We discuss the details of the ITLOS opinion as well as some recent and pending actions that appear to hint that greater scrutiny of shipping emissions as part of the overall value chain may be on the horizon.
As the reduction in carbon emissions becomes an increasing international priority, managing emissions in the maritime sector is particularly under the spotlight. This article explains how the EU emissions trading scheme is expected to apply to the shipping industry, the current status of the UK emissions trading scheme and the legal and commercial issues that may arise.
This briefing examines recent IMO guidance relating to delays of ship deliveries due to COVID-19.