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FuelEeeeugh Maritime

I’m a little torn about last week’s news that the European Union is on the cusp of pushing through its FuelEU Maritime legislation, something Brussels politicians claim is the “world’s most ambitious path” to decarbonising our industry.

The rules will demand ships must cut ship emissions by 2% as of 2025 and by 80% as of 2050. This would apply to ships travelling between EU ports, as well as to 50% of energy used on voyages where the departure or arrival port is outside of the EU. Moreover, ...

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Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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