‘Our collective actions must show our dedication to contribute towards the global issue, climate change,’ says the Secretary General of IMO.
Classification society released a summary outcome of the International Maritime Organization MEPC 77 remote session held last week.
But expressed disappointment in watering down resolution in order to reach consensus and placate a small but vocal group of opposing countries.
Firm is also investing in green ammonia as a key carbon-free bunker fuel source, but foresees ammonia supply issues due to import limitations.
‘Governments can’t keep kicking the can down the road; every delay moves us further away from reaching pressing climate goals,’ adds Secretary General of ICS.
Science is clear: governments must urgently act to halve shipping emissions by 2030 to keep the 1.5° safe warming limit within reach.
Disappointing to watch same governments making lofty statements at COP26 again failing to walk the talk when it comes to real action at the IMO, says...
‘We are here to transfer the extremely valuable knowledge gained over the past six years to the maritime sector, such that our customers are comfortable in...
However, shipowners will only deliver a target with a drastic and urgently needed acceleration in commercial development of the required technologies and related infrastructure.
‘The reason why it is so difficult to decarbonise a global sector like shipping is because the problem lies both downstream and upstream,’ says RBSA Managing...
