Tag: IMO

Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify.

IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) published its 2023 Annual Review which  includes a broad range of articles highlighting IACS’ work in 2023, with a strong emphasis on the significant advancements made in alternative fuels. 

The IMO Legal Committee meets in person for its 111th session (LEG 111) from 22 to 26 April 2024, where various legal matters will be discussed. 

According to news, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to achieve a 20% reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, with a more ambitious goal of reaching 30%. However, there are concerns from certain quarters about the industry's ability to attain this objective.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the partnership between the two organisations and accelerate maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation.

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where the current state of port digitalization was explored. 

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48), where a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) revised roadmap was approved. 

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where various issues were discussed. 

The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol and ammonia bunkering.

The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) entered a new era in March, with the confirmation of an expanded suite of performance modules to support ports and vessel owners on the journey to decarbonisation and lowering emissions.