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India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council with highest tally

India re-elected to IMO Council with highest tally. Govt's commitment to global maritime operations appreciated. IMO is premier body overseeing maritime sector. Council responsible for supervising work of org. Assembly meets every two years, responsible for approving work programme, voting budget & determining financial arrangements.

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Iceland volcano – live: Evacuation zone ‘still dangerous’ as eruption could happen with only minutes’ notice

Fears poor weather could hamper monitoring systems, as officials say magma could approach surface with little warning

The Independent UK

What will happen if the Iceland volcano finally erupts?

Experts have warned that an underground magma tunnel between a pair of Icelandic towns could erupt at any moment. But what will this eruption look like? And how far-reaching will its effects be?

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Iceland volcano: Eruption feared as 10-mile-long 'magma tunnel' forms beneath town

Authorities in Iceland have warned that a volcanic eruption is imminent, with the town of Grindavík, close to the country's famous Blue Lagoon resort, evacuated.

LiveScience

Iceland hit by ‘seismic swarm‘ of small earthquakes in volcano warning

Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has experienced a seismic swarm of over 5,500 small earthquakes, raising the possibility of a volcanic eruption.

The Hindu

Green fuels in shipping face major challenges for 2050 net zero target

Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO₂. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Conversation

Extend Water Metro to other districts: IMO Director

Kochi Water Metro project is a sustainable, non-polluting mode of commute, says Jose Matheickal, Director (Partnership and Projects) of IMO. He suggests Kerala make optimal use of its abundant inland waterways to reduce carbon footprint of road transport. IMO is working towards zero emission in maritime sector by 2050 &…

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Global shipping has a new climate strategy – it's vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction

The world’s largest shipping companies are starting to update their fleets for a greener future. Maersk received the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship in July 2023, and dozens more container ships that can run on alternative fuels are currently on order.

The Conversation

Member of terrorist outfit identified himself as Hindu in custody: Police

A member of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), a terror outfit, Saddam Sheikh claimed to be a Hindu during 14 days of police custody. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why the shipping industry's increased climate ambition spells the end for its fossil fuel use

A revised strategy to reduce global shipping emissions has emerged from two weeks of intense talks in London. It marks a significant increase in the industry’s climate ambition.

The Conversation

Global shipping regulator underwhelms with new emissions targets

New targets are to roll back emissions of freight ships that burn through millions of tonnes of dirty bunker fuel.

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Iceland volcano erupts near Reykjavík following earthquake

Experts expected an eruption after 1,500 smaller quakes were recorded in recent days

The Independent UK

Shipping emissions levy delayed but goals for greenhouse gas cuts agreed

International Maritime Organization agreement is inadequate to decarbonise sector, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Maritime industry agrees on carbon-reduction target

LONDON: The International Maritime Organization, overseer of the highly-polluting shipping industry, sealed a landmark deal Friday to improve its target to cut carbon emissions but green campaigners said it fell far short.

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The Independent UK

Countries agree to slash shipping emissions but not enough to stay within warming limits

Maritime nations agreed Friday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by about 2050 in a deal that many experts and some nations say falls well short of what’s needed to curb warming to agreed temperature limits

The Independent UK

Nations set to agree on shipping emissions cuts but fall short of aligning with climate goals

Maritime nations have been finalizing a plan Thursday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by close to 2050 but experts warn the deal falls well short of what’s needed to prevent climate catastrophe

France 24

Presumed human remains, debris from Titan submersible recovered by US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible and is bringing the evidence back to the United States. The submersible imploded last week, killing all five people on board. The vessel was on a voyage see the wreck of the…

The Conversation

Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

I went sailing on a bright yellow outrigger canoe in the Marshall Islands in March. On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.

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The Guardian - UK

Shipping emissions could be halved without damaging trade, research finds

Findings come as nations gather in London to discuss new carbon levy

The Guardian - UK

Climate impact of shipping under growing scrutiny ahead of key meeting

Court has been told states are legally responsible for tackling sector’s emissions as IMO talks loom

Reuters

North Korea denounces UN over satellite, 'gangster-like' US demand

North Korea denounced on Sunday the U.N. Security Council for discussing its recent satellite launch in response to a "gangster-like U.S. request", and it vowed to reject sanctions and take action to defend itself.

Reuters

North Korea informs IMO of satellite launch between May 31 and June 11

North Korea informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Tuesday of a satellite launch slated to take place between May 31 and June 11, the organization said.

The Independent UK

Mechanical sails? Batteries? Shippers forming 'green corridors' to fast-track cleaner technologies

Water transport is a cost-efficient way of moving goods and people — but it emits lots of greenhouse gases

The Conversation

Global shipping is under pressure to stop its heavy fuel oil use fast – that’s not simple, but changes are coming

Most of the clothing and gadgets you buy in stores today were once in shipping containers, sailing across the ocean. Ships carry over 80% of the world’s traded goods. But they have a problem – the majority of them burn heavy sulfur fuel oil, which is a driver of climate…

The Guardian - UK

Pressure grows on shipping industry to accept carbon levy

World Bank among those urging levy to fund climate action in developing world and encourage fleets to upgrade

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