Maritime Impact

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus explains how the UK emissions trading scheme (UK ETS) is expanding into maritime. He unpacks the implications for shipowners, from reporting requirements to cost exposure, and what is already changing in practice as the industry prepares for compliance. UK ETS – Emissions Trading Scheme Get an FAQ on UK ETS and an overview of DNV services ensuring smooth compliance UK ETS topic page: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/insights/topics/uk-emissions-trading-scheme/ The UK ETS expands to maritime from 1 July 2026 Read our related Technical and Regulatory News https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/the-uk-ets-expands-to-maritime-from-1-july-2026/

Shore power is increasingly becoming a baseline compliance requirement for shipowners trading to regulated ports. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by DNV expert Hilde Bølstad to unpack onshore power supply, including its emissions benefits, growing regulatory relevance, investment barriers, and what it will take to scale across shipping. Click here to download DNV's white paper about shore power: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/publications/shore-power-in-shipping-download/

Back from MEPC 84, host Eirik Nyhus breaks down the different positions and proposals on the Net‑Zero Framework brought to the meeting. He also explains what to watch next as negotiations continue, alongside the technical guideline work supporting a possible compromise. Read our related Technical and Regulatory newsletter for MEPC 84: https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/imo-mepc-84-revisiting-the-net-zero-framework/ Watch the recording of our MEPC 84 webinar: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/webinars-and-videos/on-demand-webinars/access/key-outcomes-of-mepc-84/

In this episode of DNV Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz talks with Carl-Johan Hagman, Managing Executive Officer of NYK Group Europe and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Carl-Johan reflects on navigating geopolitical turbulence, the effectiveness of the IMO's consensus-based system and the role technical conversations play, the moral responsibility shipowners bear toward seafarers’ safety, and what the industry's shifting trade patterns can mean for the future of global commerce.

Rapid geopolitical developments, shifting trade flows, and rising uncertainty are reshaping the market today, while demographic and economic trends are redefining the world order of tomorrow. In this episode of DNV’s Market Views, host Jakub Walenkiewicz and his guest Christopher Pålsson, CEO and partner of maritime‑insight, discuss the short‑ and long‑term impacts on global trade and how these forces are rewriting the future world trade map.

In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus speaks with Marius Leisner, lead author of DNV’s latest methanol paper, to explore its key findings. The conversation covers major barriers and potential pathways for the uptake of low-greenhouse-gas (GHG) methanol, as well as insights from the report’s future demand modelling of this promising fuel option. Download the methanol paper for all insights: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/publications/methanol-fuel-in-shipping-download/

Entering into force on 1 July 2026, UK ETS is set to mirror the EU scheme but with its own requirements. In this podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV, explains the regulatory details, affected operations, and reporting obligations.

In this episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Eirik Nyhus to discuss the implications of the adjournment of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and what the new regulatory uncertainty means for the maritime market. They also discuss the guideline package that will be worked on until the next vote for adoption.

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus examines Norway’s upcoming zero-emission rules for passenger ships in UNESCO fjords, their strict fuel requirements, and the broader implications for cruise tourism and compliance.

In this episode, host Eirik Nyhus unpacks the unexpected outcome of the latest IMO MEPC meeting, and explores why key decisions were delayed and what this could mean for the global shipping’s decarbonization efforts.

In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare technically and secure future demands.

In his last episode before the summer, Eirik Nyhus provides a round up of global greenhouse gas regulatory action, cutting through the complexity of maritime decarbonization policy to deliver a much-needed status check on FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS and IMO. Tune in to hear what’s known, what’s pending, and the big questions still unanswered.

In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Claire Wright, Managing Director of Hanwha Ocean Europe to discuss what can be done about an increasingly ageing fleet, and the challenges being faced by the newbuild market.

In this episode, Eirik Nyhus welcomes Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV to discuss possible industry responses to new greenhouse gas regulations and the role of energy efficiency in adopting sustainable fuels and reaching decarbonization targets. Tune in to explore the challenges and opportunities in the transition to greener shipping practices. You can find all recent white- and guidance papers from DNV at: www.dnv.com/publications

The IMO has reached agreement on its Net-Zero Framework and in this episode of the Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus brings you the lowdown from London. How did the member states reach the decision, what exactly does it include and what steps remain before and after the framework is adopted? Listen now to find out all the details. Watch our webinar recording summarizing MEPC 83 here: https://www.dnv.com/maritime/webinars-and-videos/on-demand-webinars/access/mepc83-summary/

In this episode of Maritime Impact, host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV previews MEPC 83, breaking down the latest updates from ISWG-GHG 18, where political discussions and legal text for mid-term GHG measures moved forward, aiming to finalize a net-zero framework as time runs out.

Pooling arrangements bring over- and under-compliant vessels together to achieve compliance with FuelEU Maritime for all participating vessels. But what does it take to make this complex collaboration work in practice? Jacob Granqvist from Gasum discusses with host Eirik Nyhus possible pooling solutions and necessary measures to ensure that all pooling partners have continuous certainty of compliance, as well as the importance of securing low-carbon fuels in times of increasingly stringent requirements. For DNV’s new FuelEU Maritime whitepaper, you can follow this link: www.dnv.com/fueleu-paper .

What are the key commercial implications of FuelEU Maritime that you need to be aware of? Helge Hermundsgård joins host Eirik Nyhus to discuss the key actions that stakeholders need to be taking to also prepare existing and new contracts for FuelEU Maritime. For DNV’s new FuelEU Maritime whitepaper, you can follow the link: www.dnv.com/fueleu-paper .

Is shipping prepared for FuelEU Maritime? In this episode of DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus looks at the industry’s readiness for the upcoming regulation and provides a recap of the key things to consider and what decisions to expect from the EU until entry into force.

In the latest episode of DNV’s Market Views videocast, host Jakub Walenkiewicz is joined by Dr. Adam Kent of MSI to discuss why shipping is experiencing such high earnings that also drive newbuilding and second-hand prices. What are the current drivers, is it sustainable, and what are the longer-term projections for newbuilding prices?