A group of climate NGOs and industry players involved in the maritime energy transition have called on the UK Government to bring forward the extension of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to include international maritime voyages from the current proposed date of 2028 to 2027. In an open letter sent today (18 May) to the UK Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and Transport, respectively Ed Milliband and Heidi Alexander, they maintained that: ‘Delaying the extension until 2028 risks postponing the benefits of alignment with our key trading partners and foregoes investment opportunities that the […]

Viking Holdings has announced the appointment of Leah Talactac as Chief Executive Officer. Talactac, who prior to her appointment held the position of President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeds Torstein Hagen, who will continue to serve as Chairman of Viking’s Board of Directors. Linh Banh, Executive Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as CFO. ‘This leadership transition reflects the strength and depth of Viking’s management team and the succession planning we have built over many years,’ said Hagen. ‘Leah’s appointment as CEO is a natural next step, and the Board and I have full confidence in her ability to […]

Announcing Spinergie’s new guide on maritime emissions regulations, the technology provider’s Senior Offshore Energy Analyst Hugo Madeline said: ‘This regulatory landscape has never been more complex – which is why we’ve created the guide – but it is heading in the right direction.’ In a notice posted on his LinkedIn page today (18 May), Madeline explained: ‘The IMO’s CII, EEXI, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and the incoming IMO Net-Zero Framework each has its own scope, thresholds, and deadlines. But they don’t always align and, if you’re operating in the offshore sector, the challenge is even bigger. ‘Since most regulations are […]