Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore emphasizes the urgent need to rethink global shipping financing to meet decarbonization targets. In his new book, “Toward a Sustainable Blue Economy,” Matthieu de Tugny advocates for transformative approaches, stressing the importance of green financing and collaboration among stakeholders to protect the environment and ensure sustainability in shipping.
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in the UK has launched a new Innovation Hub in Southampton to drive advancements in ocean technology and support sustainable growth in the blue economy. With a £200,000 investment, the facility will act as a hub for innovation in marine autonomous systems and the broader blue economy.
Dr. Pandurang Raut, Deputy Director General of Shipping, highlighted India’s coastal channels’ importance for trade, with up to 95% of volume and 68% by value passing through them. The Maritime Amritkal Vision 2046 aims at modernizing ports and leveraging the blue economy, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s maritime position on a global scale.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is seeking input from industry stakeholders to develop a national policy for the sector. A workshop in Lagos gathered insights from key players like NIMASA and NIWA. Collaboration is key to creating a policy framework that promotes sustainable growth and economic opportunities in Nigeria.
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