Tag: sustainability

As President of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Jens Meier emphasizes the critical role major ports—such as Hamburg—must play in becoming sustainable energy supply hubs. This involves developing the infrastructure necessary to handle future energy sources like hydrogen and ammonia.

Ram Ganesh Kamatham, Head of Programmes at the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) emphasizes the vital importance of ensuring a just transition for the maritime workforce—one that is equitable and supports livelihoods while advancing the decarbonization of the sector. He also highlights that an inclusive and diverse workforce is essential for the long-term resilience of the industry.

Jesse Fahnestock, Director of Decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum (GMF), emphasizes that the green transition comes with significant challenges. He stresses the importance of ensuring that lower-income countries are not left behind in the shift to cleaner energy.

WTP called for a co-programmed partnership as an essential building block of the upcoming industrial waterborne and port strategies.

The Trump administration is proposing massive funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the upcoming federal budget. 

The "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati joined the Waterborne Technology Platform (TP) to provide input and collaborate with key players.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of Sustainability at NorthStandard, shares her key priorities for the Club’s sustainability agenda. She emphasizes that sustainability addresses systemic challenges that require industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, she highlights the importance of robust governance, internal education, and clear communication.

While the ocean economy doubled in real terms, from USD 1.3 trillion in 1995 to USD 2.6 trillion in 2020, co-ordinated policy action is essential to safeguard its long-term prosperity and sustainability, a new OECD report finds.

Maritime decarbonization is complex, and biofuels play a key role in reducing emissions. FAME (biodiesel) and HVO (renewable diesel) are the most established options for shipping.

On March 26th, the Global Maritime Forum announced the publication of the '9 Sustainable Crewing Guidelines' by the All Aboard Alliance, aimed at improving working conditions at sea and addressing the projected 90,000-seafarer shortfall by 2026.