Resources & External Reports

This section provides access to key external publications, guidance documents, and research outputs relevant to safe maritime decarbonisation and alternative fuels.

This report outlines the International Maritime Organization’s 2023 Strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, which sets a long-term vision to achieve net-zero emissions by or around 2050. It defines interim reduction targets for 2030 and 2040 and describes a framework of short-, mid-, and long-term measures, including fuel standards, emissions pricing mechanisms, and capacity-building actions, aimed at supporting a just and equitable transition across the global maritime sector

An overview is provided of the International Maritime Organization’s 2023 strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, setting out updated ambitions, indicative milestones, and guiding principles to support the transition towards net-zero emissions. The document describes a framework of short-, mid-, and long-term measures, including regulatory, technological, and economic instruments, alongside capacity-building actions designed to ensure a just and equitable transition across the global maritime sector

A report by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on the safety considerations surrounding the use of hydrogen in maritime applications, examining hydrogen properties, potential hazards, and accident scenarios relevant to ship operations. It reviews existing regulatory and safety frameworks, identifies current gaps, and provides technical insights to support the safe adoption of hydrogen as an alternative marine fuel

Study commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) examining safe bunkering practices for biofuels in maritime operations, covering fuel characteristics, operational hazards, and regulatory considerations. The document brings together risk assessments, industry experience, and stakeholder input to develop practical, goal-based guidance and checklists supporting safe and consistent biofuel bunkering across the shipping sector


Study by Lloyd’s Register examining the potential role of hydrogen as an alternative marine fuel, focusing on its technical characteristics, safety considerations, and implications for ship design and operations. The document discusses challenges related to storage, handling, and regulatory readiness, while outlining key considerations for the safe and viable adoption of hydrogen within future maritime energy systems