In an era where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative, the shipping industry is turning to innovative solutions to reduce its environmental footprint. Among the most promising technologies are wind-assisted propulsion and solar-powered systems—reviving age-old maritime practices and blending them with cutting-edge innovation to create cleaner, more efficient vessels. This blog…
The shipping industry is at a crucial turning point. As one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—responsible for nearly 3% of the world’s total carbon emissions—shipping faces mounting pressure to decarbonise. With ambitious targets set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and growing demand from consumers for greener supply chains, zero-emission…
Drought conditions can have significant impacts on the operations of the Panama Canal, which is a vital maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Panama Canal relies on a system of locks and a network of artificial lakes and reservoirs, the largest of which is Gatun Lake, to facilitate the passage of ships.…
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods that are entering the EU, and encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. The gradual introduction of the CBAM is aligned with the phase-out of the allocation of free allowances under the…
Methanol has been considered as a potential clean fuel for the shipping industry due to its lower emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. It is a type of alcohol with the chemical formula CH3OH and can be produced from a variety of sources, including natural gas, biomass, and carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from industrial processes.…
From November 2022 new frameworks have come in which require ships to improve their energy efficiency in the short term, reducing their greenhouse gas emissions in the longer term and lowering their carbon intensity. From 1 January 2023 it will be mandatory for all ships to calculate their attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)…
The aviation and shipping sectors should formally be included in Britain’s target to cut its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the government’s climate advisers said on Tuesday. Britain earlier this year became the first G7 country to set a net zero emission target although the shipping and aviation sectors were not explicitly…
Around 16% of the ocean carrier global fleet – equating to 36% in terms of teu capacity – will be equipped with exhaust gas cleaning scrubber systems to comply with the IMO 2020 0.5% sulphur cap. Ships with approved scrubber systems installed will be allowed to continue to burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) after 1…
Tightened energy efficiency targets and a commitment to further discuss proposed speed reduction rules were the key outcomes of the International Martime Organisation's (IMO) latest round of talks, held in London last week. But environmental campaigners were quick to argue the results showed a "total lack of ambition" on the part of the shipping industry, which…
The Clean Arctic Alliance has issued a call for international shipping operators and national governments to cut maritime black carbon emissions. Black carbon particles are predominantly produced by ships burning heavy fuel oil; when black carbon is released by vessels operating in the Arctic region, the particles reduce the reflectivity of ice and snow –…
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