Regulation

Shipping is set for multiple fuel solutions to meet decarbonisation targets over the 10 years, with the “holy grail” of hydrogen and ammonia decades away, according to Andreas Sohmen-Pao, chairman of BW Group.

This Thursday 29th October sees two highly topical discussions brought to the very forefront of the conversation led by environmental and digital ambassadors.

Despite criticism of the outcome of last week’s IMO meetings on reducing carbon emissions from shipping leading tanker owners Odfjell and BW Group believe that working with the UN body globally is the right way forward for the industry.

The results of an IMO intercessional on reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions met with sharp criticism from environmental groups and a mixed reaction from shipping industry organisations.

An NYK operated car carrier Metis Leader has been arrested in Melbourne for breaching regulations over crew change.

The US has imposed sanctions on eight Chinese and Hong Kong entities and individuals for their alleged activities in supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Western Australia (WA) is looking at whether it can turn away vessels with COVID-19 cases onboard following four outbreaks on ships calling at its ports in the last three weeks.