The 2025 edition of DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 arrives at a pivotal moment for the shipping industry.
Stakeholders across the maritime value chain should start preparing early and investigate all solutions for finding cost-effective decarbonization strategies that align with the complex regulatory landscape for GHG emissions.
In a significant decision, the International Maritime Organization’s 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC83) has approved the creation of a new Emission Control Area (ECA) in the North-East Atlantic Ocean. This ECA introduces stricter regulations on emissions from ships, with considerable benefits for both environmental protection and public health. It will be the world’s largest ECA to date.
Secretary General of International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association will be part of the European Shipping Summit in Brussels organized by the European Shipowners Association (ECSA) on the 19th & 18th of March.
The software for satellite market is experiencing significant growth, driven by several key factors such as the increasing demand for satellite-based services, advancements in satellite technology, the rise of commercial space exploration, and the growing need for real-time data analysis and satellite management solutions.
This second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report (EMTER 2025) examines the progress made towards achieving Europe′s decarbonisation targets and environmental goals for the maritime sector while indicating the most important trends, key challenges, and opportunities.
Key issues that MSC is considering at the moment include the development of a safety regulatory framework supporting the reduction of GHG using alternative fuels and new technologies, and developing a Code for maritime autonomous ships.
Region-wise, North America recorded the largest spike in average container prices (40 ft high cube cargo-worthy), with a 20% increase over the past 90 days.
In contrast, prices in China remained stable, showing no significant hikes.
On 1 August 2025, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX will take effect, requiring ships to report additional fuel oil consumption data, including breakdowns by consumer type, non-underway usage, and innovative technologies. Adopted through IMO Resolution MEPC.385(81), these changes aim to enhance environmental accountability and efficiency.
Quality standards, safety management, the human element and safety culture all have a high profile within the maritime industry and feature prominently in the work of IMO aimed at improving performance by focusing on people
Maritime Forecast to 2050 is one out of DNV’s suite of Energy Transition Outlook reports. This latest edition provides an independent outlook of the technologies and fuels of shipping’s energy future.