Shipping cautiously welcomes news of U.S.-Iran peace agreement
Details on the specifics of the peace agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran remain unclear. But in a post on Truth Social yesterday, President Trump said: “I hereby fully authorize the
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ABS takes a measured look at IMO mid-term measures and path to decarbonization
ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization. Titled, The ABS View: A Practical Path Forward on IMO Mid-Term
Op-Ed: Let’s focus on the fact that shipping companies are greener than their reputation
If you only follow the headlines in the media, you could easily get the impression that the green transition of shipping has stalled. Fortunately, this is not the case. Admittedly, the negotiations
IMO honors Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime
Eleni Polychronopoulou, president of ERMA Tech Group, was recently recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for her contribution to advancing gender equality in the global maritime sector, receiving a Letter of
More to MEPC 84 than NZF
Thanks to U.S. engagement with what it termed the “silent majority,” the 84th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee failed to push through a “carbon tax and slush fund” version of
U.S. opposition helps delay IMO NZF decision
The just-concluded 84th session of IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee has deferred consideration of the proposed Net Zero Framework (NZF) until its next session, in November. There’s a lot not to like
Chairman DiBella joins the U.S. delegation to the IMO
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella joined the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this week for the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee in London. As
Everllence: Retrofit uncertainty leaves 50GW gap in meeting IMO’s GHG goals
Everllence is concerned over the current viability of the IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy that aims for net‑zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. Essentially, the company believes that the NZF
Vale announces first ethanol-powered ocean-going vessel
Brazilian mining giant Vale and Chinese shipping company Shandong Shipping Corporation have concluded an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. The agreement marks a
Strait of Hormuz: How long until trapped ships can evacuate conflict zone?
The announcement of a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with the Iranian regime has raised hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening and normalcy returning to world shipping routes. Those hopes look