Initiative – IMO

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

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:05:59 +0000

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.

Steering shipping towards a sustainable future

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:05:49 +0000

Ocean data has a vital but underappreciated role to play as an enabler in shipping’s energy transition.

Denmark donates millions to support green shipping in developing countries

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:05:30 +0000

During the UN’s annual climate summit, Denmark has taken the initiative to strengthen maritime cooperation with developing countries to ensure that they meet the IMO’s 2030 target of a 40% reduction in carbon emissions from the global fleet.

Minister of Transport announces the Green Shipping Corridor Program to help cut pollution in marine shipping

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:05:20 +0000

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the creation of the Green Shipping Corridor Program, an investment of $165.4 million, and launched a call for proposals under this program.

United States, Denmark and the Center Join Forces to Establish Green Corridors in Developing Countries

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:05:20 +0000

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Danish Government have joined forces to resource and execute pre-feasibility studies for green corridors in five countries in the Global South.

Japan’s NYK becomes national champion for next-gen shipbuilding

JSeo@imo.org — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:03:34 +0000

Plans for a using a novel type of energy transport ship were announced on April 24, not one that hauls oil or natural gas, but a vessel that transports electricity in batteries.