Shipping: Emission Possible

First-ever global study reveals wind propulsion can cut fleet-wide emissions today but only with stronger policy action

A landmark study commissioned by Seas At Risk, drawing on 1.74 billion kilometres of real voyage data, the equivalent distance from the Earth to Saturn, finds that wind propulsion could reduce fleet-wide fuel use by 6.3–9.4% with even greater potential…

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IMO: Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

The International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 12th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 19 to 23 January and was chaired by Mr. Erik Tvedt (Denmark). Outcomes are summarised below: KE…

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