Professor Ulla Tapaninen's blog
The one that controls the world's maritime transport flows controls the world. For hundreds of years this phrase has guided Columbus, the East India Company as well as Donald Trump. Almost every day we read about the tariffs imposed by Trump, the Russian shadow fleet, or the crises in the Strait of Hormuz, all of … Continue reading When geopolitical risks increase, the world reduces its dependence on oil
The only way that shipping companies can be competitive in the future shipping market is to prepare their operations and their fleet towards the green transition. The regulations for the vessels, new fuels, emission trading and demands of customers and financiers require deep understanding of technical and operational alternatives. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization … Continue reading Regulations towards shipping decarbonisation
The global maritime transportation is undergoing a tremendous change – decarbonisation. As global pressure to address climate change intensifies, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues to advance its ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its GHG Strategy. This commitment is taken centre stage at the 82nd meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82), being … Continue reading Unravelling the complexities of Life Cycle Assessment at MEPC 82
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