Plans to Cut Ships' Emissions

The United Nations is discussing rules to cut the soaring emissions of greenhouse gases from shipping.  Recommendations are being made for design standards to make ships more efficient by the environment committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). 

Ships will be required to save on fuel, as shipping now accounts for more than 3% of annual global emissions and this is more than the entire UK economy.  However, shipping is similar to aviation as there are currently no controls on its greenhouse gas emissions. 

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will make recommendations on mandatory improvements in ship design and frame rules on the way ships are operated.