South Africa: fueling the future of shipping
Exploring the economic and environmental potential for the implementation of zero carbon shipping fuels through the shipping sector of South Africa.
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24.06.2021
DownloadStudy shows South Africa is well placed to lead the production of zero carbon shipping fuels
Country’s location, economic development and vast renewable energy sources make it well suited to be a hub for green maritime fuel.
02.06.2021DownloadDenmark, Norway, and the United States to lead Zero-Emission Shipping Mission
Governments of the three countries, together with the Global Maritime Forum and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, will spearhead initiatives decarbonizing the entire maritime value chain.
02.06.2021DownloadNordic consortium reveals promising outlook for a green ammonia-powered vessel
The Nordic Green Ammonia-Powered Ship concept study brings together key players in the entire value chain for a green ammonia-powered gas carrier. A major conclusion is that green ammonia holds potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing maritime transport if investors and operators are presented with a credible business model.
01.06.2021DownloadJune Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator shows increase in seafarers stranded onboard vessels
Increasing infection rates in key crew source countries and stricter crew-change protocols in major crew-change hubs are seen as main drivers for delayed and complicated crew changes.
06.05.2021DownloadNew Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator takes the temperature of the crew change crisis
Data from top 10 ship managers on their seafarers is the basis of an indicator which provides up-to-date information on the impact of the crew change crisis and will allow for the monitoring of developments over time. The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator is part of the ongoing efforts that a multi-stakeholder taskforce is undertaking to resolve the situation.
19.04.2021DownloadFuture maritime leaders challenged to share their ambitious 2050 vision
The third annual Future Maritime Leaders essay competition invites students and young professionals to share their vision of a thriving maritime sector in 2050. The winners will secure a place at the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit 2021 in London.
22.03.2021DownloadSea Cargo Charter announces new members of Steering Committee
At the first annual meeting of the Sea Cargo Charter Association on 11 March 2021, 13 members were elected to the Steering Committee to coordinate the Association on behalf of its members.
17.03.2021DownloadNew Mapping of Zero Emission Pilots and Demonstration Projects in shipping reveals a notable increase in the uptake of large ammonia vessels
The Getting to Zero Coalition’s updated Mapping of Zero Emission Pilots and Demonstration Projects uncovers emerging trends, sees a strong climb in the number of identified projects as well as increased activities in Asia.
26.01.2021DownloadOver 300 companies and organizations join forces to help resolve a humanitarian crisis on the world’s ocean
Global industry and human rights leaders, including A.P. Møller – Mærsk, BP, BW, Cargill, COSCO, DOW, Euronav, MISC Group, NYK, Rio Tinto, Shell, Trafigura, Unilever and Vale, sign the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change in a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change crisis caused by Covid-19.
16.12.2020Download15 financial institutions disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios
In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 Signatories of the Poseidon Principles disclose the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. The Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report 2020 shows that 3 banks’ ship finance portfolios are aligned with UN decarbonization targets while 12 banks’ portfolios are not. The climate assessment offers banks new insight into their lending decisions and provides opportunity to work with their shipping clients to meet society’s goals.