Decarbonization in Maritime
The IMO which has been taking effective steps towards environmental protection has recently set ambitious targets for carbon emissions . According to the regulations published after MEPC 80 [1] the net carbon target for 2050 has been set at 0 . The year 2030 appears to be the first milestone. In 2030 maritime-related carbon emissions are targeted to be reduced by 20% compared to the baseline set in 2008. This issue stands out as one of the key topics in the maritime industry. In this article I would like to provide a general overview of the subject by addressing some key points. Decarbonization [2] Introduction Global warming and climate change have long been areas of concern reported in the media and subject to work by legislators, international organizations and civil society groups. Especially the Paris Agreement [3] and the efforts of the European Union [4] in this regard have laid...