Essays about: "International Maritime Organisation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words International Maritime Organisation.

1. 1. Navigating the Tides of Sustainability:  Gaps in IMO Legislation and the Shipping Industry´s Perception on a Transition Towards Sustainability

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Maria Madalena Ravara; Fee Stöcker; Divya Kasarabada; Chaima Dalouhamouch; [2023]
   Keywords : Shipping Industry; Strategic Sustainable Development; Transition; Regulations; International Maritime Organisation;

   Abstract : Considered the most cost and energy-efficient mode of transportation, the shipping industry is responsible for 90% of trade and is predicted to grow. Although it has been central for the development of nations, this activity is not exempt of negative externalities, largely contributing for unsustainability. READ MORE

3. 2. Towards Sustainable Shipping : A Sustainability Appraisal of Marine Fuels

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

   Author : Konstantinos Pardalis; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability; maritime; shipping; IMO; hydrogen; ammonia; biogas; LNG; LBG; regulation; marine engineering; sustainable development;

   Abstract : The maritime industry must deal with several challenges and difficulties to tackle climate change. Organisations and companies are pursuing strategies to decarbonize the operations and provide an efficient and sustainable model for the shipping sector that would not damage the natural environment. READ MORE

4. 3. Liquid Natural Gas : A study of the environmental impact of LNG in comparison to diesel

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ)

   Author : Jonas Edfors; Robin Bremberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Methane; LNG; Engine; Marine; Mole; Methane Slip; Ship; CO2; CH4; Emission; IMO; Exhaust gas; Environment; Propulsion; Heavy Fuel Oil; Ultra Low Fuel Oil; Diesel; Marine Diesel Oil; ECA; SECA; NECA; IMO; g kWh; EEDI; LSFO; Metan; LNG; Motor; Mol; Skepp; Miljö; Miljövänligt; Tjockolja; Diesel; Marine Diesel; Avgas; CO2; CH4; ECA; SECA; NECA; IMO; g kWh; EEDI; LSFO;

   Abstract : Liquefied Natural Gases (LNG) has been an alternative fuel in the marine industry for several years, but lately, the amount of ships that have been powered by methane has increased a lot. Some of the reasons for this is because LNG does not contain any sulfur and releases less nitrogen oxides than traditional maritime fuels. READ MORE

5. 4. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
   Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. READ MORE

6. 5. The Maritime Labour Convention 2006: A Frozen Revolution in the Realisation of Social Justice for Seafarers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Lloyd Cameron; [2013]
   Keywords : Law; Labour Law; Human Rights; Social Justice; Maritime Labour Convention.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Realising social justice has been one of the central goals of the International Labour Organisation since its inception. Yet today the unique environment and dangers associated with working at sea make the world’s 1. READ MORE