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Leading maritime organisations gathered for the second Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop on 8 July 2024 at the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) office to discuss the ongoing challenge of reducing or eliminating deaths in enclosed spaces.
• To help achieve net zero shipping emissions by 2050, shipping industry joins Bahamas and Liberia in comprehensive new proposal to IMO, for an annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fee. • Revenue generated will support feebate (rewards) programme to incentivise accelerated production and uptake of zero/near-zero GHG marine fuels, plus a separate IMO Fund to be allocated billions of dollars annually to support maritime GHG reduction efforts in developing countries. • ICS emphasises that delivery of IMO GHG reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 will only be plausible if governments ‘bite the bullet’ and adopt a maritime GHG emission pricing mechanism in 2025 for global implementation in 2027.
Mr Lam Sai-hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, speaks to ICS Leadership Insights about his plans to keep Hong Kong a leader in aviation, maritime and logistics in an ever-competitive world.
The aviation industry is encountering familiar challenges in its decarbonisation transition as the sector seeks to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches new report identifying that heavy Industry sector are expected to dominate global hydrogen demand to 2050, with South Korea, Japan and Europe being the first markets for hydrogen. However, analysis of current hydrogen demand scenarios shows tremendous volatility, increasing uncertainty for businesses and investors.
• ICS Secretary General, Guy Platten, honoured with Man of the Year award at WISTA UK 50 Year anniversary event on Wednesday 17 July. • The award ceremony took place at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters in London. • The Man of the Year awards is presented to leader’s who have supported gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.
The following maritime associations (BIMCO, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, ICS, and INTERTANKO), each dedicated to the pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050, share this policy statement regarding the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) as part of our collective commitment to safe, sustainable shipping on clean oceans.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Global Health Emergency Guide: Helping Shipping Companies Prepare, Act and Recover,’ a comprehensive resource designed to aid shipping companies and crew in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from global health emergencies.
Martin Whitmarsh, chairman and co-founder of BAR Technologies, has a career spanning industries including aerospace, competition sailing and he was a leader of a world championship winning Formula 1 team. He speaks to ICS Leadership Insights about the value of innovation and why shipping should embrace it.