Getting to Zero Coalition
Accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonization with the development and deployment of commercially viable deep sea zero emission vessels by 2030.
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22.03.2023Maritime, mining, steel, and energy industry leaders join forces to develop first-ever concept for a green corridor between South Africa and Europe
A new consortium will explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe. This ground breaking initiative is the first of its kind from Africa and represents an important step in the region’s involvement in shipping’s decarbonization.
26.01.2023Marine insurers publish landmark climate report
The first Annual Disclosure Report for Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance is a landmark step forward towards transparency in the maritime and insurance sectors. The data will act as a stepping-stone for the Signatories to engage their clients in a discussion about climate change, technology, and new risks.
19.01.2023
DownloadSome countries reintroduce restrictions and test requirements following Chinese ease of regulations
Six months after the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator transitioned from monthly to quarterly updates, the situation remains fairly stable. The rise in infections in China is cause for concern, as other countries reintroduce test requirements and restrictions against seafarers coming out of some Asian countries, posing new challenges to crew changes.
15.12.2022Banking sector increases transparency in ship finance
More than two dozen international banks have reported emissions data of their ship finance portfolios in the third Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report 2022, published today. The report visualizes the hard road ahead to reduce emissions. The data remains influenced by COVID-19.
07.12.2022Global Maritime Forum report lays out action plan for shipping’s long-term challenges and opportunities
In September, 220 high-level maritime leaders sought to turn climate ambition into action, increase the maritime industry’s appeal to the right talent, and safeguard the benefits of global seaborne trade. A new Global Maritime Forum report summarizes the ideas for collective action that emerged at the organisation’s New York Annual Summit.
17.11.2022Progress Report shows that Maritime Green Corridors are taking off – but essential stakeholders must not be left behind
Progress Report shows that Maritime Green Corridors are taking off – but essential stakeholders must not be left behind
19.10.2022DownloadQuarterly Neptune Declaration Indicator shows continued rise in vaccinations and still fewer crew members onboard after expiration of their contracts
The first Quarterly Neptune Declaration Indicator reports continued improvements on vaccination rates and seafarers increasingly being able to perform crew changes outside of China and get crew off board after the expiration of their contract.
26.09.2022Maritime industry leaders convene to shape a sustainable future
220 leaders from across the maritime value chain came together in New York at the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit 2022 and rolled up their sleeves to tackle systemic challenges and opportunities. At the forefront of the discussions was the need to take concrete action on shipping decarbonization, improve human sustainability, and safeguard the benefits of global trade.
22.09.2022DownloadYoung maritime professionals identify six areas for improvement to make the maritime industry more attractive
At the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit in New York, young maritime professionals discussed what actions need to be taken for the maritime industry to attract future generations. Improving human sustainability will be imperative to help the industry appeal to and retain future talent – an issue increasingly pressing for the resiliency of the entire maritime value chain.