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The critical decisions of the IMO for the green future of shipping
source: imo.org The IMO finally agreed past Friday, on the first binding targets for shipping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...
Tseles John
Apr 132 min read
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Seven Greek shipowners attack the IMO with Maria Angelikousis as "leader"
A group of the world's largest and most important shipowners has expressed "serious concern" about the direction of talks at the IMO...
Tseles John
Apr 93 min read
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IMO’s historic carbon pricing framework for Global Shipping enters final negotiation phase
photo: courtesy of IMO The International Maritime Organization ( IMO ) is on the cusp of implementing the world’s first global emissions...
Tseles John
Apr 62 min read
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13 New Countries support a global Carbon Levy at IMO Meeting
source: imo.org Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
Tseles John
Feb 232 min read
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INTERTANKO calls for broader CO2 transport framework
INTERTANKO managing director Tim Wilkins. Photo Splash247 INTERTANKO managing director Tim Wilkins has highlighted significant...
Tseles John
Feb 33 min read
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The Commission asks Greece to take faster steps in carbon storage
Photo: Prinos Greece The European Commission asks Greece to take faster steps in carbon storage. The European Commission sends the...
Tseles John
Jan 202 min read
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FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024
'' ATTENTION: The Parties may wish to consider whether it is necessary to make amendments to the existing Charter Party to reflect the...
Tseles John
Dec 7, 20246 min read
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EU approves first Official Certification Framework for Carbon Removal
This week, the EU Council made history by greenlighting a regulation that enables the establishment of the first official EU-level...
Tseles John
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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IETA has dismissed concerns the EU's trading scheme for the heating and transport sectors may be delayed beyond 2027
“I don’t see any reasons for a delay,” Ieta’s EU policy director, Julia Michalak, told Montel in an interview. “There are a number of...
Tseles John
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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IMO and onboard carbon capture, storage and sequestration (long read)
As the maritime industry works towards decarbonisation, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is driving the advancement of...
Tseles John
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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New BIMCO contract for CO2 transportation on the horizon
BIMCO has started work to develop a new time charter party specifically designed for the maritime transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Tseles John
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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Fuel EU Maritime Regulation: The next legislative piece to make the EU climate neutral
The Fuel EU Maritime Regulation[1] (FuelEU Maritime) is another instrument in the 'Fit for 55'[2] toolbox of the EU to achieve its goal...
Tseles John
Sep 1, 20249 min read
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Shipping Industry prepares or Carbon Levy showdown
The global shipping industry is bracing for intense negotiations at the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in...
Tseles John
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Industry to discuss the future of CII, EU ETS
Shipping industry leaders will gather in Amsterdam for a two-day conference, awards and exhibition to discuss reducing CO2 and GHG...
Tseles John
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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EU’s carbon innovation fund grants 18 projects EUR 173m
The EU has granted EUR 173m in funding to 18 clean technology projects financed through its EU ETS carbon emission trading scheme –...
Tseles John
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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German Cabinet clears path for CCS
Germany’s Federal Cabinet has given the go-ahead to carbon capture and storage (CCS), focusing primarily on hard-to-abate sectors. The...
Tseles John
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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EU Net-Zero Industry Act approved
On April 25, the European Parliament approved the Net-Zero Industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for...
Tseles John
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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German coalition agrees more flexible climate protection law
The parliamentary groups of Germany's ruling coalition on Monday agreed on a more flexible climate protection law that would give leeway...
Tseles John
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Why Carbon Capture and Storage is Vital for Meeting Climate Targets in the EU
A coalition of industry leaders, environmental advocates, and policymakers have called for the inclusion of Carbon Capture and...
Tseles John
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have...
Tseles John
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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