DNV – Maritime Forecast to 2050

The main theme of the report is the decarbonization of maritime shipping and the transition to net-zero carbon emissions.

Key findings include the assertion of the IMO's (International Maritime Organization) crucial global regulation - the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for shipping. The introduction of the first global pricing system for greenhouse gas emissions and technical requirements for emission intensity from fuel production to use. The necessity for developing clear guidelines and methodologies for assessing greenhouse gas emission intensity and certifying sustainable fuels. The stimulation of innovation and early adoption of low-emission technologies.