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The global maritime industry is facing growing regulatory pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the upcoming FuelEU Maritime framework is a significant step toward this goal. Fuelink, a leader in maritime technology solutions, has recently introduced an innovative module on its platform to help shipping companies efficiently […]

As part of a growing effort to decarbonize the maritime industry, a new position paper titled Defining Additionality in the Voluntary Book-and-Claim Market in Deep-Sea Shipping has been released through a collaboration between the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and the Global Maritime Forum. This document proposes

In an inspiring step towards a sustainable maritime industry, PortXchange, supported by Green Marine, has published a pioneering white paper titled Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Maritime Decarbonization – A White Paper for Global Port Leaders. Authored by renowned maritime sustainability expert Professor Dr. Beatriz Canamary, the publication captures valuable insights

As the world gathers at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) stands ready to lead global discussions on decarbonizing the maritime industry. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, heading the organization’s delegation, will join an estimated 40,000 delegates from governments, civil society, and

As the maritime industry strives for a net-zero future, sustainability certification for marine fuels has emerged as a critical milestone. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy, alongside the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), has established stringent standards to help reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Together,

Cameroon has taken significant strides to enhance its maritime liability and compensation framework, supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In a recent workshop held in Yaoundé from October 21-25, IMO legal experts collaborated with Cameroonian officials to deepen the understanding and implementation of international maritime conventions. These conventions address

In a significant move to enhance safety and environmental compliance in maritime operations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced updated guidelines for fuel oil sampling under SOLAS Chapter II-2 and MARPOL Annex VI. The updated guidelines, formalized in the MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18 joint circular, replace the 2009 Guidelines and expand the

The latest report by S&P Global Commodity Insights, backed by leading organizations like the EBA, ERGaR, Eurogas, and the RNG Coalition, underscores the importance of biomethane certification and tracking systems in supporting the growth of renewable gas markets in Europe and the USA. This comprehensive analysis, particularly relevant to the

As the global maritime sector accelerates toward ambitious decarbonization goals, one of the greatest challenges lies in identifying and supporting alternative marine fuels with a verifiable, long-term potential to meet zero-emission targets. While no marine fuel currently achieves a complete life-cycle (well-to-wake) GHG reduction, several renewable fuel pathways offer promising

The IMO CARES Project, through its recent Global Technology Challenge, is advancing decarbonization in maritime ports across Africa and the Caribbean. Four innovative pilot projects were chosen for their potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ports, targeting renewable energy and optimized port operations to decrease emissions and improve

In a move to bolster maritime safety and regulatory compliance, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released updated guidelines on fuel oil sampling for compliance verification with SOLAS Chapter II-2 and MARPOL Annex VI. Issued through the joint circular MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18 on July 11, 2024, these new guidelines revise the 2009

Finland is making a renewed bid for a seat on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 term, aiming to continue its influential role in shaping the future of global maritime transport. As a current Member of the IMO Council for the 2024–2025 period, Finland is

Green Marine UK, a leading Scottish marine services provider, has successfully completed over 50 complex cable operations across a wide range of industries, including offshore wind, oil and gas, subsea datacenters, and emerging marine energy technologies. This significant milestone highlights the company’s role as a trusted player in delivering innovative,

The European Union has taken a significant step toward reducing methane emissions with the introduction of the EU Methane Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1787), which came into effect on August 4, 2024. This landmark regulation establishes a framework for the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of methane emissions from imported oil,