DNV and the World Maritime Merchants Forum (WMMF) ESG team have issued the “Net-Zero Guide: Practical Approaches for Global Shipping Companies” to help shipowners navigate tightening regulations, rising commercial pressure, and the global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, DNV said in a news release.
The guide, supported by industry organizations in Hong Kong and other regions, outlines data-based and experience-driven steps for aligning operational and investment decisions with shifting international and regional requirements and managing uncertainty during the transition.
The guide highlights increasing compliance complexity and costs, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, and provides procedures for managing expenses while shifting fleets toward net-zero emissions. It describes cost-effective measures, including energy-efficiency upgrades, phased fuel transitions, and targeted fleet renewal or retrofits. It also emphasizes the need to integrate decarbonization into core business strategies through linking compliance with investment and financing decisions, applying lifecycle fleet management, developing organizational competence, and strengthening cooperation across the value chain.
DNV AS is an independent assurance and risk management company established in Norway. It operates globally across maritime, energy, healthcare, and other sectors, providing classification, certification, advisory, and digital services.
World Maritime Merchants Forum (WMMF) is an international industry platform that brings together maritime stakeholders to collaborate on commercial, operational, and sustainability-related matters. It supports joint industry dialogue and the development of shared frameworks and tools.
