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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsBIMCO warns of potential ship recycling regulatory inconsistencies
As attention begins to focus on the results of the European Commission’s review of its Ship Recycling Regulations, which are expected to be published in Q2 2024, BIMCO has jointly submitted a paper ahead of the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting on 18-22 March 2024, together with Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan and the ICS. The paper underlines the need to resolve potential conflicting requirements between the Hong Kong Convention and the Basel Convention which are leading to inconsistent regional interpretations.
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NewsWSC, BIMCO and ICS commend joint international statement on Red Sea attacks
The World Shipping Council, the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO issued a joint statement on 3 January welcoming the response of 12 nations to condemn illegal attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the unlawful detention of vessels and crews there.
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NewsBangladesh commits to ratify the Hong Kong Convention
Bangladesh has pledged to ratify the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Hong Kong Convention (HKC), the ship recycling treaty, within the next few weeks, which is expected to allow the HKC to finally enter into force.
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NewsEU SRR: just one small problem…
Tentative EU Commission proposals to promote greater circularity in the EU’s shipping market may explain reluctance to expand the list of non-EU yards on the EU SRR proposals, but capacity constraints and the structure of the market present serious obstacles.
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NewsCII and CCS: a quick route to 2050
Will IMO acknowledge carbon capture’s potential in reducing a ship’s carbon intensity?
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NewsCalls made for more supportive framework for new fuels
Collaborative projects advancing new fuels are underway, but a more supportive framework for change is being called for.
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NewsReport identifies gap in shipping capacity for transporting new fuels
New research from the Tyndall Centre at The University of Manchester has highlighted an urgent global need for investment in green fuels this decade to meet Paris Climate goals.
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NewsThree more governments join Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative
Panama, Uruguay, and Norway signed up to the Clean Energy Marine Hub Initiative (CEM-Hubs), a group of representatives from across the global energy-maritime value chain, at COP27.
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NewsICS asks shipowners to consider alternative CII calculations
How shipowners report their Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating will have a big impact on future efforts to improve the measure, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
