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world19 days ago•4 min saved

UN-backed Hormuz evacuation paused after vessel strike near Oman

The UN’s International Maritime Organization paused evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel not part of the evacuation was struck by a projectile off Oman as several ships used a UN-backed corridor; Iran warning that only its designated routes guarantee safe passage, the UK reported damage but no injuries, and the pause will last until safety guarantees are confirmed amid broader tensions and ongoing talks between the US and Iran.

via The Guardian|

#hormuz-strait #international-maritime-organization #iran

world19 days ago•5 min saved

Iran rejects UN-Oman plan to manage Hormuz shipping routes

Iran rejects a UN-backed plan with Oman to evacuate ships and establish a new, voluntary-fee-based management system for the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that routes outside official channels are unsafe; the IRGC dismissed the proposed corridors near Iranian waters and demanded coordination with its navy, signaling a rift with Oman that complicates Gulf diplomacy and US-Iran talks.

via The Guardian|

#international-maritime-organization #iran #oman

world19 days ago•4 min saved

Iran Orders Strait of Hormuz Ships to Turn Back, Challenging IMO Route

Iran told at least four tankers—Blue Star I, SG Pegasus, Azumasan and Omega Trader—to turn back or divert from the IMO-evacuation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling IRGC-backed resistance to routes not approved by Tehran. The move comes as Oman negotiates potential routing and fees, and the overall traffic remains far below pre-conflict levels, underscoring ongoing risks to shipping in the region.

via Financial Times|

#international-maritime-organization #iran #middle-east-war

world2 months ago•6 min saved

US seeks to derail global ship carbon tax at IMO talks

At a closed-door IMO meeting, a U.S. negotiator warned that a global Net-Zero Framework for shipping, including a carbon tax, faces a strong anti-framework bloc and is unlikely to reach consensus, even as some nations back alternatives and the industry emphasizes ongoing commitments to emissions reductions.

via Politico|

#carbon-tax #international-maritime-organization #net-zero-framework

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Iran opens conditional transit for non-hostile ships through Strait of Hormuz

Iran told the International Maritime Organization that non-hostile vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Tehran, signaling continued leverage over the vital waterway as most traffic remains halted amid the US-Israel war. The IMO is pursuing a humanitarian corridor, while Iran weighs new traffic rules and potential charges for passage.

via Financial Times|

#international-maritime-organization #iran #middle-east-war

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

Trump Pushes to Block a Global Shipping Carbon Tax

The Trump administration is drafting a demarche to warn IMO members against a shipping-carbon tax and to end consideration of the Net-Zero Framework, signaling a renewed bid to derail international climate measures on shipping after last year’s delay, with opposition from figures like Rubio and competing proposals from Liberia and Brazil.

via Politico|

#carbon-tax #international-maritime-organization #net-zero-framework

environment-international-policy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Global Momentum: Universal GHG Price and Emissions Tax on the Horizon"

The International Maritime Organization's recent meeting in London saw a majority of countries expressing support for the world's first global emissions levy, aiming to achieve net zero shipping emissions by 2050. This marks a significant step in the effort to regulate the shipping industry's carbon emissions, which account for about 3% of global emissions. The proposed levy, backed by countries from various income brackets, is seen as a crucial step towards incentivizing shipping decarbonization and ensuring an equitable transition to cleaner energy sources.

via CNBC|

#carbon-emissions #climate-regulation #environment-international-policy

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"The Unintended Consequences of Tackling a Dangerous Pollutant: Accidental Global Warming?"

The International Maritime Organization's 2020 regulations slashing sulfur content in ships' fuel by 80% to reduce air pollution may have inadvertently accelerated global warming by curbing the cooling impact of ship tracks. While some scientists argue that the reduction in shipping pollution could lead to an alarming acceleration in global warming, others believe the warming influence will be minimal. The debate underscores the complex relationship between pollution particles and clouds, with uncertainties about the exact impact of the fall in shipping pollution. However, it's clear that reducing air pollution must be tackled alongside reducing carbon emissions to avoid exacerbating global warming.

via CNN|

#air-quality #climate-science #environment

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

"Shipping Industry's Net-Zero Goal: Nuclear Power as the Solution"

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) gathering of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is at risk of failing to establish clear goals and economic measures to decarbonize shipping. Countries like China, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia are opposing policies that they believe will be economically burdensome. The chances of an agreement to align shipping with the 1.5 Celsius target of the Paris Agreement are diminishing. Environmental activists are urging member states to follow the science and set ambitious emissions reduction targets. If the IMO fails to deliver, regional regulations led by the European Union may take over.

via Splash 247|

#climate-activism #decarbonize-shipping #environment

safety3 years ago•4 min saved

US Coast Guard and international agencies investigate Titan sub implosion and improve submersible safety.

The US Coast Guard is leading an investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible, which killed all five people on board. The accident occurred while the vessel was carrying people to the Titanic wreckage. Maritime officials plan to issue a report aimed at improving the safety of submersibles worldwide. The investigation is complicated by the fact that the world of deep-sea exploration is not well-regulated. The final report will be issued to the International Maritime Organization.

via The Associated Press|

#international-maritime-organization #investigation #maritime-safety

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

North Korea's Sister Vows Second Spy Satellite Launch Despite UN Meeting Criticism.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite after the first attempt failed. She criticized the UN Security Council for convening an emergency meeting over the launch, which violated council resolutions banning the North from performing any launch using ballistic technology. Kim Yo Jong called the UN council "a political appendage" of the United States and accused it of being "discriminative and rude." North Korea's attempt to acquire a spy satellite is a legitimate step to respond to military threats posed by the US and its allies, she said.

via The Hill|

#international-maritime-organization #kim-jong-un #north-korea

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

North Korean leader's sister vows second spy satellite launch despite UN criticism.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite after the first attempt failed. She criticized the UN Security Council for being "discriminative and rude" and called it a "political appendage" of the US. Kim Yo Jong said her country's attempt to acquire a spy satellite is a legitimate step to respond to military threats posed by the US and its allies. North Korea also threatened not to notify the International Maritime Organization of future satellite launches in advance to protest the group's condemnation of North Korean missile tests.

via The Associated Press|

#international-maritime-organization #international-relations #kim-jong-un

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

North Korea's Failed Spy Satellite Launch Sparks International Tensions.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite after the first attempt failed. She criticized the UN Security Council for being "discriminative and rude" and called it a "political appendage" of the US. Kim Yo Jong said her country's attempt to acquire a spy satellite is a legitimate step to respond to military threats posed by the US and its allies. North Korea also threatened not to notify the International Maritime Organization of future satellite launches in advance to protest the group's condemnation of North Korean missile tests.

via Yahoo News|

#international-maritime-organization #international-relations #kim-jong-un

environment3 years ago•6 min saved

Shippers Collaborate to Accelerate Adoption of Clean Technologies.

Shippers are forming "green corridors" to fast-track cleaner technologies and reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry, which produces nearly 3% of the world's total. More than 20 partnerships have been proposed, uniting marine fuel producers, vessel owners and operators, cargo owners, and ports in a common effort. The International Maritime Organization wants to halve its greenhouse gas releases by midcentury and may seek deeper cuts this year. Proposals range from slowing vessels down to charging them for emissions, as the European Union did last year.

via The Associated Press|

#alternative-fuels #carbon-emissions #environment