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SHIPYARD CAPACITY

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SHIPYARD CAPACITY:

A BRAKE ON

DECARBONIZATION?

The IMO’s latest crunch meeting in early July may not have aligned global shipping with mid-century targets established in the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, its 2023 Strategy indicates a clear direction of travel. Energy supplies by sea are essential for many countries and therefore ships have a key role in supporting the world’s energy transition – not only on their own account, but at a global level.

By Paul Bartlett 22 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • August 2023

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