Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 10/2025
Ambition vs reality
As the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) prepares for its October session, the focus is on the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework. While much of the discussion has centred on regulatory uncertainty, the real story for global shipping is one of opportunity and strategic preparation. Even if the framework were delayed – which is still well and truly possible – the momentum toward decarbonisation is unstoppable, driven by technology, market forces, and industry engagement. It thus came as a surprise when ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J....