The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is urged to strongly revise the Carbon Index Indicator (CII) and implement an ambitious carbon levy to help the shipping industry meet its decarbonization targets. The proposed measures aim for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, 80% by 2040, and full decarbonization by 2050. Advocacy group Seas At Risk calls for improved energy efficiency through wind propulsion and reduced engine power, a shift to cleaner fuels, and a substantial carbon levy of $150 to $300 per ton of greenhouse gas emissions. This levy would fund the transition to sustainable shipping and support vulnerable countries while discouraging investment in outdated technologies like carbon capture systems. The group emphasizes that enhancing energy efficiency, such as regular hull cleaning and the installation of sails, could significantly reduce fuel consumption and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vessels.
