Meeting maritime decarbonisation targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 remains achievable, but stakeholders need to take direct action sooner rather than later, according to ERMA FIRST Group.

Set against a still evolving regulatory framework and uncertainty over when low carbon fuel alternatives will be ready for market, the sustainable marine technology supplier highlights the benefits of a diversified approach to ship greenhouse gas emissions.

Passing IMO “indicative checkpoints” which strive to cut GHGs by 30% by 2030, and by 80% by 2040 needs more than efficiency gains, carbon trading and greener fuels can offer an industry carrying 90 percent of everything. Direct intervention will be needed to capture the emissions conventionally powered ships generate GHGs today, the company suggests.