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The Green Transition in Shipping

IMO's carbon targets, EEXI/CII, EU rules, new fuels and what they mean for seafarers' daily work and careers: a 5-part series.

All parts in this series

  1. 1

    Green Transition 1: IMO's 2050 Target and What Lies Ahead for Shipping

    International shipping accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. IMO's 2023 strategy aims for net zero around 2050. What does that mean?

  2. 2

    Green Transition 2: What EEXI, CII and SEEMP Changed on Board

    Since 2023 every ship gets a carbon rating. How the CII is calculated, what happens to ships rated D or E, and how officers' and engineers' work has changed.

  3. 3

    Green Transition 3: EU Emissions Trading (ETS) and FuelEU Maritime

    Ships calling at European ports now pay for their emissions and, since 2025, face a fuel intensity limit. The rules and how they reach the ship.

  4. 4

    Green Transition 4: LNG, Methanol, Ammonia — New Fuels and Their Hazards

    Which will be the ship fuel of the future? Each fuel's pros and cons, and the new hazards it brings for people working on board.

  5. 5

    Green Transition 5: What It Means for Your Career — IGF Training and New Skills

    Which certificates do you need to work on new-fuel ships? Which skills stand out and how can you prepare?