sign Trade Agreement
A memorandum of understanding was signed on October 7th by UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi and PIF Secretary-General Dame Meg Taylor to strengthen...
Building Confidence in Battery System Safety
Managing risk related to lithium-ion maritime battery systems is the focus of new work by DNV-GL. Safety aspects and...
Range of Decarbonization Options Bombards Shipping Sector Discussions
A rapidly developing range of articles from across the shipping industry continue to propose new technologies, fuels, and measures...
Sea Cargo Charter May Step Out In Front of IMO Regulations
The announced Sea Cargo Charter has raised arguments from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) that due process at the IMO...
Sea Cargo Charter Introduced for Industry Emission Reporting
Global Maritime Forum announced the Sea Cargo Charter, a global framework that allows for the integration of climate considerations into...
Trafigura Under Fire for Waste Dumping
Trafigura may have recently produced recommendations for a more ambitious carbon tax than the IMO and shipping industry have...
Broad Scope of Green Hydrogen in Next Decade’s Energy Production Forecast
The Australian government has suggested green hydrogen is likely to become more cost-effective form than hydrogen derived from fossil fuel-based sources before the...
Micronesia Debates Exit from Forum Secretariat over Under-Representation
The heads of state from Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands have suggested withdrawal...
“Zero-Carbon for Shipping” Report Released by Ocean Conservancy at UN Climate Week
The Ocean Conservancy published a new report, ‘Zero-Carbon for Shipping’ at the UN Climate Week in New York, highlighting insufficient action by the global shipping...
Transparency of IMO Proceedings Requires Continued Scrutiny
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for oversight of maritime safety, maritime security, marine environmental protection, legal matters, technical...
Chinese National Emissions Reductions Targets Demand Response from Shipping Sector
Acceleration is expected by China’s maritime industry under new targets for CO2 emissions to peak by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality...