The Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) has welcomed the many new initiatives in the 2026-27 budget promulgated by the Financial Secretary. Many of the association’s recommendations have been accepted by the government. ... ....
Position of European Shipowners ... European Shipowners ... This ambiguity may lead to diverging practices among Member States, undermining uniform implementation and possibly exposing shipowners to legal risk.
Shipping must focus on energy efficiency rather than an “obsession” with alternative fuels that lack the necessary infrastructure, George Pateras said, arguing that decarbonisation efforts risk drifting away from technical and economic reality.