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The International Maritime Organization approved a new set of provisional guidelines aimed at strengthening the safety of ships operating with alternative fuels and emerging technologies. The decision was adopted by its Maritime Safety Committee as part of the process of updating the international regulatory framework that accompanies the energy transition of maritime transport.
The new provisions establish technical criteria for the design, construction, and safe operation of vessels propelled by hydrogen and ammonia. Likewise, the IMO approved specific guidelines for the training of seafarers working on board vessels powered by ammonia, methanol, and ethanol, highlighting the need to develop specialized competencies to manage the risks associated with these fuels.
Additionally, the organization clarified the application of the "one ship, one code" principle for gas carriers using alternative fuels, defining criteria for the implementation of the corresponding international codes. These measures will contribute to providing greater legal and operational certainty to the sector, facilitating the adoption of cleaner energies and strengthening the sustainability of maritime transport and global logistics chains.
Source: camara_ecuador
