Tag: IMO

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased that progress has been made over the past week on the International Maritime Organization’s 17th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, but much more needs to be done.

The establishment of international regulatory sandboxes—controlled environments for testing new technologies—will be crucial for unlocking the potential of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), according to a report by Lloyd's Register (LR) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).

Today is a significant day of celebration for the maritime industry, as it marks World Maritime Day under the theme 'Navigating the Future: Safety First!' This year, the day highlights the crucial role of technological innovation in shaping the future of maritime safety and environmental protection

ILO has issued Draft Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained on Suspicion of Committing Crimes, to be discussed at the Third Meeting of the Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group on Seafarers’ Issues and the Human Element (Geneva, 26–28 November 2024).

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. That’s according to a new report from the UCL Energy Institute, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, and the Getting to Zero Coalition (a Global Maritime Forum initiative), which they hope will act as a “serious wake-up call” to the industry.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are convening a symposium in London from September 23-26 to unite the meteorology, oceanography, and maritime sectors in addressing these challenges.

Ahead of next week’s meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 1) at the IMO headquarters, Vincent Clerc, the CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk, expresses that the clock is ticking, and the maritime industry is at a critical crossroads.

Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has outlined its short-term and long-term business plans, focusing on alternative energy sources such as biofuels and the development of carbon transport and storage capabilities.

The maritime industry, represented by the signatory industry organizations, BIMCO, CLIA, Interferry, ICS, IPTA, Intertanko, and WSC is united in its pursuit of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 consistent with the International Maritime Organization’s 2023 Strategy.

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will meet for its 82nd session at the IMO Headquarters in London from 30 September to 4 October, 2024.