In the upcoming IMO meeting there is a strong likelihood that IMO negotiators will opt for a fuel standard rather than a carbon tax on shipping in order to achieve the organisation's goal of net-zero emissions by or around 2050. This touted fuel standard will mean...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is being urged by an alliance of global cargo owners to utilise its upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting to approve "a clear, comprehensive, globally consistent set of measures" that will accelerate the transition to clean energy. This meeting, due...
The recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) ISWG-GHG 18 meeting which aimed to further develop and streamline the draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI saw discussions around global marine fuel intensity regulations, the economic mechanism's structure, organisational and operational aspects of the proposed 'IMO Net-Zero Fund',...
A founding member of the IMO and continuous member for over 50 years, Australia has been re-elected to the IMO council. According to Catherine King (Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Australia's reappointment to the IMO Council fortifies the nation's commitment to a sustainable and secure...