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A new white paper from the One Sea Ecosystem outlines the significant contribution autonomous ship technology can make to improve maritime safety.

MOL announced the establishment of "MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1" as a guide to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and realizing a sustainable society.

British giant manufacturer Rolls-Royce set out a plan to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation, shipping, and power generation by 2050 at the latest. The plan includes the development of new technologies, enabling an accelerated take-up of sustainable fuels and driving step-change improvements in efficiency.

Floating wind, green hydrogen production, Carbon Capture and Storage and new battery technology will be among the top ten technologies that will drive the energy transition in the next five years, according to a new report by DNV.

The Paris MoU Committee adopted its new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will take effect from the 1st of July 2021.

As more experience is gained through hydrogen pilot projects, the marine industry is expected to adopt hydrogen as an environmentally friendly fuel of choice, according to a new whitepaper by ABS. 

It is known fatigue has been a problem across the maritime industry for many decades. In light of the situation, Thetius and Safetytech Accelerator released a report on fatigue risk management.

During 2020, overall EU maritime traffic dropped by 10.2% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statistical overview performed by EMSA. Cruise ship traffic was the most heavily impacted.

AMSA issued its 2020 Annual PSC report, recording a total of 3,021 PSC inspections and 178 ship detentions. The figures showed a slight increase in the detention rate of ships from 5.1% in 2019 to 5.9%, while the peak in 2011 was 9.2%. 

The International Maritime Health Journal released a report focusing on seafarers' mental wellbeing and the effect of daily social media exposure on anxiety and depression disorders.