In the UK on April 7 in London, the International Maritime Organization convened over 1,200 delegates at the 83rd session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee to finalize binding regulations aimed at achieving net-zero emissions from global shipping by 2050, including a proposed fuel-intensity cap, emissions pricing, and an IMO Net-Zero Fund.
These measures, if adopted, will be incorporated into Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, which regulates air pollution from ships and covers 97% of the world’s merchant fleet by tonnage. The Net-Zero Fund would support zero-emission fuels and assist developing nations in maritime decarbonization.
“I have no doubt you will achieve the necessary compromise so that, by the end of the week, we can take another significant step forward in delivering the goals of the IMO GHG Strategy,” said Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. “What we do here will have a global impact on an industry that continues to demonstrate its essential role in the world.”
Talks are scheduled to continue through April 11, with draft legal text expected by session’s end. If approved, amendments will be circulated for formal adoption at a special meeting in October 2025.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
