India plans maritime rules in consonance with IMO emissions regulations

The Indian government is drafting new rules to align the maritime sector with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming emissions regulations. The move is part of a broader effort to support India’s maritime development and green transition goals. The proposed rules will influence the design, construction and operational costs of ships, as well as the structural planning for new mega ports and shipyards. Developed under the IMO’s Revised GHG Strategy 2023, these standards will introduce new fuel norms for ships and a global carbon pricing mechanism.  New ships built at Indian shipyards will either need dual-fuel capabilities or be entirely designed to run on green fuels such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, green hydrogen, or electricity, as per a report.

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