This paper explores this question as part of a series that examines the undervalued opportunity presented by operational efficiencies to reduce shipping emissions in the short term and pave the way for long-term decarbonisation solutions. The learnings presented here have emerged from a series of meetings and workshops gathering perspectives from experts across the maritime value chain—shipowners, operators, charterers, ports, and NGOs—as part of the Short Term Actions Taskforce.

This paper explores this question as part of a series that examines the undervalued opportunity presented by operational efficiencies to reduce shipping emissions in the short term and pave the way for long-term decarbonisation solutions. The learnings presented here have emerged from a series of meetings and workshops gathering perspectives from experts across the maritime value chain—shipowners, operators, charterers, ports, and NGOs—as part of the Short Term Actions Taskforce.

How can data and digitalisation bring new insights to operational efficiency in shipping and help capitalise on the opportunity presented? Our new Insight Brief explores this question as part of a series that examines the undervalued opportunity presented by operational efficiency.

Interviews with 115 anonymous women seafarers from all ranks form the basis of a multi-year effort by the All Aboard Alliance to improve living- and working conditions for women at sea.

This paper is the first in a series that explores the underutilised opportunity presented by operational efficiencies to reduce shipping emissions in the short term and pave the way for zero-emission fuels and other long-term solutions. Subsequent papers will dive deeper into the identified solutions and enablers: data and digitalisation, scaling up pilots, legal and contractual changes, and policy and regulation.

The development of book and claim chain of custody systems can play a major role in accelerating the early phases of shipping’s decarbonisation transition.

 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to adopt its revised greenhouse gas emissions strategy (GHG) at MEPC 80 in London. This meeting will be the most important climate meeting of 2023, which will define the regulatory framework and transitional path for shipping’s decarbonization.

Mexico is uniquely placed to reap the benefits from the global maritime ecosystem’s transition to zero emission fuels over the coming decades through supporting ambitious action through the IMO. This week’s MEPC 79 negotiations present a timely opportunity to advance zero carbon propulsion technologies globally, which could help Mexico to attract investment of 36.7 – 52.8 billion pesos in onshore infrastructure by 2030.

On 22-23 September 2022, the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit hosted more than 200 maritime leaders to explore ideas for action on shipping’s major long-term challenges and opportunities. As the IMO is revising their GHG strategy in 2023, one working group discussed how the maritime industry can help push for more ambitious policy action.

“Polluter pays” principle measures such as a carbon tax, as well as a ban on new fossil-fueled vessels by 2035 were some of the possible policy measures participants mentioned. The participants of the working group stressed the importance of ensuring an equitable transition. Carbon levy revenues should be used to compensate negatively affected states as well as reinvested in green infrastructure.