Regulation – IMO

The Poseidon Principles: 2023 Annual Disclosure Report

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:40:28 +0000

The Poseidon Principles, embraced by 80% of global ship finance, have aligned with the IMO’s net-zero emissions ambition by 2050, reflecting a commitment to climate action and transparency in maritime lending decisions. Despite industry challenges, such as port congestion and personnel shortages, the principles have shown significant progress in decarbonization efforts, with a +95.4% reporting percentage indicating growing industry recognition of the importance of transparency and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. The publication of the 2023 Annual Disclosure Report highlights the shipping finance sector’s leadership in fostering a more sustainable future for the maritime industry.

2024 EPS ESG Report

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:40:07 +0000

To demonstrate the ESP’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance practices, and to highlight various initiatives and achievements in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

Maritime Forecast to 2050

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:34:12 +0000

To emphasize the necessity of improving energy efficiency and establishing fuel transition strategies to achieve the decarbonization targets of IMO. This report explores methods to maintain the competitiveness of international shipping by 2030, focusing on fuel reduction, digitalization, and carbon capture technologies. Additionally, it examines strategies for expanding related infrastructure and addressing cost increases, providing insights into strategic responses to these challenges.

Analysis on interaction of CII with GFS: Calibrating IMO energy efficiency and fuels targets

JSeo@imo.org — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:40:26 +0000

To recommend effective strategies for the shipping sector to achieve the IMO emission reduction targets

Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Biofuels

JSeo@imo.org — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:26:17 +0000

To examine the challenges related to the carbon intensity of biofuels and emphasize the importance of transparent and science-based carbon accounting for sustainable biofuels. This report seeks to identify the factors contributing to the variability of lifecycle GHG emissions, particularly land use changes, and provides insights into regulatory frameworks across different regions. The goal is to propose pragmatic and performance-based policies that foster continuous improvement and attract necessary investments, thus ensuring the large-scale deployment of biofuels aligns with climate goals.

Cost of Regulatory Compliance Lower with LNG

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:10:04 +0000

To provide information on the impact of alternative fuels choice

Review of maritime transport 2023; Towards a green and just transition

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:10:04 +0000

To analyze trends in seaborn trade, global shipping services, freight rates, infrastructures at ports in 2023. etc., and discuss challenges in relation to the transition to decarbonization

Evaluating the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII): Challenges and Recommendations for Improvements

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:03:55 +0000

To highlight the need for the improvement of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations based on a thorough review of current issues and literature. The study examines key challenges through online surveys and interviews with Belgian shipping companies, identifying and ranking the most urgent areas for improvement. The goal is to provide policy recommendations for stakeholders based on the identified priorities.

Net zero and UK shipping

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:03:47 +0000

To examine the UK Government’s approach and progress towards decarbonizing the shipping sector, including international and domestic shipping, to meet net-zero emission goals, and to recommend necessary steps to ensure that the maritime sector of the UK will contribute to global emissions reductions

Policy Options to Decarbonize Ocean-Going Vessels

JSeo@imo.org — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:03:47 +0000

To identify policy recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships, addressing both international and local policy frameworks, with the aim of evaluating policy options for decarbonizing ocean-going vessels.