New chief of Norway’s shipowners wants to move faster toward climate targets

Knut Arild Hareide, new chief of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, says it will be difficult for shipping to achieve the 2030 climate target. It must not be delayed much, he says.

Crucial IMO meeting on shipping’s green transformation begins today

Even before the meeting, which begins on Monday, it is clear that progress is needed in the negotiations on how the industry can reduce its carbon footprint.

MAN chief criticizes the pace of Europe’s production of clean fuels

Lack of political will in Europe is blocking the production of green hydrogen for sustainable fuels, warns the chief executive of MAN Energy Solutions.

Alternative fuels require alternative thinking on crew training

The rapid introduction of alternative fuels in the maritime industry has outpaced updates to crew training standards and regulatory frameworks.

New investment to electrify Australian ports

The Australian maritime sector will move a step closer to decarbonisation thanks to a $70 million investment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

IMO’s Perspectives on Maritime Training

This is the second article on the accelerating pace of change in the naval and commercial maritime learning communities.

Carbon capture set to provide shipping with zero-carbon pathway and cargoes

It was not very long ago that the mention of carbon capture on board ships was met with raised eyebrows and polite incredulity.

£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

Maritime Minister, Lord Davies, has today (26 January 2024) announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships – accelerating the UK’s race to decarbonise the sector while supporting jobs in coastal communities across the country, helping grow the economy in the long term.