Australia has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for a two-year period which concludes at the end of 2027. A founding member of the IMO Council, Australia is currently the sole representative from the South Pacific region. To date, Australia has contributed prominently...
A milestone deal to cut global shipping emissions has been postponed, with the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee deciding to delay adoption of new requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanism until October 2026. With over 100 countries...
The IMO has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, aiming for net-zero emissions by or around 2050. The Net-Zero Framework will combine mandatory emissions limits and GHG pricing across an entire industry sector and includes...
In the upcoming IMO meeting there is a strong likelihood that IMO negotiators will opt for a fuel standard rather than a carbon tax on shipping in order to achieve the organisation's goal of net-zero emissions by or around 2050. This touted fuel standard will mean...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is being urged by an alliance of global cargo owners to utilise its upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting to approve "a clear, comprehensive, globally consistent set of measures" that will accelerate the transition to clean energy. This meeting, due...
The recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) ISWG-GHG 18 meeting which aimed to further develop and streamline the draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI saw discussions around global marine fuel intensity regulations, the economic mechanism's structure, organisational and operational aspects of the proposed 'IMO Net-Zero Fund',...
A founding member of the IMO and continuous member for over 50 years, Australia has been re-elected to the IMO council. According to Catherine King (Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Australia's reappointment to the IMO Council fortifies the nation's commitment to a sustainable and secure...