In Focus – Emissions Regulation with ABS

<p>In this In Focus episode of The Maritime Podcast, Stamatis Fradelos, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at ABS updates us on the progress of emissions regulation at the IMO and European Union.</p><p>With multiple deadlines looming and dozens of proposals on the table, keeping up with regional and international regulation is a full time job. Stamatis gives a concise overview of the upcoming regulatory developments both at the IMO and at the European Union, from the revision of the IMO’s initial greenhouse gas strategy to mid-term market based measures, carbon intensity guidelines, and even the potential sulphur emissions control area in the Mediterranean.</p><p>A timely refresher of the regulatory landscape as many of our listeners prepare for Posidonia 2022 where environmental regulation will be a hot topic.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>Revision of the IMO GHG Initial Strategy</li><li>Development of CII correction factors</li><li>Midterm market-based measures</li><li>Draft Lifecycle GHG/Carbon Intensity Guidelines</li><li>EU “Fit for 55” Package</li><li>Revision of EU ETS Directive: Inclusion of shipping in Emissions Trading Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>New Fuel EU Maritime Regulation:&nbsp;New policy measures to drive shift to low carbon fuels</li><li>The Mediterranean SOx Emissions Control Area</li></ul><br/><p><em>If you like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow </em><a href="https://bit.ly/3vyvzqK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Maritime </em>Podcast</a>. <em>Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>For all the news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you check out </em><a href="https://bit.ly/3kwFGWI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Seatrade </em>Maritime News</a>.</p><p><em>To learn more about sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://bit.ly/37Uxflx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>click </em>here</a>.</p>