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"There will be a decision, they [MEPC80] have no option," an IMO insider tells Ship & Bunker.

The shipping industry's carbon neutral deadline could be reset to a flexible 'mid-century' deadline considering the national circumstances, a relaxation from the strict 2050 goal that was actively deliberated among the member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

In a last ditch effort, Pacific nations are rallying the United Nations governing body for maritime transportation to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions to protect climate vulnerable countries.

IMO expects a ship-to-ship transfer of the cargo of oil "in a matter of weeks".

IMO 2020 was a challenge overcome by collaboration and the same principle applies reducing shipping's carbon output, says IMO general secretary.

Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.

For years, the shipping industry, governments and environmental groups have wrangled on how to make the transport of goods by sea greener.

As MEPC 80 gets underway in London, concerns have been raised over the tone set during the preceding ISWG GHG meeting.

IMO2020 was a challenge overcome by collaboration and the same principle applies reducing shipping's carbon output, says IMO general secretary.

A submersible that reportedly imploded near the sunken Titanic has put a harsh spotlight on absent safety standards putting passengers of these underwater vessels at dire risk. Call for strong life-saving protections to rein in this dangerously unregulated industry.