Viewpoint: Good is not the enemy of the perfect fuel solution — and it’s the best place to start

Viewpoint: Good is not the enemy of the perfect fuel solution — and it’s the best place to start

Maritime decarbonisation is in a state of flux. Despite the positive message sent by member nations of the International Maritime Organization at the 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee in July, plenty remains to be done to accelerate emissions reductions from shipping to meet IMO targets.

Much of the confusion sits around alternative fuels. We know the fuels we need are not all available yet in the required quantities. Some are in short supply; others do not exist in a usable form.