Geopolitics derails the green transition of international shipping
Negotiations on the first-ever global climate agreement for an entire industry have just been kicked into the long grass in London. Danish Shipping calls it “a major disappointment.”
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Maritime History in the Making: Industry Backs IMO Net-Zero Framework
Heads of 7 shipping associations call for IMO adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at the crucial vote in October. Anything else would be a major setback for the green transition and risk leaving the industry with a complicated patchwork of regional climate regulations.
War Insurance is the Most Important Maritime Initiative in the Danish Government’s New Legislative Programme
The proposed law on war insurance is crucial for both Denmark and Danish shipping. It is essential that the Danish merchant fleet can continue operating in the event of war. Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal.
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Danish Shipping has a clear goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 without relying on carbon offsetting.
Environment
The shipping industry supports stringent legislation and applauds Danish companies for adopting new technologies that align with environmental and climate considerations.
Taxation and regulatory framework
Denmark must maintain and strengthen its position in global shipping through internationally competitive taxation and remuneration.
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New digital tool will make it easier for shipowners to make decisions about decarbonization across the full lifecycle of a vessel
A new digital Lifecycle Emissions Assessment Tool makes it possible to simulate a vessel’s entire lifecycle from well to wake. This will make it easier to make decisions that optimally balance environmental and economic considerations.
A hopeful signal from New York Climate Week in otherwise troubled times
Danish Shipping is taking part in Climate Week NYC. Here, the focus is firmly on the green transition, and there is confidence that IMO’s 176 member states in October will adopt a historic agreement on the regulation needed to ensure climate-neutral shipping.
The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.FuelEU
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