Emissions

Berge Bulk has completed the installation of a carbon capture system on board its 63,000 DWT Ultramax vessel, Berge Yotei.

The European Union is seeking submissions under the Maritime Low Emission Network (MarLEN) initiative for research and innovation projects.

According to the IEA’s Global Tracker report, the fossil fuel sector accounts for nearly one-third of global methane emissions.

Uni-Tankers has installed a black carbon sensor that can measure soot particle emissions in real time aboard its vessel M/T Falstria Swan.

A full LCA is required to accurately assess OCCS’s viability and facilitate an equivalent comparison of decarbonisation measures. This ensures that OCCS adoption in shipping does not increase emissions in adjacent sectors because of downstream decisions, a new report by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) stresses.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched Carbonbid, a new sustainability initiative aimed at supporting companies in the port area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Starting May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will become an Emission Control Area for Sulphur (SECA), significantly reducing harmful ship emissions and improving air quality for millions of people, with NABU leading efforts to push for stronger environmental regulations.

Eni has achieved financial close with the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project. 

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has provided an overview of the new requirements for the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden Emission Control Areas (ECAs), with a particular focus on sulfur emissions, oil discharge, and garbage disposal regulations.

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London from 7 to 11 April 2025, approving a work plan on the development of a regulatory framework for the use of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS).