Tag: emissions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024.

Graphite Innovation & Technologies (GIT) announced its new application agreement with Eastern Pacific Shipping, to reduce emissions and improve CII.

In light of the IMO MEPC 80 and the UN Climate Ambition Summit, the EU Delegation to the UN hosted a meeting in New York last weeek, outlining the EU's proposals for new climate targets for the shipping sector.

Climate NGO Opportunity Green has put forward a supporting submission to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) urging it to consider shipping emissions in its opinion.

Civil society groups are calling on the IMO member states to urgently support halving climate pollution from ships by 2030 and reaching zero-emission by 2040, at the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases next week.

SEA-LNG coalition has released a study in which it evaluates LNG and other fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen and methanol, on the industry's path to net zero. 

Toxic air pollutants from cruise ships around ports are higher than pre-pandemic levels, leaving Europe’s port cities choking in air pollution, a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study shows.

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Mr. Ross Millar, Loss Prevention Associate, Steamship Mutual, presented the evolution of alternative fuels from the P&I Club perspective. The maritime sector is currently evaluating a range of alternative fuels to replace conventional fuels, each with their own set of advantages—and drawbacks. In this regard, industry stakeholders need assistance and information to make wise decisions on their path to decarbonization and steer clear of any claims that could materially affect their P&I coverage.

Lloyd’s Register (LR), Knutsen, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have announced a study as part of a Joint Development Project (JDP) to measure carbon emissions through the entire life cycle of a newbuild LNG Carrier.

According to DNV, verification of a ship’s attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) takes place at the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey, which is on or after 1 January 2023. However, some shipowners face challenges to install the required equipment on board within the required deadlines.