The Global Maritime Forum’s inaugural Impact Report highlights efforts to create a greener, fairer maritime industry in 2024. Key achievements include promoting green shipping corridors and engaging industry leaders in decarbonization strategies. The report also emphasizes seafarer well-being and maritime transparency, showcasing a commitment to sustainability in global trade.
Japan Engine Corporation has made significant strides in developing the first ammonia-fueled commercial shipping engine. Alongside major manufacturers like MAN and WindGD, they are close to certifying and shipping their engines. J-ENG successfully co-fired ammonia in a large engine, a major milestone. The company aims to lead in next-gen fuel engines.
SEA-LNG is leading efforts to eliminate methane slip in the maritime sector, with predictions of eradication within the next decade. Progress has been made in reducing methane emissions from LNG-fueled vessels, but environmental groups are calling for a transition to true zero-emission solutions to meet climate targets by 2050.
