ZESTAs granted IMO Consultative Status
Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association was granted provisional consultative status at the UN International Maritime Organisation on 5th Desember.
The Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association’s (ZESTA) overall purpose is to promote rapid and large-scale uptake of Zero Emissions Ship Technology. Ocean Hyway Cluster is member of ZESTA, and we have also served on the advisory board since its foundation in 2019.
Aim to provide IMO with expert advice
December 5th the association was granted International Maritime Organization Consultative Status by IMO Council on provisional status for two years, after which time it will be reviewed for its contributions to standards. The association aims to provide expert knowledge on zero emission technology, and the recent status means that ZESTA is invited to send observers to attend IMO meetings of interest to the organization with immediate effect.
The association has worked relentlessly towards this status since its foundation and Chair of the board Jogchum Bruinsma says they are honoured to share their knowledge and insights on current commercial zero-emission technology and future development with the IMO.
Jogchum Bruinsma, Chair of the board in ZESTAs
“To fulfill the IMO targets on decarbonization, it is vital to cooperate throughout the full shipping value chain and go for zero where possible. At ZESTA we have the technology and the spirit to make zero-emission happen today.”
Reduce shipping emissions
IMO has worked to lower shipping’s emission for over 20 years. As recently as 2018, IMO issued a goal of a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030 over 2008 levels and a 50% reduction by 2050. In recent years, however, pressure has built for IMO to be more ambitious and look towards zero emissions by 2050.
Madadh MacLaine, ZESTAs Secretary General, observed:
“We cannot underestimate the importance of the work being undertaken currently at the IMO. The technologies exist to keep shipping in line with 1.5 degrees of warming and we look forward to working closely with the IMO to achieve the high level of ambition required to assure a fair and just transition and secure a safe future for all. “
To learn more about the organization, go to ZESTAs.
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