Belgian shipping: MEPC 77 needs to deliver concrete actions
This week, as the 77th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) takes place after an intensive discussion at the recent COP26 that led to the Glasgow Climate Pact, Belgian shipping reiterates how crucial it is for the MEPC 77 to deliver concreteRead More…
Webinar on alternative fuels in support of Belgian candidacy to IMO Council
With Belgium standing for re-election to the IMO Council in category C (special interests in maritime transport or navigation), Belgian shipowners voice their strong support for the country’s candidacy. As the beating heart of maritime Europe, Belgium is uniquely placed to connect both Europe andRead More…
Is the proposed FuelEU Maritime Regulation fit for purpose, or will it hamper shipping’s path to decarbonisation?
Last Saturday at the world’s largest gathering of shipping companies, regulators and policymakers at the ICS Conference on Shaping the Future of Shipping at COP26 in Glasgow, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association joined in the discussions on how to move forward together in making sureRead More…
Waterborne Transport Innovation delivering on the European Green Deal
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association is part of the Waterborne Technology Platform, which welcomes the applicability of the EU Innovation fund to deploy highly innovative technologies that can bring significant emission reductions in the waterborne transport sector. On 26 October, the European Commission launched theRead More…