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IMO’s Dominguez sought to assure critics of the vote that IMO is not backing down from the proposal, citing ongoing work to address some questions that member states raised during last month’s meeting.
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External politics rather than any failure of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) led to the delay in adopting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for global shipping, proposal supporters said on Monday.

11 November 2025

IMO members last month voted to delay the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by a year, despite some of those backing the delay previously supporting the carbon pricing system.

The October gathering was “not a typical IMO” meeting, IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez said during a side event at the UN Cop 30 climate talks in Belem, Brazil.

“We were affected by the global geopolitics that we all face right now. We’re not immune to it,” he said.

Dominguez also sought to assure critics of the vote that the IMO is not backing down from the proposal, citing ongoing work to address some questions that member states raised during last month’s meeting.

“My message to you is very clear, don’t judge IMO for what happened last October. Don’t think that IMO stops there because we don’t,” he said.

Dutch climate envoy Jaime de Bourbon Parme struck a similar tone, telling the audience that while the delay may give supporters a “sense of failure” very few countries last month argued the NZF should not be adopted.

“I know the Netherlands and many other countries were ready to sign, however, the meeting went a very different direction,” he said.

While Dominguez and the Dutch prince did not single out any country for causing the delay, many NZF supporters have put the blame on the US. In the days leading up to the vote, the administration of US president Donald Trump threatened to retaliate against countries that back the proposal with measures such as visa restrictions, new port fees or sanctions on officials that sponsor “activist-driven” climate policies.

The Trump administration “went outside the rules of engagement,” said Andrew Forrest, non-executive chairman of Australian mining company Fortescue, calling US actions before the vote a form of “thuggery.”

By Michael Ball

 

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Published: 13 November, 2025

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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