Welcome to the latest edition of Clean Shipping International, packed with all the latest news, views, innovations and initiatives from across the maritime industry that support sustainable shipping.
Whether it’s sabre-rattling or sulking over peace prizes, Donald Trump continues to keep the world on its toes. It was the turn of the maritime industry to come under his spotlight late last year, when he made his opposition to the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework very clear. We take a look at the global reaction to the ensuing postponement (page 13).
When it comes to the transition to net zero, innovations in ship design and building are helping to future proof the industry. The Sustainable Shipping Initiative offers an interesting take on this area, explaining why green steel and circular shipbuilding are an untapped pathway to net zero (page 58).
Meanwhile, according to data from Clarksons Research, orders for scrubbers – both for newbuilds and retrofits – are rising sharply, particularly in the tanker and container ship segments. However, some countries are still ignoring the science and banning their use, a topic the Clean Shipping Alliance delves into on page 20.
Elsewhere in this issue, we discover the latest frontrunners in the alternative fuels race (page 25), take a look at a pioneering ballast water treatment system (page 33), learn why companies must meet the global decarbonisation challenge head on (page 38) and examine the latest digital tools aiding decarbonisation (page 46).
Finally, turn to page 63 to discover all the not-to-be-missed industry events.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue.