In a recently published report in June 2023, the World Maritime University studies and presents 10 trends influencing global commercial shipping. According to the Transport 2040 – Impact of Technology on Seafarers – The Future of Work Report, identifying global trends within the maritime industry is critically important since such knowledge helps stakeholders select trend relevant technologies. A Road Map…
UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME CYBER SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT In response to the growing threat of cyber-crime, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued Resolution MSC.428(98). This regulation has since been complemented by other guidelines, notably those developed by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) for cyber risk management. These guidelines lay out high-level recommendations for incorporating cyber risk management into existing safety management…
As we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer, we are pleased to present a review of the outcomes from the recent June 2023 Mission to Seafarers Executive Roundtable on Crew Welfare held in Singapore. The event focused on identifying solutions to the challenges faced by seafarers. The Roundtable explored 5 key areas that significantly impact the lives of seafarers: (1)…
The shipping and aviation industries are energy intensive, so they have a limited pool of options to choose from when it comes to decarbonization. However, green hydrogen and carbon dioxide derived from direct air capture (DAC) will both be integral in their efforts to reach net-zero. We established the Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator Coalition (SASHA Coalition) to highlight the…
Successful ammonia combustion in MAN B&W two-stroke engine marks ‘historic’ step for company and maritime sector MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). The company reports the successful combustion was performed on a MAN B&W 2-stroke 4T50ME-X type and produced positive results with particularly promising data…
The use of biofuels or biofuel blends is one of many ways to comply with the IMO’s strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, and DNV has seen an increasing interest in these new fuels. This news aims to clarify the regulatory status and other considerations on the usage of such fuels. DNV has received many requests regarding…
Shipping is an important industry that plays a significant role in global trade and economic growth, but it is also responsible for 3% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The industry’s current goal of reducing total annual GHG emissions by least 50% by 2050 compared to the 2008 baseline, is not ambitious enough to meet the immense climate challenge we…
First of all, I am thankful to be a member of the prestigious Maritime League and being able to attend its Maritime Forum where I have exchanged notes or opinions with some of its members, either through the Forum or private messages. I am very honored to have exchanged notes with no other than the Former Associate Chief Justice Tony…
Decarbonization is fast approaching. All industries are having to adapt and maritime is no different. International, national and regional regulations are in progress, alternative fuels in development and operational practices under scrutiny. David Roberts, Managing Director of Standard Asia, sat down with Professor Lynn Loo, CEO of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD), a Singapore based NGO formed last…
Following the successful launch in February 2021 of our award-winning in-depth report The Sustainability Imperative, now more than ever we are seeing how the maritime sector is exposed to the impact of global mega-trends such as climate change and the rise in international trade tensions. Exploring how those within the industry – owners, charterers, financiers and investors – grapple with…
A new insight brief series from the Global Maritime Forum identifies four actions that maritime and shipping industries can take now to support shipping’s transition to a sustainable and resilient zero-emission future. “We need to clean up shipping supply chains and optimize our operations. To do this, we must collaborate, standardize, and be transparent. Let’s share the benefits of…
The decarbonization of international shipping is a priority for IMO and by mid-2023, IMO aims to have in place a revised and more strengthened Strategy on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships. A new IMO project aims to provide an assessment of the state of availability and readiness of low- and zero-carbon ship technology and marine fuels, in…
Ammonia, hydrogen, ethane and Dimethyl Ether (DME) are among the alternative marine fuels which may need future regulatory work. This assessment is the result of a regulatory mapping exercise conducted by the Alternative low- and zero-carbon fuels workstream of the GreenVoyage2050 Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA), with inputs and contributions from the International Chamber…
Draft revised Guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life have been agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 9), which met 23-27 January. The draft guidelines recognize that commercial shipping is one of the main contributors to underwater radiated noise (URN) which has adverse effects on…
For decades, dynamite or blast fishing and cyanide fishing has been destroying our coral reefs , but up to this day it is still widespread though there are efforts to build artificial reefs in the Philippines, the root cause must still be eradicated. CORAL REEFS ANNIHILATION Cyanide fishing is harmful. “It is a deadly poison not only to people…
According to Atty Brenda Pimentel: “It is unfortunate that in this archipelago, there is no overarching policy direction that binds into a cohesive maritime aspiration. The fisheries sector, maritime transport industry, coastal tourism, recreational sector, marine environment protection and many more ocean-based activities are undertaken almost exclusively by each other, although at times it is submitted, collaboration is initiated….
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships on 7-December-2022. The General Assembly authorized a signing ceremony for the Convention to be held as soon as practicable in 2023 in Beijing and recommended the Convention be known as the “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships. In most…
The Philippine delegation, headed by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), participated in the 9th Session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW) held on 06 to 10 February 2023 at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters, London, United Kingdom. The HTW deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification, review and revision of IMO…
Moving towards a low-emission global economy will create tens of millions of new ‘green jobs’ across sectors including shipping. The renewable energy industry alone is projected to generate 38.2 million jobs by 2030. The effects of the green transition on employment are also requiring workforces across multiple sectors to reskill and upskill. This, coupled with new technologies, such as artificial…
The conclusion of a successful 5-year initiative to protect the marine environment in South-East Asia from the negative effects of ships and shipping has been marked at a high-level meeting (25-27 October 2022) in Viet Nam with the adoption of a MEPSEAS-Halong Statement by the participating countries. The Marine Environment Protection of the South-East Asian Seas (MEPSEAS) project has seen…
As the Marine Environment Protection of the Southeast Asian Seas (MEPSEAS) Project will mark its end in December 2022, the Philippines, as one of the Lead Partnering Countries (LPCs), shared its accomplishments from the said project during the Third High-Level Regional Meeting on MEPSEAS held on 25 to 27 October 2022 at Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam. The Philippine delegation…
The Maritime League President Admiral Eduardo Ma. R. Santos called on the newly installed Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista last 2-September-2022 at the CAAP Compound, Pasay City. He led some of the League’s board members including Vice Admirals Emilio Marayag Jr and Edmundo Tan, Rear Admiral Margarito Sanchez Jr, former DOTr Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, Lieutenant Christian Chua, Jay Agustin,…
The world celebrated Day of the Seafarer on Saturday 25 June, with a collective mix of memories and tales of life at sea. For 2022, the campaign of the Day of the Seafarer, with the theme ‘Your voyage – then and now, share your journey’, looked at seafarer voyages – what they include, how they have evolved over time, and what remains…
There have been a number of comments in the domestic discourse on the Ukraine crisis – both on social media and mainstream media – but unfortunately, a discussion of the legal aspect seems to be wanting. An understanding of these issues cannot be sufficiently had without taking into account the pertinent rules of international law. For weeks the United States…
In February 2015, the Secretary-General established the IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador (IMO-GMA) Scheme. It aims to reach new target audiences and inspire a new generation of maritime experts and seafarers. The multi-faceted maritime world offers a series of rich and fulfilling career opportunities for young people, both at sea and ashore. Seafaring can provide young generations not only with an…