Tag: GHG

The UK government is setting out its plans to cut fossil fuel emissions to zero by 2050, aiming to tackle climate change. UK's zero emissions target is possible to launch in the next two months. Such a strategy would lead to stricter restrictions on GHG. As of now, the UK already has a goal to reduce GHG by 80% until 2050.

WattTime, a nonprofit artificial intelligence firm, announced that it will cooperate with Google.org on a new project that has to do with the use of global network of satellites to measure carbon emissions from all large power plants worldwide and render the information public.

About 100 maritime companies and nine NGOs sent an open letter to IMO on the need of implementing speed restrictions for all commercial ships. The letter said 'As the initial step we express our strong support for the IMO implementing mandatory regulation of global ship speeds differentiated across ship type and size categories'.

The climate school strike movement is now worldwide, bringing about 1.5 million children and young people to the streets, protesting for their governments to take action and address climate change. Now, the movement has turned its focus at the shipping industry. Until now, climate school strikes have taken place in 2,000 cities across the world. Among these countries are the ones that have attempted to block climate action at IMO.

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), along with several IMO member states and NGOs, are expected to submit a draft resolution to the upcoming MEPC next week, encouraging voluntary cooperation between ports and shipping to reduce vessel GHG emissions. 

A study called 'Climate benefits of proposed carbon dioxide mitigation strategies for international shipping and aviation' is focused on the role the emissions from international shipping and aviation play in the global climate, and what do those sectors need to do to help keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

During the 2019 SAFETY4SEA London Forum, Mr. Christopher Saunders, Global Marine Process Manager, RightShip, firstly provided an overview of RightShip’s risk rating to make delegates familiar with the organization’s vetting platform. Then, he moved on to explain how the industry must lead the sustainability charge and operate beyond compliance.

Data sharing is necessary to enable the successful implementation of 'Just-In-Time' operations. These cut the time ships spend idling outside ports and help reduce emissions as well as save on fuel costs. IMO’s Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping at IMO Headquarters, in London, from 1 to 2 May, agreed that increased transparency of information through data sharing was vital.

During the 2019 SAFETY4SEA London Forum, Dr. Teemu Manderbacka, Senior R&D Engineer, NAPA, talked about the various methods for improving operational efficiency. One way to improve energy efficiency is to optimize, to better plan operations, and - in a cost-efficient way - to reduce GHG emissions, lowering operational costs and possibly even improving revenue and thus the overall global competitive edge.

The Port of Seattle adopted its workplan for the Energy and Sustainability Committee on April 23. The Port identified four areas of focus to improve environmental and community health in Puget Sound and tackle climate change. These are a more sustainable aviation; Sustainable Project Framework Resolution; development of the Port’s Waterfront Clean Energy Strategic Plan; Maritime Blue Maritime Inspiration Awards; and environmental stewardship into New Cruise Terminal.