THE recent International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee meeting, MEPC81, continued to press for more decarbonisation efforts in world shipping, reports Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide.

While the meeting itself did not enact concrete measures, it served as a critical forum to assess member States' commitment to the revised greenhouse gas strategy adopted in July 2023.

According to the University Maritime Advisory Service (UMAS), the industry is moving towards a greener future, but persistent challenges remain.

There as debate surrounding a greenhouse gas tax, to incentivise lower emissions and generate revenue or advance a fair transition for developing nations.

The IMO has committed to reaching an agreement on policy measures by April 2025, adoption by the end of the year, and regulations entering force in 2027.

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