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INTERCARGO ESG REVIEW 2024
INTERCARGO fully supports the IMO’s ambition, despite limit implementation, while thereafter it has performed
the challenges. This ambition requires urgent acceleration surveys on how the industry has experienced the transition.
in the development of green technologies, propulsion
systems, fuels and related infrastructure, and “Green Hubs”, In November 2023, INTERCARGO organized the forum
along with mechanisms, including the industry’s proposed “Solutions for Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping” in which
market-based economic measure, which would allow the more than 200 attendees participated. One of the key
transition to net a zero carbon shipping. points of the event was that the design of bulk carriers
presents a significant decarbonization challenge.
Some years earlier, the Association was also actively
involved in the discussions on the 2020 Sulphur Limit INTERCARGO is participating in the International
implementation. Since 1st January 2020, ships have been Electromechanical Commission (IEC) Bulk Carrier Shore
required to use fuels with a maximum sulphur content Power Working Group tasked with finalising the electrical
of 0.5%. This was a step change never before attempted standards for shore-power/ cold-ironing/ AMP specifically
on such a global scale, and considerable planning and for bulk carriers.
preparation had been undertaken by owners and operators
to ensure compliance with the new regulation.
INTERCARGO had made continuous efforts to help find For more information, you may visit: https://www.
solutions in the practical issues arising from the sulphur intercargo.org/topics/emissions/

INTERCARGO keeps up to date with the latest
developments in the field of air emissions, raises
concerns about the challenges faced by the dry
bulk shipping industry and promotes constructive
solutions in this field.

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