Copenhagen/London/Washington, November 13, 2020 – As governments come together at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) to consider important next steps to decarbonise maritime transport, the global shipping industry urgently calls on them to take forward its proposal for an industry-fina... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO applauds the landmark announcement by Maersk of its ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
The 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75), which took place online from 16 to 20 November 2020, continued the deliberations on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, but also adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the International Ballast Water... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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In the December 2020/January 2021 issue of Bunkerspot, BIMCO’s Deputy Secretary General Lars Robert Pedersen considers what the new MARPOL Annex VI amendments on ships’ operational efficiency will mean for the industry. Read the article below:
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Read the interview of Niko Schües, president of BIMCO, where he discusses the transformation of the maritime industry, sustainability challenges, and the critical synergy between technology and sustainability.
Background Emission Schemes are “cap and trade” schemes that cap the total amount of greenhouse gases to be emitted by certain vessels covered by the system. Over time, this cap is reduced as an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased efficiency and the use of alternative fu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Get insights into the diverse topics addressed during the 80th session of IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80).
