Shipping coalition calls for unity on Net-Zero Framework
22 Apr

Shipping coalition calls for unity on Net-Zero Framework

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(STERLING, Va.) — A broad coalition of maritime industry organizations, collectively representing flag registries, classification societies, shipowner associations and shipping companies, has announced the signing of a joint statement urging member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to consider alternative proposals to the current Net-Zero Framework (NZF) and to approach the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee session (MEPC 84)…
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Long Beach, LA, Singapore renew green shipping directive
21 Apr

Long Beach, LA, Singapore renew green shipping directive

Rich MillerIndustry News, ,
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, with the support of C40 Cities, have renewed their memorandum of understanding on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for another three years. First signed in 2023, the renewal reinforces the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitalization along the…
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New emission limits enter into force in Canadian Arctic
09 Mar

New emission limits enter into force in Canadian Arctic

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — The Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea officially became Emission Control Areas (ECAs) on March 1 under MARPOL Annex VI. In the two new areas, ships must meet stricter emission limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM). The new ECAs were designated through Resolution MEPC.392(82), adopted at MEPC 82 in October 2024. Within…
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IMO emissions split adds uncertainty on fuel choices
28 Jan

IMO emissions split adds uncertainty on fuel choices

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(SINGAPORE) — 2025 was another challenging year for global marine fuel quality, as decarbonization legislation took numerous twists and turns, increasing demands on shipowners and operators across the world. Alongside this, the traditional fossil fuels also raised numerous quality issues. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) delayed the vote on the adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF) for one year…
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Study finds sharp drop in sulfur emissions after IMO 2020
03 Dec

Study finds sharp drop in sulfur emissions after IMO 2020

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LEEDS, England) — Recent global regulations have significantly reduced sulfur emissions from ships, helping to improve air quality in coastal regions – confirmed by a new international study led by researchers at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). The research, published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres, used aircraft and ground-based instruments to measure sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emitted by…
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Crowley earns CSA awards for environmental stewardship
03 Dec

Crowley earns CSA awards for environmental stewardship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, ,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has been recognized by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for its commitment to environmental stewardship, earning Environmental Achievement Awards for 108 Crowley-operated vessels that have collectively earned 958 years without an incident. The awards celebrate companies and mariners who maintain the highest standards of safety and ecological protection. Crowley’s achievement reflects its dedication to…
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Matson deploying advanced whale detection technology
11 Nov

Matson deploying advanced whale detection technology

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(HONOLULU) — Matson has announced a product agreement with WhaleSpotter Corp. to purchase and deploy a groundbreaking whale detection system developed by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), making Matson the first container shipping company to deploy this advanced marine protection technology. Developed at WHOI with support from Matson and other contributors, the WhaleSpotter system combines thermal and AI-driven detection,…
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IMO delays adoption of Net-Zero Framework for one year
20 Oct

IMO delays adoption of Net-Zero Framework for one year

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(LONDON) — Governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday decided to postpone for one year the adoption of the world’s first global carbon pricing system for shipping, Safety4Sea reported. The IMO agreed to delay the planned adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for one year in a vote during the last day of a session of the Marine…
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IMO emphasizes ocean protection on World Maritime Day
25 Sep

IMO emphasizes ocean protection on World Maritime Day

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — The international shipping industry, which carries over 80 percent of global trade and uses more ocean space than any other sector, is stepping up action to protect the ocean. This year’s World Maritime Day, observed globally on Sept. 25, focuses on the sector’s impact on the marine environment, and what it can do to reduce pollution, curb greenhouse…
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ABS chairman urges IMO ‘timeout’ on net-zero framework
23 Sep

ABS chairman urges IMO ‘timeout’ on net-zero framework

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — Shipping and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are on different trajectories when it comes to achieving net-zero emissions, with no clear pathway for green fuel availability and infrastructure support, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki said this month at the launch of the 2025 ABS Sustainability Outlook. "LNG (liquefied natural gas) and biofuels are…
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