NEW ZEALAND'S FUEL SECURITY IS DANGEROUSLY AT RISK

With oil products still powering 99 percent of all shipping, transforming the industry and charting a course towards full decarbonization puts many countries fuel security at risk. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set an ambition to reduce international shipping carbon emissions per transport work by at least 40 percent by 2030 (7 years from now). 24 MAY 2022
Government investment boosts coastal shipping in Aotearoa Michael Wood 2020 Headshot HON MICHAEL WOOD. NZ Government were well aware of shipping disruptions prior to December 2019 and still supported, promoted Marsden Oil Refinery closing their operations. 4th December 2019 NZ Govt join IMO (UN) Convention to reduce Ship Emissions, speech in parliament by Julie Anne Genter Transport Minister. Subject to completion of the Parliamentary treaty examination process, New Zealand will sign up to Annex VI of MARPOL, an International Maritime convention for the prevention of pollution from ships. “It will give Maritime NZ the power to inspect foreign ships for compliance with new emission standards and take enforcement action if necessary. (Beehive )